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Anya Peters was separated from her birth mother and raised by an abusive uncle who subjected her to beatings and sexual violence from the age of six. Growing up in terror, she kept her horrors hidden until an incident forced her to reveal the truth.
After the loss of the one woman who had loved her, Anya faced homelessness, living in her car. In spite of these hardships, she chose to confront her traumatic past instead of letting it dominate her future.
Through her autobiographical account, Peters explores themes of resilience, identity, and the long journey toward healing and belonging.
First publish date: May 1, 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Anya Peters
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