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Dawn Lawson’s memoir chronicles a turbulent life marked by abuse, substance addiction, and criminal activity, including a bank robbery that landed her in federal prison. After incarceration, Lawson reinvented herself as a drag performer, digital artist, and animal advocate, all while navigating a terminal illness and complex relationships. Her narrative blends stark honesty with wry humor, exploring themes of reparation, identity, and resilience.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Dawn Lawson
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