Lullabies for Little Criminals

A very interesting profile of a young girl, raised by a father, who's an addict and extremely immature, in a sketchy area of Montreal. Creative and bright, she learns to rely on her own wits but unfortunately, gets involved with a pimp, who takes advantage of her. The writing is compelling as the reader is introduced to a world that is full of pitfalls for someone so young and without guidance. Her saving grace is her own intelligence and courage to keep going no matter what and who she encounters.

I met Heather O'Neill at the Words on the Water festival in Campbell River this year and her talk inspired me to buy her book. I wasn't disappointed.