Reading this was like finally being able to understand. Growing up I’d always hear people use the term crackhead and crackbaby. And the terms were used loosely because of course it was in reference to the actions of the people. To my knowledge, many people still don’t know what happened during the time when Crack was the drug of choice. And to see the political standpoint of it, their plans, and the correlation of it in regards to incarceration is crazy. 

Lennie was my favorite character because she actually lived it. She wasn’t just knowing about it, she battled it, relapsed, attempted to keep a sense of self. And to be able to read about her was important because many people are often ashamed of where they come from. 
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So if you’ve ever wondered what went on back in the day, this is definitely a book for you to pick up. It not only covers during but the recovery of the four people we meet and what their lives looked like after Crack.