I've had this book for ages but only just picked it up to read and I wish I'd read it sooner. An incredibly moving and inspirational account of Andrea (Andy)'s own life, growing up in the 70s and 80s. Heartbreaking, sad, violent, traumatic, but also positive, funny and full of hope. Andrea recalls with such clarity and precision the minutiae of the era, my era! Everyone should read this book, truly inspiring. In fact I'm off to read it again.