Only What You Need: A Memoir

By: Sharon Jean Coleman

Reminiscent of Jeannette Walls but writing in her own strong voice, Sharon Coleman masterfully describes her years growing up in two countries. From the tragic loss of her mother, foster care, loving grandparents, emotionally distant father and wicked stepmother. A book that stays with you, long after the final chapter.

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"Sharon's mum's dead too," Lottie said.
"Oh? What did she die of?" Spencer asked.
"Suicide," I said. "Could you please pass the chutney?"

Their mother told them they were unicorns. Their grandfather told them they were related to mice. Their uncle told them he knew all about their Twiglets. And so Sharon and her sister believed in dreams.

But when six-year-old Sharon's nightmares start coming true, and their mother tries to kill herself again and again, the kid catcher comes and takes them away.

The girls move ... and move ... and move. Until Sharon dreams her mother is dead one last time ...

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