"Superbly articulated . . . on par with Autobiography of a Face or Girl, Interrupted."—The Washington Post Book World
"Told with unflinching honesty . . . A sobering, deeply perceptive look at a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly discussed, one all the more troubling for its secret, solitary perpetration."—Cleveland Plain Dealer
"A surprisingly warm and lyrical evocation of an incredibly complex struggle for survival."—San Francisco Chronicle
"Kettlewell has a well-developed sense of humor and irony . . . A gifted writer."—Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Skillful and engaging . . . Like a good novel, leaves the reader wanting to know more."—Chicago Tribune