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This evocative memoir navigates the fluid boundaries between truth and memory, examining how we reconstruct our pasts to survive. Through a series of introspective reflections and childhood anecdotes, the narrator explores her role as the family scapegoat within a household of strict discipline. Central to her journey is Sissy, a protective cousin whose 'spells' shielded her from a harsh reality. As the narrative blends reality with the necessity of invention, it confronts themes of trauma and the shattering of childhood delusions. The result is a somber yet lyrical exploration of self-identity and the protective nature of selective amnesia, inviting readers to question the very stories that define them. Comparable works include The Glass Castle