Emma Forrest’s memoir was called “a journey of healing” by magazine and “a beautifully written eulogy for the doctor she credits with saving her life” by The book received acclaim from reviewers across the country, the movie rights were snatched up quickly, and Emma herself enchanted audiences at readings in New York and Los Angeles. Brave, brilliantly written, and anchored in the reality of everyday life, is destined to become a classic of the genre.