I, Lorna Tucker, have lived a life that most of you can’t even begin to imagine…
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I have lived on London’s piss-soaked streets, I have lived with the sweet embrace of heroin, I have lived when I should have died. I have lied, I have thieved, I have stripped, I have tricked, I have loved, I have fallen, I have survived.
I could be your daughter, your mother, your lover – I could be you.
Come to hell and back with me.
‘Deftly written’ THE TIMES
‘Unflinching and unforgettable’ VOGUE
‘Remarkable’ GUARDIAN
The unflinching true story of one woman’s fight to survive living on the streets of London – from Britain’s most exciting filmmaker
‘You need to read this’ MICK JAGGER
A HAPPY PLACE BOOK CLUB PICK
I have lived on London’s piss-soaked streets, I have lived with the sweet embrace of heroin, I have lived when I should have died. I have lied, I have thieved, I have stripped, I have tricked, I have loved, I have fallen, I have survived.
I could be your daughter, your mother, your lover – I could be you.
Come to hell and back with me.
‘Deftly written’ THE TIMES
‘Unflinching and unforgettable’ VOGUE
‘Remarkable’ GUARDIAN
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Reviews
A brave confrontation with the truths we ignore... Brave challenges and compels us to listen. I love everything Lorna creates
A chronicle of her remarkable journey
Masterpiece... An inspirational story and essential read showcasing the resilience of the human spirit
A rare and powerful look at teenage homelessness
You have to read this book
One of the most incredible and interesting people around. I urge you to read this
Unflinching and unforgettable
Deftly written... Her story is virtually unique because so few homeless people go on to flourish
Rich and thought-provoking... Most memoirs are self-revealing, but Bare is unusual for its raw portrayal of experiences