Laurie Jean Cannady

[i]Crave is a coming-of-age memoir that chronicles a young girl's journey through abuse and impoverishment. The effusive narration descends into the depths of personal and sexual degradation, perpetual hunger for food, safety and survival. While moving through gritty exposés of poverty, abuse, and starvation, [i]Crave renders a continuing search for sustenance that simply will not die.Laurie Jean Cannady is most recognizable through her voice. Lyrical and august, yet strangely...