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Publisher’s Weekly: Helped by a series of "angels" -- a schoolmate's lawyer father, supportive teachers and coaches, a family that informally adopted him, and his own brothers -- Rivers overcame his rage and self-loathing. He tells this inspiring story of emergence from isolation and despair into love and community with passion, optimism and tenderness.

BOOKLIST: Rivers' hard-won successes in later life (including a short stint in professional football) as he struggled to overcome his vicious temper and fear of emotional commitment, both legacies from his father. His determination to speak out to help others who have endured similar trials caps an inspiring record of a life reclaimed.