Becoming Ms. Burton from prison to recovery to leading the fight for incarcerated women
"Susan Burton's world changed in an instant when her five-year-old son was killed by a van driving down their street. Consumed by grief and without access to professional help, Susan self-medicated, becoming addicted first to cocaine, then crack. As a resident of South Los Angeles, a black community...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
New Press,
2017.
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| Summary: | "Susan Burton's world changed in an instant when her five-year-old son was killed by a van driving down their street. Consumed by grief and without access to professional help, Susan self-medicated, becoming addicted first to cocaine, then crack. As a resident of South Los Angeles, a black community under siege in the War on Drugs, it was but a matter of time before Susan was arrested. She cycled in and out of prison for over fifteen years; never was she offered therapy or treatment for addiction. On her own, she eventually found a private drug rehabilitation facility. Once clean, Susan dedicated her life to supporting women facing similar struggles" -- provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | xxiii, 304 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [287]-304). |
| ISBN: | 9781620972120 1620972123 |
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