Enlightening. I learned much of what I have wondered about during my life. What it is like to be someone else, their thoughts and feelings. I also learned what it odd like to be trapped in an untenable position, what it is like to tumble down from stardom just before it is reached. I learned what it means to have hopes dashed, and yet be part of a community comprised of people who take you as you are. This is a heart wrenching read, yet I highly recommend it.