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In this attention-grabbing book, the narrative rushes headlong into the Irish underground—a place where drugs and prostitution thrive rampantly. While the author describes her experiences working in the industry, she also shares, with openness and vulnerability, her past and what led her to this work. She details eyebrow-raising encounters with overweight "older, smelly gentlemen with rotten teeth." She also illustrates how strictly regulated industry workers were by their operators—so much so that their "privacy wasn't taken into consideration" because it was "something that didn't exist" since an operator "knew everything, had to know everything." Meanwhile, the author also shares the challenges of interacting with family and eventually escaping the sex-work industry's seemingly inescapable grasp.
This book is not only an exploration of a gritty industry in which many people live and suffer, but also one woman's story of developing self-awareness and eventually bettering herself so she could lead a positive, happier life. Humor counters even some of the darkest passages. Most of all, the author delivers a unique message about self-recovery: "I have reached a point in my life where I have finally found myself." Her message about learning to be content with oneself and continuing to develop personally is inspirational and motivating. This book encourages individuals to "focus only on the good and positive" because that is "the gateway to happiness." The author's story also encourages others to be aware of their surroundings and remain vigilant about what is happening around them. This book offers an eye-opening look into a realm that many don't want to acknowledge exists.
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