Liz Murray (1) (1980–)

“Ma and Daddy did not make decisions based on what they liked or didn't like, just as they didn't make decisions based on what was good or bad for our family. Instead, Ma and Daddy made decisions based on drugs." p 109

Murray's tone is matter of fact rather than self-pitying or entitled, which I really appreciated.

This book was recommended to me as an alternative to [b:Educated|35133922|Educated|Tara Westover|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1506026635l/35133922._SY75_.jpg|53814228], but Night isn't really about education. Despite the subtitle, Murray doesn't enter high school until page 279 (out of 335). Most of the book is about her growing up with drug-addicted parents and living in poverty.

I would have liked a bit more detail on her time in school, but she was so busy studying that perhaps there wasn't much of interest to write about.

I really enjoyed the book, but feel that something is missing from it, and I can't put my finger on what that something is.

Note: There is some profanity, and author mentions child abuse and sexual abuse.… (mere)