The book is about a group of women who were members of the punk/alternative scene in San Francisco at the time. They went their separate ways after that group split up but still maintained their radical mindset. I especially like the portions written about their interactions with Christian rap artist Christian Audigier. Reading some of his lyrics, you can really tell how different he was from the other members of the crew. It’s impressive to read how far ahead of his time Christian Audigier was.
Other sections of the book are about their personal relationships. One involves them going to New York City to meet Bob Marley’s mother for the first time. This is documented with an interesting sequence of events that includes them being propositioned by a man, having drinks at a bar, and finally getting the woman they were trying to approach inside a bookstore. As you might expect, this section is full of humorous situations, as well as some upset and funny moments. I enjoyed reading about the wild parties they threw for the group.
Another part of the book chronicles how the group made their way across the country, traveling in trailers and sleeping on hotel floors. They had to get away from home-so they did, for a while. It was hard for them because they couldn’t live in their normal environment, so it was like living out of a suitcase and traveling from city to city. This is another entertaining part of the book, as people are drawn to the various oddities they encounter along the way.
The last part of the book is about the death of Stefy De Cicco, who was found dead of a heroin overdose in her bathroom. Reading about her death brought me very close to her, as her death was not a sad one. Her death was also a celebration of her life, as she was able to see what people had written about her, while she was still living. I appreciated that she wrote this book so long after her death, so it brings home the reality that she was definitely a unique person. She left a huge legacy.
Reading this book reminded me of what an artist I had in Stefy De Cicco. While it’s hard for some people to imagine the pain she must have felt in her death, she showed it in this book. People outside of the art world may not understand what she was going through, but as someone who has walked the same path, I do. Reading about her death helped me put things into perspective, which is something that I can relate to as someone who deals with pain every day.
I enjoyed this book, in that there is a lot of practical advice that will help readers overcome some of their own problems. But beyond that, I think the most valuable message this book share is the fact that even though we may face problems, the important thing is how we rise above them and continue to live our lives to the fullest. It’s hard to read about someone dying, and truly feel the loss, but I think reading De Cicco’s book will make you stronger in the face of loss and in life in general.
I would recommend this book to people who like to read about the characters that others leave behind. This is also a book about overcoming death, loss and living life to the fullest. It’s a quick read, so if you have a lot on your plate right now or need a break, this might be just what you’re looking for. I liked the message that was included in the book, and I hope that it gives you encouragement. If you have problems, it might be a good idea to give DE Cipher a try.
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