Neko Case's new memoir reveals her struggles with loneliness, her difficult relationship with her mother, and the challenges of her upbringing. Despite a chaotic childhood, including a father who moved frequently and a mother who abandoned her, Case uses her experiences to highlight the resilience she developed. She reflects on finding stability despite hardship, stating that her journey isn't solely about her mother, but more about navigating life’s obstacles and ultimately becoming a stronger individual. The memoir captures the struggles of an artist balancing vulnerability and courage on stage.
The book's not really about my mother; it's more about the situations that were unavoidable. I was crazy about my mother, but she was a damaged person.
I think I'm still the same person I would have been if I had a loving relationship with my mother. I just would have been a lot more trusting.
For a girl who grew up in abject loneliness, the prospect of failing or faltering in front of an audience was no big deal.
Despite her efforts to please her mother, Neko was left with her pothead dad after her mother faked her own death to escape.
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