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Even as a six-year-old child, Evelyn Lau already knew what she would be in life—a writer. She would spend countless hours in her room writing short stories and poems trying to avoid the suffocating reality surrounding her. At the age of fourteen, forbidden by her strict parents to “waste” any more of her time writing, Evelyn did the only thing she felt she could do—she ran away.
For two years, Lau lived on the streets of Vancouver. For a while she embraced her new life, seduced by the sense of freedom and independence from the pressures of school and family. But like so many others before her, Lau soon fell into a dangerous spiral of drug addiction and prostitution. During her two harrowing years on the street, Lau’s writing ambition never left her; almost obsessively, she kept a written record of her days on the street; this record is Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid.
A bestselling memoir, Runaway is a story of survival: physical, emotional, and psychological. It is at times tragic, sometimes infuriating, but always honest and inspired; Runaway makes no apologies and offers no solutions. It is a vivid and frightening portrait of a young girl’s life on the street.
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Are you ready for a gripping and powerful memoir that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster? Look no further than "Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid". This bestselling book will captivate you from the very first page with its raw storytelling and unfiltered honesty.
When Evelyn Lau ran away from home at the age of fourteen, little did she know the tumultuous journey she was about to embark on. Through her diary entries, you will be transported to the gritty streets of Vancouver, where she battled with drug addiction, prostitution, and the daily struggles of survival.
The candidness of Lau's writing will leave you breathless as she bares her soul, sharing the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges she faced. You'll be in awe of her resilience and inspired by her unyielding determination to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer, even in the toughest of circumstances.
Runaway is more than just a memoir; it's a testament to the human spirit. Lau's powerful words will make you question societal norms, challenge your preconceptions, and ultimately remind you of the strength that lies within us all.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of survival. Get your hands on "Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid" today and join Evelyn Lau on her harrowing yet inspiring journey. Click here to get your copy now!
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