growing up in the bronx in the 20s. i was interested in this for 2 reasons--women's memoirs and new york. not really about new york and not really about the 20s. just about growing up then. maybe growing up is the same no matter when. trying to find out all the things adults know, trying to do well in school, coping with our siblings. she certainly dealt with more sexual abuse than i did. it was everywhere but not her parents and not violent. ( )