Call number MU Thesis Gra

Abstract In Odd Child, author Debora L. Graas relates how her experiences in childhood and as a young adult develop her relationship to the metaphysical. Through candid snapshots of both traumatic and tender scenes from child neglect and sexual assault, to romance, music, and dance, the writer creates a self-portrait for the reader to judge as harlot or heroine. The author delves through introspection to recall details of a life both suffered and celebrated. Details overlooked in past...