For a House Made of Stone: Gina's Story

From the fleshpots of Manila to the glamorous streets of New York, this extraordinary account chronicles the sacrifices one woman made for her family, and her daily struggle to survive along the way. In this memoir, Gina recounts the journey that took her from coming of age in the Philippines, to being hospitalized after giving birth and having a breakdown, and eventually moving into the desolate world of exotic dancing. When a relationship with a client named Paul results in marriage, Gina...