Licking the Knife: A memoir

At 45, Lucky finally feels like she has achieved her dreams - a lovely life with a successful career, beautiful son, adoring husband, two dogs and house in the 'burbs.

But when Lucky's mother and 100-year-old grandfather violently attack her home, it sends her spiraling out of control. Her delicately crafted double life begins to collapse, and she is finally forced to confront decades of terror, abuse and secrets she has been hiding from everyone - including herself. Lucky breaks the silenc...