Life Beyond a Miserable Child is a memoir narrated by a young woman whose unrelenting strength somehow carries her through the throes of a miserable childhood. Her story begins as she attempts to reclaim control of her life from the steamy grip of her abuser, a family friend. With no emotional support, Lynn is forced to internalize her pain and emotions. Seeing the women of her family suffer physical and emotional abuse at the hands of men, she unintentionally falls into the same pattern. Lynn is motivated to succeed by her children that bring joy and a sense of direction to her troubled soul . She must now take that control and make the life for herself that she knows is possible, A Life Beyond a Miserable Child.