The Murdering of My Years: Artists and Activists Making Ends Meet

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Summary: solace for outsiders
Review: The subtitle of this book is "Artists and Activists Making Ends Meet," and that is exactly what it is about-- people outside the mainstream of the 9to5 existence trying to make a living while not compromising their vision.

The author had e-mailed a number of people with a number of questions about their lives, everything from how they pay the rent to how their life choices affect their sex life. While some of the information is eye-opening and valuable, one soon begins to feel that the scope of the book is a bit too narrow-- only two dozen people offer their viewpoints, and often they are less than candid about various situations. Though there is some important information here for those contemplating charting their own course through life, the main value of this book is reassurance that You Are Not Alone.