Running From Empty Shoes

is a powerful and timely memoir about a woman; after years of working in the sex industry, makes the decision to leave it behind to become a writer. As she tries to navigate her way out of the stereotypes and stigma branded upon her, and into the mainstream, she finds herself caught in a web of lies, deceit, and violence by State Agents in the United States. Her navigation through legal landmines; her battle with collateral consequences; and her resilience to adversity is a testament to human strength and empowerment in the world.