Punching bag

"The true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who . . . mapped his experience of hunger in 'Free Lunch,' here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad's anger. Hovering over Rex's story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister. Through it all, Rex threads moments of grace and humor . . ."--Provided by publisher.