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And I don't want to live this life

1983386 pagesBallantine Books

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This is the harrowing account of Nancy Spungen's life, as told by her mother, Deborah. It details a childhood marked by extreme behavioral issues, drug addiction, and violence, which ultimately led to a tragic end. The book explores the devastating impact Nancy's struggles had on her family, offering a raw look at a mother's grief and the complexities of a life spiraling out of control.

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Deborah Spungen was born into a Jewish family in Philadelphia. She has been the owner of a natural foods store, a direct mail consultant, a member of the Philadelphia Crime and Elderly Coalition, and she founded the Philadelphia chapter of Parents of Murdered Children. She was married to Frank Spungen, until his death in 2010. She is the mother of Nancy Spungen, who was the girlfriend of punk rocker Sid Vicious. In addition to Nancy, the couple had two other children, Susan and David. Debora...

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Nancy SpungenProtagonist
Deborah SpungenSupporting

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