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Chloe Doe

 

Chloe Doe
Written by Suzanne Phillips

Originally published in 2008
About 190 pages
Rate 5/5

My summary of Chloe Doe

Chloe is a sex worker, but she didn't turn to this life for fun, it was seemingly the only option for her at the time. After a few years being on the streets and being caught by the police several times, she gets sent to a rehabilitation center.

Chloe wants to get better, but the troubles from her past keep her in a choke hold. Her mother knew about the things her husband did to Chloe's sister, and stayed with him anyways. The person Chloe once was before the accident seems unreachable. However, as she talks with the therapist at the rehabilitation center, she begins to finally piece things back together, things she'd long forgotten.

My thoughts on Chloe Doe

This was such an emotional story, it felt real, it was raw, it was a new perspective. There were a few moments in the story that were so wicked I had to pause because of how repulsed I was. However, this was such a unique perspective of the world, things like this do happen and it's not fair. Overall, this was a very thought provoking piece and I enjoyed it.

It's a short book with a raw story that gives insight on the reality of sex work and how sometimes having a family doesn't mean that you have someone to turn to. There is hope, even if life throws millions of curve balls, sometimes it just takes time to heal and rejuvenate.

Quotes

"Even birds can't fly forever."

"Sometimes we hold on to what's familiar because it's all we know." (99)

"God can't watch all of us at the same time. He only has two eyes, so he says angels to do it." (66)

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