Breaking night: a memoir of forgiveness, survival, and my journey from homeless to Harvard
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Published:
New York : Hyperion, 2010.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
334 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
The author offers an account of her journey from a fifteen-year-old living on the streets and eating garbage to her acceptance into Harvard, a feat that prompted a Lifetime movie and a successful motivational-speaking career.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780786868919, 0786868910
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 6.8, 22 Points
Level 6.8, 22 Points
Notes
Description
The author offers an account of her journey from a fifteen-year-old living on the streets and eating garbage to her acceptance into Harvard, a feat that prompted a Lifetime movie and a successful motivational-speaking career.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,UG,6.8,22,141096
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APA Citation (style guide)
Murray, L. (2010). Breaking night: a memoir of forgiveness, survival, and my journey from homeless to Harvard. Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Murray, Liz, 1980-. 2010. Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey From Homeless to Harvard. Hyperion.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Murray, Liz, 1980-, Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey From Homeless to Harvard. Hyperion, 2010.
MLA Citation (style guide)Murray, Liz. Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey From Homeless to Harvard. Hyperion, 2010.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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