Gypsy Boy on the Run: My Escape from a Life Among the Romany Gypsies

Gypsy Boy on the Run: My Escape from a Life Among the Romany Gypsies by Mikey Walsh   
320 pages

The continuing story of Gypsy, Mikey Walsh as he runs away from home at the age of 15 to live with his lover, their stolen moments, the beatings that continue from Mikey's Dad and relatives beating his lover up then his lover taking it out on Mikey and becoming his new abuser.    This second book by Mikey Walsh tells the story of what happened to Mikey beyond his first lover, how he learned to make his way in the world and maintain a place to live and food to eat to his coming out as a gay man to his friends and eventually his family.   He tells the continuing story of his family as they all struggle with the demons they are dealt.   Such an interesting story to read, I couldn't put it down.  Such a hard life all the way through with the occasional happy moments.  Gives inspiration to keep on pushing toward what you want not what people try to make you be.    Very adult matter so I wouldn't recommend this for the very young but mature highschoolers on up for sure.   I highly recommend both of Mikey's books they address so many issues and I think might offer some saving grace for anyone going through similar circumstances.   Bravo, Mikey.