Our first ever book for The Academic Woman: Book Club! Heather O'Neill's Lullabies for Little Criminals gives us a glimpse into the daily life of a 12 year old growing up in Montreal. But Baby is no ordinary child. Raised by a young, single father struggling with heroin addiction, her experiences are simultaneously familiar and shocking. This book has the power to remind us of the joy and wonder experienced by a child in even the most tenuous of circumstances. Come and join us in reading this book. Whether you read it in April, or anytime afterwards, we invite you to share your comments, your thoughts and ideas as you read. Post your comments below, and/or add ratings and comments on Goodreads . A gritty, heart-wrenching novel about bruised innocence on the city's feral streets—the remarkable debut of a stunning literary talent
