Grit and Tender Membrane

GRIT and tender membrane recounts author Samantha Barrow s 2002 motorcycle cross-country trip to perform her poetry at venues from the east to west coast and back. Comprised of journal entries and poetry, Grit explores the author s experiences with sexual abuse and exploration, spanning from her childhood to the bike tour. Meeting an amazing array of people and witnessing many sides of America, Barrow shares her own perspectives and raw emotions in this compelling collection.