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The End of Innocence: A Memoir

As the daughter of Sonny and CHER, life was always going to be unpredictable for Chastiy Bono. This is about Bono's coming-of-age saga, her coming out, career problems, and relationships. This is also a memoir of the time Chastity spent with her lover Joan Stephens, a friend of Cher's. Chastity and Joan got together after Joan was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. As the duo got closer, the illness progressed, until Joan died after a long, painful battle with cancer. Chastity discusses what it's like to be a caregiver to a dying loved one. Bono (and writer Kort) offer a vivid piece although readers may wonder how she kicks the prescription drug habit she acquired during Stephens' illness.