Eternal Improv

"'What an accomplishment Nancy Davenport's searing, raw, witty account of a deeply disturbing childhood and brave escape from an abusive father is marked by the wisdom of reflection and the grace of forgiveness. Rising above homelessness and starvation to achieve academic and professional success against tremendous odds, Nancy has written her memoir while struggling daily to live with the invasive consequences of Lou Gehrig's disease. Completing this book demonstrates a strength beyond words, for as she has lost her ability to speak, so her voice booms from the page.""-Jacqueline Winspear, author of "Maisie Dobbs," "Birds Of A Feather," and "Pardonable Lies"

"'Nancy Davenport's recollections reveal a writer with a clear eye, a dry wit, and a crusty, resilient spirit. Reading them makes the heart ache.""-Linda Hunt, Academy Award-winning actress

"'Nancy Davenport writes about her childhood abuse, homelessness and debilitating disease without ever dipping into self-pity, victimhood or easy platitudes. Her memoir crackles with wit, irony and wisdom. It's a story of something all too rare in today's world: courage.""-Barbara Abercrombie, Instructor in the UCLA Extension Writers' Program and author of "Writing Out the Storm"