Never Simple

Liz Scheier's memoir offers a poignant and sometimes startling look into her life growing up in ’90s Manhattan with a brilliant but troubled single mother whose mental illness led to a web of deception and chaos. The narrative explores the complexities of loving and surviving a parent whose actions are both destructive and deeply caring. Over two decades, Scheier confronts the profound effects of her mother's lies, culminating in a revelation that propels her into a journey of understanding and healing. This compelling story balances humor, heartbreak, and resilience in the face of a complicated mother-daughter relationship.