The Painted Pink Dress

A Daughter’s Story of Family, Betrayal, and Her Search for the Truth

De: Minu Cash

Narrado por: Kim Ramirez

A passionate memoir about identity, resilience, and the healing power of forgiveness

From her earliest memories, Minu felt like an outsider. It wasn't just her peculiar name, but also her light skin and cinnamon-swirl hair—so unlike the dark features of her Mexican family—that drew comments from neighbors and strangers.

No one took her questions seriously, leaving her yearning for answers. Meanwhile, she had to endure her father's violence, her mother's negligence, and the poverty and drugs in Cashion, Arizona.

Determined to carve out her own destiny, Minu embarked on a journey to uncover the mysteries of her past. After years of lies and mistreatment, she finally found the strength to confront the one person who knew the truth—the one person who could give her the peace she so desperately longed for.

Written with passion and grit, The Painted Pink Dress is an extraordinary true story about overcoming trauma and forging a path forward. Most of all, it is about the power of forgiveness and resilience in the face of hardship.

Contains mature themes.

©2024 Minu Cash (P)2024 Tantor Media

This hurt my heart

Such a shame her real father didn't make a place for her in his heart. His sudden death may have changed everything. Very good story, finished the book in two days.

Compelling true story

This was a heartbreaking but at the same time inspiring story of a girl growing up in a dysfunctional family where secrets were kept. It was very interesting how powerful DNA is even when you have no idea of its existence!

The difference of Minu’s appearance from her family’s

I felt it was unfair of Minu’s mother to not tell Minu about her biological father. Minu could see the difference in her appearance and that of her siblings