Cheryl Diamond

Cheryl Diamond is the author of "Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood." Born as Harbhjan, she spent her childhood constantly moving between countries, adopting new identities to evade authorities.

Her father, described as abusive and manipulative, kept the family on the run for reasons initially unclear to Diamond.

Despite her tumultuous upbringing, she pursued various interests, including gymnastics, swimming, and modeling.

Diamond previously published a memoir titled "Model" about her experiences in the fashion industry.

Her writing style in "Nowhere Girl" has been praised for its vividness and ability to capture both adult perspective and childhood innocence.