Just Kids: An Autobiography

Patti Smith steps into New York with nothing but a dream and an artist’s hunger. She meets Robert Mapplethorpe, whose restless vision matches her own. Together, they survive broken apartments, empty pockets, and nights fueled by poetry and possibility. Their bond deepens as the city demands sacrifices no one could prepare for. Love, art, and loyalty tie them together—but fame is a fire, and not everything can survive the burn.