About The Painted Pink Dress

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.

Praise

“Fans of Dani Shapiro’s Inheritance memoir and Family Secrets podcast will appreciate the suspenseful twists of this familial mystery as well as Cash’s gripping, vulnerable storytelling.”—Leah LeMoine, Phoenix magazine

“The Painted Pink Dress touched me deeply. Filled with both heartache and triumph, this remarkable story of courage and resilience will stay with you long after you turn the last page.”—David Crow, award-winning author of The Pale-Faced Lie

“Minu Cash takes readers on the trip of their lives as her search for truth leaves no stone unturned. An unforgettable memoir of power and enduring love.”—Stella Pope Duarte, author of Let Their Spirits Dance

“Minu Cash brings a powerful saga of a woman seeking love amid turmoil, adversity, and gripping emotional drama. Her triumphant, inspirational tale will lift the heart of any reader.”—Michael Utvich, award-winning author and screenwriter

About the Author

Minu Cash is an Arizona native born in 1958. After experiencing years of loss and betrayal, Minu was compelled to share her story in the hopes of helping others overcome trauma in their own lives. . . . READ MORE