An audiobook of Derick van der Walt’s multi award-winning novel Lien se lankstaanskoene (Tafelberg, 2008). Matric girl Lien Jooste takes matters in her own hands when her mum’s drinking problem starts impacting negatively on their family life. Unable to afford the bare necessities, Lien disguises herself and starts begging for money on the street. It is in these improbable surroundings that Lien finds acceptance of who she is and confirmation of the person she wants to become.