Chapter 12: The Great Escape Summary and Analysis

With diminished record sales, opportunities for live appearances are dwindling as well. In July, 1976, Tina and Ike have an appearance scheduled in Dallas. In the car on the way to the hotel, Ike brutally beats Tina who for the first time fights back. When they get to their room, Tina waits until he falls asleep to slip out. She has just a few cents and one small suitcase. She gets a room that night at a another hotel. She had no money but the manager gave her a private suite and security at her door. Her face is so battered that he knows she is in danger. She flies back to LA the next day and hails a cab to take her to freedom.