Raw chronicles a childhood marred by physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and a man's subsequent innefective search for identity in gangs, dysfunctional relationships, the military and even politics. The ongoing impacts of childhood trauma reach a climax when Damien firebombs the home of a man accused of rape. He subsequently becomes an artist and writer in prison.

"Childhood trauma. Unanswered cries for help. Coming to terms with sex, love and abuse. Damien Linnane's memoir is written with the gritty truth of real life." - Jim Kellar, editor of the Newcastle Herald Weekender.