She completed her education in New York City , and found employment as an illustrator .
Born Harriet Shapiro to a Russian Jewish family in Boston , Massachusetts , Cabot led an early life filled with turmoil ; she was raised in eight different foster homes .
Cabot completed Cabot 's education in New York City , and found employment as an illustrator .
Born Harriet Shapiro to a Russian Jewish family in Boston , Massachusetts , Cabot led an early life filled with turmoil ; she was raised in eight different foster homes .