by Ginger Zee
First published 2022
Ginger Zee opens her life wider than ever before in this raw sequel to Natural Disaster. The ABC chief meteorologist admits her first book only showed readers "Ginger Lite" and barely touched the surface of her real story. Here she drops the professional people pleaser mask she wore most of her life and exposes her truest vulnerabilities. Zee chronicles her turbulent childhood and her ongoing battles with severe depression. She describes her suicide attempts and the mental health challenges that shaped her journey. Despite confronting such heavy material, her optimistic and life affirming perspective shines through every page. She writes with genuine warmth and unexpected humor about experiences that millions face daily. Zee works to normalize conversations around mental health struggles and reduce the shame many feel. Her candid storytelling helps readers recognize their own experiences reflected in her path. The book broadens essential discussions about mental wellness during a time when society desperately needs these conversations.
Genres: mental-health, autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, vulnerability
288 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion Avenue
Content warnings: depression, mental-illness, suicide