First published 2012
Pattie Mallette opens her life to readers, revealing a story that extends far beyond her identity as Justin Bieber's mother. She takes us through her childhood feelings of abandonment and rejection, her teenage years marked by destructive choices and substance abuse. Mallette describes her battle with drug and alcohol addiction, her suicide attempt, and the despair that made her question whether anyone could ever love her. The narrative follows her unexpected pregnancy and the transformation it sparked. She shows how motherhood became her turning point, leading to recovery and spiritual renewal. Mallette demonstrates that broken people can heal and lost causes can find new direction. Her account offers hope to readers facing their own struggles with addiction, depression, or feelings of worthlessness, proving that second chances exist even in the darkest circumstances.
Genres: christian, mental-health, autobiography, biography-memoir, inspirational, christian-living
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, second-chance
217 pages · Hardcover · Revell
Content warnings: addiction, depression, suicide