Talking to the Sky: A Memoir of Living My Best Life in A Sh!t Show

Recommended by bestselling authors of The Glass Castle and Running with Scissors "Aimee Mayo's story will knock you off your feet, pick you back up, and take you soaring." —Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle "I read the book in a day, because I couldn't put it down. It has to be a movie." —Dennis Quaid "I was laughing so hard I had to get up and leave Starbucks." —MB Roberts, Parade "This searing emotional powerhouse must not be missed." —Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors "It's as good as Hillbilly Elegy. IT'S FANTASTIC! It's very, very special."." —Dana Perino This memoir is for fans of Educated, The Glass Castle, Wild, I'm Glad My Mom Died, and Running with Scissors. Aimee Mayo was rocked by the blow of a drunk man's fist before she made it out of the womb—and that was just the beginning. She grew up in a small town in Alabama with a pill-popping mother, an off-the-charts bipolar father who went from a gambling janitor to multi-millionaire to dying homeless, and a stepfather who turned psychological abuse into an art form. Aimee's childhood was a masterclass in survival. It's no shocker that by twenty, she'd burned her house down, fled to Nashville, married a wife-beating country singer, and tried to end her life. Against crushing odds, Aimee clawed her way toward her twin dreams: becoming a hit songwriter and finding her soulmate. What happened next will restore your faith in the impossible. "I encourage everyone to read this book. It's healing inn so many ways." —Tim McGraw "Wow. I feel bad about getting married :) after reading this. It reads like a movie." —Rick Springfield Think David Sedaris meets Educated—on fire. Tragic and triumphantly hilarious. —Parade "I've been reading all my life and never read a book that made me feel like this. This book is going to help so many people." —Tricia Despres, People "Aimee's writing simply slayed me." —Kerry Cohen, bestselling author of Loose Girl About Aimee Today, Aimee's got songs on over 155 million record sales, hits that have spent 26 weeks at #1 on Billboard, and she's won BMI's Song of the Year and BMI's Songwriter of the Year—joining Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift in that rare club. What Readers Are Saying: Aimee Mayo's writing is raw, emotional, real, and heartfelt. Be prepared to strap into an emotional roller coaster that will take you through peaks and valleys in the span of two pages." "Aimee Mayo is like a fresh-born sea turtle, chest forward running and fighting like hell to get to the wild blue through a thousand hungry sea gulls. I, for one, am so glad she made it. I give it a thousand thumbs UP." "Aimee Mayo is one of the most emotional writers I’ve ever read. "This book has made me look at my life differently. I recommend this to anyone who wants an inspirational read." "A shockingly funny memoir about barely surviving." "Tragic, hilarious, and told with jaw-dropping honesty." "Vulnerable perfection. I'd give it 5 stars if I could." "AMAZING! I've read it four times." If you've got a dream that won't die no matter how hard life hits you, this book is for you. If you love memoirs that are raw, twisted, and wildly inspiring, this is your next obsession. If you want to laugh, cry, and read a story you'll never forget—this book is for you.
ASIN: 0578757532
VSKU: DBV.0578757532.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Mayo, Aimee
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!