Pretty Wrecked

Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery

Tracy Viola

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02 April 2024

Memoirs; Coping with drug & alcohol abuse

"Are you or is someone you love struggling with addiction or alcoholism? Do you want to make a big - and lasting - life change but don't know where to start?

My name is Tracy. I'm a recovering addict and alcoholic. Pretty Wrecked is my story about how I got and stayed sober.

""A tale of grit told with brutal honesty and a hefty dose of humor by the woman who lived it."" Angela Duckworth, author of ""Grit"", Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Marred by emotional turmoil and addiction's grip, can Tracy rise up to mend the shattered pieces of her life and soul? Journey from cold city streets to the Ivy League, where Tracy proves it doesn't matter where you start ... it matters where you finish.

In this engrossing and unexpectedly funny debut memoir, Tracy Viola's journey unfolds - from the darkest depths of teenage abuse and addiction to the heights of personal and professional success. Her brave narrative, skillfully blending laughter and tears, paints a vivid picture of metamorphosis as it reveals the enduring beauty that can emerge from life's darkest moments.

Written in a series of vignettes with 80s and 90s nostalgia throughout, Tracy's experiences shed light on the hard-learned lessons of addiction and recovery.

Marked by scars and illuminated by triumphs, this is a gripping read for anyone who has faced adversity, dared to hope, and believes in the boundless power of redemption.

Learn how to take back your control and live the life YOU deserve. Grab your copy of Pretty Wrecked today!"

By: Tracy Viola
Imprint: TeV
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 376g
ISBN: 9798218317218
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tracy Viola was born on Philadelphia's Main Line where she still resides with her husband, two daughters and her calico cat, Olivia. She holds a BA from Villanova University and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. Tracy has been continuously sober since February of 1996, and has been a sought-after speaker by schools and recovery centers. Pretty Wrecked is her first book.www.tracyviolaauthor.com

Reviews for Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery

"""A tale of grit told with brutal honesty and a hefty dose of humor by the woman who lived it. Pretty Wrecked is pretty awesome, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has not yet figured out how to live the life they deserve."" Angela Duckworth, Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Author of ""Grit,"" and Co-Host of ""No Stupid Questions"" ""Compelling, honest and relatable, Tracy's inspiring story will help anyone who wants to understand addiction. Pick it up for the personal story, keep it handy for the hard-earned wisdom she so generously shares."" Lisa Smith, Author of ""Girl Walks Out of a Bar"" ""[Tracy] is an absolute force of nature... If you're looking for answers, you might find more than that... You might find some empowerment and some energy... Her message is something you've got to take in."" Pete Sousa, The Payoff with Pete podcast ""Pretty Wrecked is a story of despair, hope, and ultimately resilience. The book takes you into the mind and experience of a teenage addict, and tells the story of how Tracy Viola was able to climb her way out of the trash can of buried feelings from her past by making the next right decision after the next. The honesty and raw nature of this book provide tangible and relatable life experiences to help those who have been touched by addiction or alcoholism."" E. M. Baker, LCPMH, Ed.D. ""I've read, edited, and provided feedback on many memoirs... I'm happy to say that [Pretty Wrecked] is an excellent memoir: it's emotional, engaging, and humorous. There's a strong connection and relatability between the reader and the author, due in no small part to Tracy's personable and transparent voice in the writing... It relates personal experiences to cultural or societal experiences --making it a read that's as valuable as it is entertaining, particularly for those who have struggled with addiction or know those who have..."" J. Flowers-Olnowich, Professional Copy Editor ""Tracy Viola's... stirring debut memoir... An unflinching look into her descent into teenage drug addiction and alcohol abuse, and the subsequent twenty-seven-year journey towards sobriety."" MyChesCo Article"