My Pretty Baby: Seeking Truth and Finding Healing—A Memoir

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Synopsis
For fans of Educated and The Glass Castle, a former music industry insider&’s journey of healing—from childhood trauma through spiritual practices and self-discovery to a place of peace—with some incredible celebrity encounters along the way.Wendy Correa&’s childhood is characterized by various traumas: the death of her father, emotionally distant siblings, a loving but frequently neglectful mother, and a violent, alcoholic stepfather. After escaping that turbulent life, Wendy&’s path of self-discovery takes her through Buddhism, meditation, plant medicine, yoga, Native American spirituality, 12-Step programs, and psychotherapy. Native American sweat lodge and vision quest ceremonies further strengthen her sobriety and mental well-being. As her inner world begins to open up, so does her outer world. Wendy finds herself regularly encountering extraordinary circumstances: singing on stage with rock &’n&’ roll royalty at the 1982 inaugural Peace Sunday concert, attending AA meetings with legendary musicians, working at A&M and Geffen Records, and spending time with her musical hero, Joni Mitchell. Wendy&’s life takes a new turn when she moves to Aspen and becomes a radio DJ and assistant to gonzo writer Hunter S. Thompson. There, she meets her future husband and begins to build the family she&’s always longed for—but despite her newfound peace, she is repeatedly drawn back into her family of origin&’s dysfunction. It&’s only after her mother&’s death that Wendy uncovers a painful family secret that finally answers her lifelong question: What really happened to my family?
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
336 Pages
ISBN-13:
9798896360056
Related ISBNs:
9798896360049
Publisher:
She Writes Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Wendy B. Correa
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family
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Bookshare Staff
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