{"product_id":"my-pretty-baby-seeking-truth-and-finding-healing-a-memoir-paperback","title":"My Pretty Baby: Seeking Truth and Finding Healing--A Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWendy B. Correa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eEducated\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Glass Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWendy 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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\u0026amp;M and Geffen Records, and spending time with her musical hero, Joni Mitchell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003eWhat really happened to my family?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy B. Correa\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, yogi, hiker, as well as a licensed massage therapist. She has worked in the film, television, multimedia, and music industries in Los Angeles and later as a radio DJ in Aspen, Colorado. She holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and theater arts and has contributed articles to \u003ci\u003eMothering\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA wife and mother, she resides in Denver, Colorado, and loves traveling to magical destinations with her family. \u003ci\u003eMy Pretty Baby\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more information, visit www.wendybcorrea.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987372015917,"sku":"9798896360049","price":19.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/3sAD8c42Xa9798896360049.webp?v=1776178323","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/my-pretty-baby-seeking-truth-and-finding-healing-a-memoir-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}