{"product_id":"semi-well-adjusted-despite-literally-everything-a-memoir-hardcover","title":"Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir - Hardcover","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\u003eAlyson Stoner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eActor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir--from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma--may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised on soundstages and studio lots from the age of six, shuffling between auditions for Disney Channel, \u003ci\u003eCheaper by the Dozen\u003c\/i\u003e, or Missy Elliott music videos, Alyson Stoner experienced many of the defining moments of childhood inside the bizarre fishbowl of Hollywood. From working eighty hours a week at eight years old, to learning how to distinguish fan mail from kidnapping plots, to TV execs saying they weren't \"anorexic enough\" to stop working and get help, Alyson struggled to find stability and sanity in a chaotic world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSemi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything\u003c\/i\u003e, Alyson shares their powerful story for the first time, detailing a turbulent home life fractured by substance abuse, harrowing accounts from rehab, the messy process of discovering their sexuality in church, rebuilding a life after an early professional peak, and charting a path of self-discovery and advocacy. With striking introspection, Alyson connects the dots across the entertainment industry ecosystem, child development, and media culture, exposing the \"toddler to trainwreck pipeline\" of child stars and sparking timely conversations about success and society's enchantment with fame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBold, entertaining, warm, and galvanizing all at once, \u003ci\u003eSemi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a personal memoir: it's a beacon for industry reform, a road map for breaking the bonds of generational trauma, and a testament to the freedom and strength that come from finally trusting your own voice and power.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlyson Stoner\u003c\/b\u003e (they\/them) is a multi-disciplinary entertainer, author, and the founder and CEO of Movement Genius, a mental health company providing therapist-led content to improve well-being. As the writer and host of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eDear Hollywood\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, Stoner advocates for industry and policy reform centering the protection of children in traditional and digital media. With multiple certifications and fifteen years of group facilitation experience, they've led and contributed to programming for the United Nations, the World Health Organization, LGBTQIA+ centers, and leading universities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring childhood, Stoner appeared in over 200 films, TV shows, and tours, including \u003ci\u003eCamp Rock\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhineas \u0026amp; Ferb\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStep Up\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCheaper by the Dozen\u003c\/i\u003e, and iconic music videos with Missy Elliott and Eminem. Today, they're focused on impact-driven and community-based initiatives, such as designing Artist Wellbeing Essentials, a robust digital toolkit including expert-led education and tools for performers to pursue their passions in a healthy and sustainable way.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.15 x 8.39 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987422380333,"sku":"9781250353498","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/HqRXOQTPFb9781250353498.webp?v=1776178611","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/semi-well-adjusted-despite-literally-everything-a-memoir-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}