Nowhere but Up: The Story of Justin Bieber’s Mom will hit stores on September 18, 2012, complete with a forward by Pattie Mallette’s famous pop star son. Revell just picked up the worldwide rights to the memoir which includes details on their lives never before shared with the public.
“Pattie’s story is a powerful example of courage and determination that will inspire anyone who has faced struggles in life,” states Jennifer Leep, editorial director for Revell. “She’s living proof that even in the darkest of places, there is always room for hope.”
Mallette hopes her story can help and inspire others. “I want them to see that no matter how desperate their circumstances may be, they can have hope for a better future,” says Mallette.
Details on Nowhere but Up [Courtesy of Revell]:
“In Nowhere but Up, written in collaboration with A.J. Gregory, Mallette shares heartbreaking details about the trauma, abuse, and addiction that marked her early childhood and young adult years. She reflects on a desperate search for love and acceptance that led to teenage rebellion and a suicide attempt at seventeen. And she recounts the remarkable way her life finally turned around when she found herself pregnant and facing an uncertain future as a single mom.”
