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""Nineteen is a heartfelt and sobering memoir. Written with courage and honesty, it reveals the consequences of family dysfunction and the redemption and healing that are possible in the aftermath of trauma.""--Leslie Ferguson, author of When I Was Her Daughter ""Nineteen combines a shockingly intimate, fast-paced adventure with a heartbreaking tale of abuse, neglect, addiction, and recovery. Prepare to weep and applaud Leslie Johansen Nack for this remarkably well-written, heart-pounding memoir.""--Gina Simmons Schneider, PhD, author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology ""Nineteen is a raw, inspiring story of survival filled with resilience, self-discovery, and ultimate triumph.""--Sophia Kouidou-Giles, author of Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past ""Nineteen is an intimate account of overcoming family trauma and drama. This detailed narrative evokes striking imagerythat brings the reader into the experience. May it inspire all those facing challenges and foster compassion for those finding their way.""--CH Stern, LMFT, psychotherapist ""Nineteen is immersive and riveting, gripping, and emotional. It is a story of resilience, strength, and a raw and unflinching exploration of survival and self-discovery. Nack has written a must-read memoir for anyone seeking to confront their past, understand the depth of family bonds, or find hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.""--Stephanie Thornton Plymale, author of American Daughter: A Memoir ""Absolutely fabulous. Riveting. Horrifying. Courageous. Inspiring. A must-read.""--Judy Foreman, author of Let the More Loving One be Me ""Leslie Johansen Nack isn't afraid to take risks, and her incisive sophomore memoir, Nineteen, does not disappoint. As always, Nack's writing is fearless and viscerally entertaining. Written with unsparing honesty and impressive resilience, Nineteen is a book to educate, intrigue, and inspire.""--Laura Cathcart Robbins, author of Stash: My Life in Hiding and host of The Only One in the Room podcast ""The author recounts her traumatic coming of age in an honest, compelling voice, exposing her family's dysfunction and her own poor choices with fascinating candor and evocative sensory details.""--Jennifer Silva Redmond, author of Honeymoon at Sea ""With unflinching honesty and an intimacy reminiscent of a teenage friendship, Leslie whispers secrets to the reader about affairs with men twice her age, confesses her confusion about wanting her father's love while fearing the sickness in it, and lays bare the pain and pleasure of her addictions. Truly moving, Nineteen is a powerful reminder not to blame or shame girls for choices we don't understand.""--Bridey Thelen-Heidel, author of Bright Eyes

""Nack's prose is candid and lyrical, blending sensory detail with sharp emotional insight. . . . Readers drawn to coming-of-age memoirs that explore the impact of family trauma and the long road to self-empowerment will not want to miss this sequel.""--Readers' Favorite, 5-star review ""Readers will be drawn in by this moving tale of childhood trauma and healing, as Nack grants them an intimate perspective on the conflicting inner battles of a young girl desperately crying out for love.""--BookLife Reviews ""With unflinching honesty and an intimacy reminiscent of a teenage friendship, Leslie whispers secrets to the reader about affairs with men twice her age, confesses her confusion about wanting her father's love while fearing the sickness in it, and lays bare the pain and pleasure of her addictions. Truly moving, Nineteen is a powerful reminder not to blame or shame girls for choices we don't understand.""--Bridey Thelen-Heidel, author of Bright Eyes ""Nineteen is a heartfelt and sobering memoir. Written with courage and honesty, it reveals the consequences of family dysfunction and the redemption and healing that are possible in the aftermath of trauma.""--Leslie Ferguson, author of When I Was Her Daughter ""Nineteen combines a shockingly intimate, fast-paced adventure with a heartbreaking tale of abuse, neglect, addiction, and recovery. Prepare to weep and applaud Leslie Johansen Nack for this remarkably well-written, heart-pounding memoir.""--Gina Simmons Schneider, PhD, author of Frazzlebrain: Break Free from Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology ""Nineteen is a raw, inspiring story of survival filled with resilience, self-discovery, and ultimate triumph.""--Sophia Kouidou-Giles, author of Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past ""Nineteen is an intimate account of overcoming family trauma and drama. This detailed narrative evokes striking imagerythat brings the reader into the experience. May it inspire all those facing challenges and foster compassion for those finding their way.""--CH Stern, LMFT, psychotherapist ""Nineteen is immersive and riveting, gripping, and emotional. It is a story of resilience, strength, and a raw and unflinching exploration of survival and self-discovery. Nack has written a must-read memoir for anyone seeking to confront their past, understand the depth of family bonds, or find hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.""--Stephanie Thornton Plymale, author of American Daughter: A Memoir ""Absolutely fabulous. Riveting. Horrifying. Courageous. Inspiring. A must-read.""--Judy Foreman, author of Let the More Loving One be Me ""Leslie Johansen Nack isn't afraid to take risks, and her incisive sophomore memoir, Nineteen, does not disappoint. As always, Nack's writing is fearless and viscerally entertaining. Written with unsparing honesty and impressive resilience, Nineteen is a book to educate, intrigue, and inspire.""--Laura Cathcart Robbins, author of Stash: My Life in Hiding and host of The Only One in the Room podcast ""The author recounts her traumatic coming of age in an honest, compelling voice, exposing her family's dysfunction and her own poor choices with fascinating candor and evocative sensory details.""--Jennifer Silva Redmond, author of Honeymoon at Sea

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Leslie Johansen Nack is the author of two award-winning books: her debut memoir, Fourteen, and her historical novel, The Blue Butterfly. Her forthcoming sequel, Nineteen: A Daughter's Memoir of Reckoning and Recovery, concludes her raw and deeply personal story that chronicles her path to sobriety and a renewed sense of hope. Nack graduated from UCLA with a degree in English literature, and she overcame past traumas to raise two children in a healthy, loving home. She is a member of The Authors' Guild, The Historical Novel Society, and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. She lives outside Seattle with her husband of thirty-five years. You can find more about Leslie and her work at www.lesliejohansennack.com.

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