The New York Times #1 bestseller (3 weeks running) is now available
in paperback. Losing It is popular actress, Jenny Craig spokeswoman,
and America's sweetheart Valerie Bertinelli's headline-making account of
her complicated past and how she took control of her own life to gain
self-esteem and happiness.
Valerie Bertinelli, then: bubbly sitcom star and America's Sweetheart
turned tabloid headline and rock star wife. Now: actress, single working
mother of teenage rock star, and weight-loss inspiration to millions.
We all knew and loved Valerie Bertinelli years ago when she was
girl-next-door cutie Barbara Cooper in the hit TV show One Day at a
Time, and more recently when she starred in numerous TV movies and
co-starred in Touched by an Angel. From wholesome prime time in
America's living rooms, Valerie moved to late nights with the
hardest-partying band of the decadent eighties when she became, at
twenty, wife to rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Losing It is Valerie's
frank account of her life backstage and in the spotlight: the ups and
downs of teen stardom, her complicated marriage to a brilliant,
tormented musical genius, the joys of motherhood, and her very public
struggle with her weight.
Surprising, uplifting, and empowering, Losing It chronicles Valerie's
journey as she finds new love, raises a terrific kid, and motivates
other women to take back their lives.
