Jenny Valentish je autorkou knihy Cherry Bomb, teenagerovskej psychodrámy pre dospelých zasadená do hudobného priemyslu. Jej tvorba sa ponára do zložitých tém dospievania, skúma intenzívne emócie a výzvy tohto obdobia.
From abstinence to ego, mastery to addiction, rage to reinvention, our compulsions are intertwined with our personas. Darkly funny and vividly penetrating, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else explores our deeper selves and asks: what are your limits? -- .
Focusing on the female experience of addiction, the book follows journalist Jenny Valentish as she shares her personal journey while investigating the broader implications of drug and alcohol use among women. Her travels across Australia lead her to treatment centers and support groups, where she incorporates insights from leading researchers. The narrative delves into early predictors of addiction, including childhood trauma, temperament, and impulsivity, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges women face in this realm.
Exploring addictive behaviors, the author draws from her personal experiences alongside insights from 35 leading researchers, clinicians, and psychiatrists. The book delves into the early predictors of addiction, offering a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to these behaviors. Through a blend of personal narrative and expert analysis, it aims to illuminate the complexities of addiction and its roots.
Twenty-one year old Nina Dall has seen it all, including her own meteoric rise to fame and its inevitable aftermath. She created teen band The Dolls to escape suburban hell. Now she needs to prove she's not a one-hit wonder. Rose Dall craves adoration, and through The Dolls, she gets it.