I Blew Up My Life, And I’ve Never Been Happier by Amber James (Paperback), Memoir

Her perfect life was about to explode. Would she find the strength to make a change?

To the public eye, Amber James is living the dream. She is engaged to be married, boasts a six-figure salary, and spent the last decade interviewing the hottest celebrities in New York City. Yet beneath this dazzling facade, Amber wrestles with crippling perfectionism, a toxic relationship, and an insatiable ambition that leaves her deeply unsatisfied.

As Amber teeters on the brink, a whirlwind of life-altering events - a global pandemic, a devastating loss, and a terrifying health scare - sweep her off her feet and force her to re-examine her life. Amber is presented with a life-altering question: Is she living to fulfill her happiness, or is she merely adhering to a checklist of success manufactured by societal expectations and settling?

In her emotionally raw and unflinchingly honest memoir, Amber takes readers on an inspiring journey of courage, self-discovery, and transformation as she musters the bravery required to forge a road toward genuine joy. It’s a poignant tale that reminds us that sometimes, it’s only by letting go that we find the true path to happiness.

BOOK REVIEWS: 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've never read a book faster than this one! In days I inhaled her personal and raw stories, and it's so relatable that I felt like she was looking into my soul! If you have ever questioned yourself, you are not alone and this book proves it. Such a good read that leaves you feeling validated and inspired!" - A. Kay

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A vulnerable and honest book that will have you rooting for Amber til the very end! This is a wonderfully written message to women who've been treated unfairly at work, controlled in a toxic relationship or tried to live up to society's idea of being perfect. If I could have read this years ago my own life would have been vastly different." - Melanie K.