Synopsis
‘I just needed something to take me out of my mind. And the pattern of telling myself I was going to stop but not being able to eroded any sliver of self-trust I still had . . . I felt ashamed. I couldn’t get over this idea that I was letting everyone down.’
In her breathtakingly candid memoir, JoJo reveals for the first time the personal adversity and public expectations she has overcome, from being recognised worldwide as a teenager to processing mental health, addiction and trauma.
Holding nothing back, JoJo shares her against-the-odds story of adversity and resilience, from being raised by parents who were both battling addiction and depression to the seven-year law suit she found herself locked in with her label, to eventually finding the strength to put the fragmented pieces of herself back together after a period of rebellion and self-betrayal. Over the Influence invites readers on a journey of self-redemption to discover what it truly means to find yourself.
Details
19 September 2024
9781035067220Reviews
Unsparing . . . [a] testament to her uncommon resilience — and her refusal to let anyone dictate how she uses her one-of-a-kind voiceVogue
A remarkably compassionate portrait . . . that's bolstered by fastidious journal entries [JoJo's] kept throughout her life . . . JoJo is back in controlLos Angeles Times
Raw and unfiltered . . . [a] deeply personal perspective on how she learned to reclaim her power, both as an artist and a woman . . . With this new chapter, JoJo continues to inspire with her authenticity – reminding us all that it's okay to fall apart and put yourself back togetherNewsweek
