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BOOK The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
GENRE Memoir RATING
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Since memoirs are true stories of real people’s lives, it does not feel right to rate them. But we think you will love this book. SUMMARY The Many Lives of Mama Love tells the true story of Lara Love Hardin, a seemingly perfect
suburban soccer mom whose secret heroin addiction leads her to steal neighbors’ credit cards and commit identity theft. After being arrested and convicted of dozens of felonies, she spends time in prison, where she earns the nickname “Mama Love” and learns to navigate prison life. Following her release, she rebuilds her life through writing and eventually becomes a successful ghostwriter and literary agent. The memoir explores addiction, motherhood, incarceration, and the difficult path toward recovery and forgiveness. READER’S TAKE “I don’t think I could have loved this book more. It’s an honest, heartfelt story about mistakes and second chances. It gives you a different perspective on people who struggle with addiction. This is one of those books that sticks with you long after you finish it.”
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