In her powerful memoir, Lara Love Hardin shares a raw and inspiring story of addiction, downfall, and redemption. Once living what appeared to be a picture-perfect life in suburban California—with a two-story house, four children, a small pet cemetery business, and a charming husband—Hardin was secretly battling a growing opioid addiction. What began with prescription painkillers spiraled into heroin use and criminal behavior, including stealing from neighbors. Her life unraveled completely when she was charged with 32 felonies.
But that devastating low point became the catalyst for transformation. After serving time in jail, Hardin rebuilt her life with honesty, vulnerability, and resilience. She emerged not only sober but also successful, becoming a sought-after ghostwriter for prominent doctors, spiritual leaders, and activists. Among her collaborations is the acclaimed memoir The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton, which was selected for Oprah’s Book Club in 2018.
Now, with the release of her own memoir—a candid account of “lying, stealing, writing, and healing”—Hardin comes full circle. Oprah has once again recognized her work, this time selecting Hardin’s personal story for her book club, celebrating the remarkable journey of a woman who turned her darkest moments into a beacon of hope and transformation.
Source: oprahdaily.com