THE GREAT PEACE is a harrowing, heartbreaking coming-of-age story
set in Hollywood, in which young teenage model-turned-actor Mena
Suvari lost herself to sex, drugs and bad, often abusive
relationships even as blockbuster movies made her famous. It's
about growing up in the 90s, with a soundtrack ranging from The
Doors to Deee-Lite, fashion from denim to day-glo, and a sad young
woman dealing with the lasting psychological scars of losing her
virginity against her will at age 12, believing she has little more
to offer than her body, yet knowing deep inside she has and desires
so much more from life. Inspired by Mena's relatively recent
discovery of diary writings and poetry she wrote during this
troubled time and then put in storage for years, this book builds
on these entries with gritty authenticity and hard-earned maturity.
Despite many years of interviews and many miles on the red carpet,
Mena has never revealed any part of her challenging adolescence and
early career. After years of being taken advantage of by older,
more powerful men--a photographer, a manager, a DJ--Mena finally
learned how to stand on her own two feet, and reclaimed the power
that had been locked inside her the whole time. Within these
vulnerable pages, Mena not only reveals her own mistakes, but also
the lessons she learned and her efforts to understand and grow
rather than casting blame. As such, she makes this a timeless story
of girl empowerment and redemption, of somebody using their voice
to rediscover their past and redeem and understand their mistakes,
and ultimately come to terms with their power as an individual to
find a way and a will to live--and thrive. Poignant, intimate, and
powerful, this book will resonate with anyone who has found
themselves lost in the darkness, thinking there's no way out.
Ultimately, Mena's story proves that, no matter how hopeless it may
seem, there's always a light at the end.
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