Valerie Bertinelli Working on a Memoir - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 07-10-2007, 09:28 PM

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20070711/D8QA1T181.html

Valerie Bertinelli Working on a Memoir

NEW YORK (AP) - Valerie Bertinelli, whose life spans the different worlds of television and rock 'n' roll, is working on a memoir.

"Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time," which also documents her fight to lose weight, will be published in April 2008 by the Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

"Writing a book is an exciting new adventure for me," Bertinelli said in a statement issued Tuesday by the Free Press.

"I've grown up in and out of the public eye, survived some tough times, learned some important lessons, and come out - as has my entire family - in a great place. I think it's a recipe for a good book. Ironically, as there's less of me, I have more to say."

Bertinelli, 47, starred as the wholesome Barbara Cooper in the 1970s sitcom "One Day at a Time," then joined a far wilder world when she married rock guitar god Eddie Van Halen in 1981. They divorced in 2005.

According to the Free Press, Bertinelli will discuss her years as a teenage star, her marriage, "her struggles with depression, and her life-long battle with weight and self-esteem issues."

Bertinelli is currently a spokeswoman for the Jenny Craig weight loss program.

catlover79 · 07-11-2007, 12:59 AM

I've always liked Val. If she ever does publish a book, I will read it!

AB · 07-11-2007, 04:58 PM

I'd like to read her book too, It's bound to be interesting.

Nighthawk76 · 10-29-2007, 02:44 PM

I think that Valerie's story would make a very interesting book. Her years on ODAAT and her 20-year marriage to Eddie would be really fascinating to read about. And I think reading about how she delt with depression and low self-esteem could be very helpful to others who have suffered from these problems.

07-10-2007, 09:28 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Valerie Bertinelli Working on a Memoir http://apnews.excite.com/article/20070711/D8QA1T181.html Valerie Bertinelli Working on a Memoir NEW YORK (AP) - Valerie Bertinelli, whose life spans the different worlds of television and rock 'n' roll, is working on a memoir. "Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time," which also documents her fight to lose weight, will be published in April 2008 by the Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. "Writing a book is an exciting new adventure for me," Bertinelli said in a statement issued Tuesday by the Free Press. "I've grown up in and out of the public eye, survived some tough times, learned some important lessons, and come out - as has my entire family - in a great place. I think it's a recipe for a good book. Ironically, as there's less of me, I have more to say." Bertinelli, 47, starred as the wholesome Barbara Cooper in the 1970s sitcom "One Day at a Time," then joined a far wilder world when she married rock guitar god Eddie Van Halen in 1981. They divorced in 2005. According to the Free Press, Bertinelli will discuss her years as a teenage star, her marriage, "her struggles with depression, and her life-long battle with weight and self-esteem issues." Bertinelli is currently a spokeswoman for the Jenny Craig weight loss program.

07-11-2007, 12:59 AM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I've always liked Val. If she ever does publish a book, I will read it!
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

07-11-2007, 04:58 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	I'd like to read her book too, It's bound to be interesting.

10-29-2007, 02:44 PM	#4
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I think that Valerie's story would make a very interesting book. Her years on ODAAT and her 20-year marriage to Eddie would be really fascinating to read about. And I think reading about how she delt with depression and low self-esteem could be very helpful to others who have suffered from these problems.