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Thank you to Barnes & Noble for my book signing. **See below for September event at Verge Yoga**

More information on the B&N event from The Patch and MyChesCo

BookLife by Publisher's Weekly ~ Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road to Recovery

"In her profoundly insightful debut, Viola gifts readers a front-row seat to the wrenching realities of addiction—and a window into the hope of recovery."

Tracy speaks with Gary on "The Begin Again podcast," episode 45 - Listen on Spotify HERE

"Tracy emphasizes the importance of personal choice, self-realization, and finding a supportive community. She credits her success to the principle of making the ‘next right decision’."

Keeping it real with the lovely Bizzy on her "Busy Living Sober podcast", Episode 443 Tracy Viola: 28 Years Sober & Author of Pretty Wrecked - Listen on Spotify HERE

"She started to crash and burn at 19 years old. At 48, she’s proud to say she’s been sober for the past 28 years. Tracy wrote her book Pretty Wrecked to share her experiences and help others escape addiction."

Figuring out the secrets of the universe while chatting with Tom on the "Rehoboth Social podcast," episode 351 - Listen on Spotify HERE

Delco Daily Times ~ ‘Pretty Wrecked’ author talks about her journey from teenage drug and alcohol addiction to adult sobriety

"Author Tracy Viola will talk about her debut memoir, “Pretty Wrecked: Confessions of a Teen Addict and Her Road To Recovery” at Unity Java in Philadelphia at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27."

Tracy's podcast episode on "LAF Life" (episode "The Beauty in Broken" - Listen on Spotify HERE

"Tracy wrote her story from a unique perspective - after 28 years of sobriety she decided it was finally time to share her story of triumph and her strength in recovery."

Chester County Ramblings ~ Stories and People that Matter

"Tracy Viola is one of these people who matter. We are lucky she is paying it forward and telling her story. To her I say a simple thank you. She is a hero."

The Villanovan ~ Villanova Alumni’s Book Aims to Break Stigma

"Pretty Wrecked is an autobiography in which Viola follows her own path to sobriety at a young age. Viola, who has been sober since the age of 19, was inspired to write this novel, in order to showcase that it is okay to speak about addiction, and to share both the best and worst parts of individuals’ lives."

The Temple News ~ “Pretty Wrecked”: Alumna publishes memoir about addiction, recovery and triumph

"Tracy Viola, a 2002 Master’s of Education in counseling psychology alumna, shares her journey from teenage addiction to triumphant recovery."

SAVVY / Main Line ~ "Pretty Wrecked," a Wayne Mom's New Tell-all

"With her girl-next-door face and bouncy personality, it’s hard to picture Wayne mom Tracy Viola as the duplicitous, defiant, drug-addicted teen in her new memoir, Pretty Wrecked."

Authority Magazine ~ Tracy Viola On How To Achieve Great Success After Recovering From An Addiction

"When I walked into recovery and the rooms of AA at 19 years old, I had no idea how lucky I was. I was basically given an instruction manual for how to live a healthy life."

Tracy's podcast episode on "The Payoff with Pete" (episode "Tracy Viola" - L isten on Spotify HERE

"[Tracy] is an absolute force of nature... If you're looking for answers, you might find more than that... You might find some empowerment and some energy... Her message is something you've got to take in."

My ChesCo Article ~ From Addiction to Triumph: Tracy Viola's Inspiring Journey in 'Pretty Wrecked'

"Tracy Viola’s... stirring debut memoir... An unflinching look into her descent into teenage drug addiction and alcohol abuse, and the subsequent twenty-seven-year journey towards sobriety."