Hannah Brown.Photo: Lauren Alexandra
Hannah Brownisn’t afraid to admit that — after some highly public breakups and “personal growth moments” — her “life was a complete mess.”
“I feel so grateful for the opportunity to share my journey, including all the highs and lows, with those still figuring themselves out,” Brown, 26, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. “I’m still learning and growing but hope that others can take away from my experiences and learn to embrace the messiness and beauty of life. I felt it was important to share my truth, honestly and without the opinion of others.”
Hailing from a small town in Alabama, Brown became a household name after appearing onThe Bachelorettein 2019 and winning season 28 ofDancing with the Stars. Fans watched as she navigated romance and public opinion.
Brown turned down Tyler Cameron’s proposal onThe Bachelorettefinale in 2019 and got engaged to winnerJed Wyatt. She latercalled off the engagementafter learning that Wyattallegedly had a girlfriendwhen he was on the show.
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Beyond heartbreak, Brown has navigated other forms of personal hardship. In March 2020, her younger brother Patrick Brown revealed he’d beengiven a “second chance” at lifeafter suffering an overdose. In February, Brown opened up about herlongtime issues with her body image, explaining on her YouTube channel that she had struggled with “disordered eating.”
InGod Bless This Mess, Brown is just as candid. TheDWTSalum writes about the challenges she’s faced while trying to determine her own path.
By sharing the hard lessons she’s learned, Brown hopes to inspire her readers.
“Hannah’s memoir is deeply felt and moving,” says Harper SVP and acquiring editor Lisa Sharkey in a statement. “She doesn’t hold back, taking readers through the most challenging moments of her life — everything from a shocking family tragedy, to a life-threatening health crisis, to the behind-the-scenes of her messy early twenties in the public eye.”
Sharkey adds, “Readers will see Hannah learn, and struggle, and overcome; and, with renewed faith and gratitude, see her ready to use her experiences to help others.”
God Bless This Messhits bookstores on Nov. 23.
source: people.com
