My Pretty Baby

Seeking Truth and Finding Healing: A Memoir

By: Wendy B. Correa

Narrated by: Wendy B. Correa

For fans of Educated and The Glass Castle, a former music industry insider’s journey of healing—from childhood trauma through spiritual practices and self-discovery to a place of peace—with some incredible celebrity encounters along the way.

Wendy Correa’s childhood is characterized by various traumas: the death of her father, emotionally distant siblings, a frequently neglectful mother, and a violent, alcoholic stepfather. After escaping that turbulent life, Wendy’s path of self-discovery takes her through Buddhism, meditation, plant medicine, yoga, Native American spirituality, 12-Step programs, and psychotherapy. Native American sweat lodge and vision quest ceremonies further strengthen her sobriety and mental well-being.

As her inner world begins to open up, so does her outer world. Wendy finds herself regularly encountering extraordinary circumstances: singing on stage with rock ’n’ roll royalty at the 1982 inaugural Peace Sunday concert, attending AA meetings with legendary musicians, working at A&M and Geffen Records, and spending time with her musical hero, Joni Mitchell.

Wendy’s life takes a new turn when she moves to Aspen and becomes a radio DJ and assistant to gonzo writer Hunter S. Thompson. There, she meets her future husband and begins to build the family she’s always longed for—but despite her newfound peace, she is repeatedly drawn back into her family of origin’s dysfunction. It’s only after her mother’s death that Wendy uncovers a painful family secret that finally answers her lifelong question: What really happened to my family?

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Healing a Broken Heart

This is a Beautiful Memoir. Anyone who has dealt with alcoholism in their family unit can identify with. I also was inspired about Wendy’s perseverance and quest for healing. If there was a way, she was determined to find it!! The Love and Acceptance she Conquers through self discovery, in her husband Nacho, and “Big Sissy” Jenny Lee, is completely beautiful and transforming. Mateo is lucky to have a Mom who would go to all ends of the earth to be the best version of herself…this is what makes Wendy able to give her love to the world and her family so effortlessly!!!