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The Many Lives of Mama Love (Oprah's Book Club): A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing

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“Once you start reading, be prepared, because you won’t want to stop.” —Oprah Winfrey OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her unlikely comeback as a highly successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir. No one expects the police to knock on the door of the million-dollar two-story home of the perfect cul-de- sac housewife. But soccer mom Lara Love Hardin has been hiding a shady secret: she is funding her heroin addiction by stealing her neighbors’ credit cards. Lara is convicted of thirty-two felonies and becomes inmate S32179. She finds that jail is a class system with a power structure that is somewhere between an adolescent sleepover party and Lord of the Flies. Furniture is made from tampon boxes, and Snickers bars are currency. But Lara quickly learns the rules and brings love and healing to her fellow inmates as she climbs the social ladder and acquires the nickname “Mama Love,” showing that jailhouse politics aren’t that different from the PTA meetings she used to attend. When she’s released, she reinvents herself as a ghostwriter. Now, she’s legally co- opting other people’s identities and getting to meet Oprah, meditate with the Dalai Lama, and have dinner with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. But the shadow of her past follows her. Shame is a poison worse than heroin—there is no way to detox. Lara must learn how to forgive herself and others, navigate life as a felon on probation, and prove to herself that she is more good than bad, among other essential lessons. The Many Lives of Mama Love is a heartbreaking and tender journey from shame to redemption, despite a system that makes it almost impossible for us to move beyond the worst thing we have ever done. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster (August 1, 2023)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982197668


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 67


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #453,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #375 in Dysfunctional Families (Books) #1,277 in Crime & Criminal Biographies #12,576 in Memoirs (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • outstanding and informative
I was hooked from the first line of reading. Her easy writing style makes you feel like you are having a cup of tea or coffee and talking with a friend. She’s a strong and resilient woman who shares her good, bad and really ugly sides to help others.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024 by Jane
    • Such an amazing book
Such an amazing book and story. Lara narrating it made it even more captivating. At first, I wasn't really into it. It was something I listened to in the background while I drove. I don't know exactly when, but suddenly I was deep in the story and enthralled. I wasn't done listening to it before I bought the Kindle version and decided next time I teach Crime and Delinquency to make it a required reading. I have recommended it to several of my students who are interested in reducing recidivism and are majoring in criminology. Lara's vulnerability and rawness, not to mention her candor at our very broken parole system was an eye opener and a mini step into the world of parolees. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024 by Dragonfliesndolphins
    • Well Written Memoir
This memoir covers a timely topic - addiction. That’s all you hear in the news. Overdoses. Fortunately this author overcame her addiction and in time and turned her life around into a successful well meaning life. I enjoyed the book. It was difficult reading about her incarceration, her guilt over leaving her four small children without a mother while she was in jail and the de-toxing was very realistically written - I imagine because she actually went through it - more than once. I liked her writing style and respect her recovery and success. CH ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024 by Cheryl Hand
    • Riveting!!
A roller coaster read! Well written, emotional and heartfelt. Such insight of another world where people live who have had issuess and their resolve. Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024 by AFG
    • Mama Love finally loves Mama Love
By telling you all that I have 37 years clean in recovery, I am somewhat blowing my anonymity. I hope readers understand that Lara was not a bad person, she was a sick person. I am a retired A&D counselor who spent many days across the desk from people on probation, who had stories like hers: " I don't have a car, a job, a place to stay, and I don't have a phone either. At the exact time I've hit rock bottom, the justice system says it's mandatory that I stay clean." People...this is the exact time addicts want to get high, and who can blame them?! Lara's strength was tested so many times, as she navigated rudderless through post incarceration. Talk about being able to juggle! Then someone would toss in another ball to juggle..."here, catch this!" Addicts in early recovery are fearful, because they don't know how to have a plan and goals. They are wrong. Lara had those plans and goals in her active addiction, she just needed to flip the switch, and see it from a different perspective. Go to great lengths no matter what...in a good way. Some people may wander why recovering addicts want to dig into, or remember their ugly horrible pasts. Even the "normal people" reading this book, understand that if we forget the past, we could be destined to repeat it. Be vigilant and cautious, grateful that you don't have to repeat those things. This is non fiction, but it's written like a great suspense novel. I was expecting more about Lara, not what she's been through and done. Then BAM, the last third of the book had me copying and saving passages on my kindle, as she dug deeper about forgiveness (mostly forgiving herself) self-worth, and the process of recovery. As Oprah would say, "AHA moments." The yin and the yang people: how would you know joy, if you haven't experienced sorrow? How would you experience true happiness (you can't buy it) if you haven't been to the depths of sadness and chaos? How would we know what's right, if we hadn't done or been wrong. Lara, thank you so much for allowing us on your journey. I also highly recommend "The Sun Does Shine." There is hope for the hopeless, but it takes work. She's doing the work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by Chuck
    • A Powerful Memoir of Healing and Hope for Those Struggling with Addiction
"The Many Lives of Mama Love" is a raw and deeply moving memoir that offers not only a glimpse into the complexities of addiction but also a profound journey of healing and recovery. This book is more than just a story—it's an inspiration for anyone struggling with their own demons, especially addiction. The author, Mama Love, unpacks her tumultuous life with honesty, shedding light on the root causes of addiction that often stem from deeper emotional wounds and trauma. Her story reveals how lying, stealing, and destructive behaviors were not just the surface issues, but symptoms of unresolved pain. By sharing her truth, she helps readers understand that addiction isn’t just about substance abuse—it’s about filling an emptiness created by past trauma, loss, and unresolved emotional struggles. What makes this memoir so powerful is the author’s courage to not only revisit her darkest moments but also to share the healing journey that has allowed her to break free from addiction. Mama Love’s path to recovery is one of self-awareness, accountability, and profound transformation. Her ability to embrace her flaws, face her past, and ultimately find peace offers hope to those who feel lost or helpless in their own recovery. Her message is clear: healing is possible, but it requires vulnerability, self-compassion, and the willingness to face the truth. For anyone on a journey of recovery, whether from addiction or any form of emotional struggle, this memoir provides both hope and practical wisdom. It serves as a reminder that we are not defined by our past mistakes and that the process of healing is long, but incredibly rewarding. I highly recommend "The Many Lives of Mama Love" to anyone seeking inspiration, understanding, or strength during their own recovery journey. This book proves that even in our darkest moments, there is always a chance for redemption and growth. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024 by Joe W
    • a great story
Thought provoking and just a good read. Thanks LLH for sharing your story! This makes me want to teach music in prisons.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025 by home owner
    • wow just wow
Maybe one of the most captivating books I’ve read all year. I plowed through it so fast. What a beautiful story!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024 by Dana Ruch

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