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Backstreet Mom

A Mother's Tale of Backstreet Boy AJ McLean's Rise to Fame, Struggle with Addiction, and Ultimate Triumph

Published by Smart Pop
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Featured on "Oprah" and "Good Morning America.

Backstreet Mom is the story of one single mother's courageous battle to save her son could be the story of any woman with a child in trouble. There's more money at stake, more public attention and a larger than life career in the balance.

An integral part of the Backstreet Boys from the very beginning, AJ McClean's mother, Denise, traveled with the group and served as their publicist and fan club coordinator. In close proximity to the successes and heartbreaks of her son's career, Denise watched her son's painful descent into alcoholism and depression. This revealing account tells the tale of AJ's rise to superstardom, his decline into addiction, and his struggles through rehab, and offers a look at the harsh world of the music industry.

Any mother who's ever faced the pain of a child unraveling will find herself in the pages of this honest and inspiring memoir.

About The Authors

Denise I. McLean is the mother of AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. She has been interviewed numerous times, including a 20/20 interview with Connie Chung and interviews on MTV, VH1, and the Howard Stern Show. She lives in Windermere, Florida.

Nicole P. Gotlin worked with the Backstreet Boys for nine years as their managerial assistant as well as the operations manager of their Orlando-based office. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Smart Pop (November 10, 2003)
  • Length: 248 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781935251439

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