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

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

by Denise I. McLean (Author), Nicole P. Gotlin (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 248
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: BenBella Books
Published: 10 Nov 2003

ISBN 10: 1932100156
ISBN 13: 9781932100150

Media Reviews
Denise's tale of sacrifice, success, struggle and triumph is an inspiration to every mother working to raise her child in a difficult world. A book every mother should read! -- Leslie O'Shaughnessy, President of the Millennium Woman Foundation. Very easy to read. Denise writes it in a to-the-point way ... the book [is] well-written. -- The Wave-Duluth News Tribune.
Author Bio
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 Orlando, Florida.