- Elle's early life-lessons as a teenager modeling in 1980s New York building a remarkable career with professionalism, strong values, real results and her breakthrough opportunity with Sports Illustrated
- A meteoric rise to fame as a runway model for iconic designers like Azzedine Alaa and Calvin Klein and actress in Hollywood films like Sirens and Batman & Robin
- Nuanced reflections on relationships, divorces and the delights of raising her two sons.
- Previously undisclosed traumas with addiction, burnout, overall mental, emotional, and physical health--and the startling realization that gave her life new meaning
This open-hearted book reveals the authentic journey of personal transformation that empowered Elle to prevail over adversities, illness and inner conflicts. Told with Elle's irrepressible humor and honesty, elle offers a wise perspective on resilience, recovery, self-trust and authentic love that empowers readers to value their own uniqueness, embrace life, and love unconditionally.