Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today

Written by Valerie Bertinelli

Narrated by Valerie Bertinelli

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Beloved actress, Food Network personality, and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli reflects on life at sixty and beyond.

Behind the curtain of her happy on-screen persona, Valerie Bertinelli’s life has been no easy ride, especially when it comes to her own self-image and self-worth. She waged a war against herself for years, learning to equate her value to her appearance as a child star on One Day at a Time and punishing herself in order to fit into the unachievable Hollywood mold. She struggled to make her marriage to Eddie Van Halen — the true love of her life — work, despite all the rifts the rock-star lifestyle created between them. She then watched her son follow in his father’s footsteps, right up onto the stage of Van Halen concerts, and begin his own music career. And like so many women, she cared for her parents as their health declined and saw the roles of parent and child reverse. Through mourning the loss of her parents, discovering more about her family’s past, and realizing how short life really is when she and her son lost Eddie, Valerie finally said, “Enough already!” to a lifelong battle with the scale and found a new path forward to joy and connection. Despite hardships and the pressures of the media industry to be something she’s not, Valerie is, at last, accepting herself: she knows who she is, has discovered her self-worth, and has learned how to prioritize her health and happiness over her weight. With an intimate look into her insecurities, heartbreaks, losses, triumphs, and revelations, Enough Already is the story of Valerie’s sometimes humorous, sometimes raw, but always honest journey to love herself and find joy in the everyday, in family, and in the food and memories we share.

“This thoughtful, bighearted book is sure to be a hit with Bertinelli fans and those with an appetite for stories of hard-won self-acceptance. A warmly intimate memoir.” 

– Kirkus Reviews

 

“In a series of brutally frank essays, Bertinelli looks back on the emotional struggles and triumphs of her life. By turns raw and inspiring, this contains a little bit of wisdom for everyone.” 

– Publishers Weekly

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jan 18, 2022
• ISBN: 9780358628965

Valerie Bertinelli

VALERIE BERTINELLI is an actress and TV personality, best known for starring in the 70’s sitcom One Day at a Time. She now hosts the Emmy Award–winning Food Network show Valerie’s Home Cooking as well as Kids Baking Championship. She is the author of Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time, and the follow-up Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life without Opening the Fridge, as well as Valerie’s Home Cooking and One Dish at a Time.

Reviews for Enough Already

[Donna Attfield · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a wonderful book I laughed and I cried and I got depressed and I got happy The best audiobook I’ve listened to so far I can’t wait to try the recipes too?

[Alex · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book by Valerie! She shares many personal stories and experiences. The recipes were a bonus!

[Deborah Brawley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I find myself in your shoes. And my life is full of self respect now after soul searching myself. Twice divorced. One after 27 years. Low self esteem and now I have found myself. I too, am not looking for love other than my family friends and my beautiful shorkie Bella , of 15 years. Her time is not long but I soak in her devotion for me . Life is good after you realize you are worth it. I used to be so critical of my body when I looked fantastic, walked 4 miles a day and did aerobics daily. Gosh, I looked great but never thought of myself that way. I relate to you Valerie!!! And your book is awesome I enjoyed every minute of it. And me being a huge Eddie Van Halen fan for soooo many years. I loved listening to your times with him and your son. And now I’m also listening to WVH. BEAT WISHES TO YOU SWEET VALERIE ?I think you are a beautiful soul inside and out! I look forward to making the lasagna recipe that was your moms?love your show always. Stay true to yourself.. Debbie

[mlpedler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's like listening to a friend. I've read her 2 previous books but this one resonated the most.

[Shannon Mahler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So inspiring, hopeful and honest. Loving, natural ..when Valerie Bertinelli laughs and smiles and sheds tears, you don't just HEAR it here, you FEEL it. She is fabulous and the stories and recipes are too. ???✌️

[Barbara N Jabba · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Valerie puts it all on the line in this riveting and transparent memoir. She has, more than any other book or therapist, taught me how to love myself and why it’s so important to stop wasting your life trying to be something you are not and measuring happiness by a number on the scale. I’m so happy for her and am inspired to stop wasting my precious time with futile efforts. It is time to life life to the fullest. With love.

[Karen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

We are all on our own journey, and when we share our stories, we truly learn how human we all really are. Valerie is so open and honest and totally relatable. I laughed and shed tears with her as she opened up about her unique journey, and I thank her for bringing me along for the ride. A truly delicious read. And a great lesson: stop looking for the critics-listen to the Love.