Until Recently: A Memoir

by Ashley Romano, Burge Smith-Lyons (Foreword)

By the time she entered kindergarten Ashley Romano was already binging on food and struggling with feeling unworthy and unlovable. Growing up, she played the part of a happy-go-lucky teenager while regularly and shamefully harming herself in private. As an adult, still struggling with self worth and mental health issues, she eventually found herself 300 pounds, homeless and working in the sex industry. This is the story of how a seemingly unrelated decision to lose weight and get physically healthy became the catalyst for a total life transformation. Until Recently provides an intimate and detailed look at Ashley’s journey from an existence overwhelmed with hopelessness, guilt, shame and depression to living a life bursting with gratitude, forgiveness and self-love.

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2017

Reviews

[Amy Dupuis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Motivating and beautiful.

[Michelle Artimez · Rating 5 out of 5]

You won’t be able to put it down

I’ve known Ashley through social media and even had my hair styled by her once so i thought sure I know her, I’ve read her blogs, seen her photos, I’ll buy and read this just to continue to show my support. Boy, was I surprised to find I was wrong. I always knew she had a light that shone from her soul that was only confirmed when I met her in person, but to read this and learn that light was not always there actually broke my heart a little bit because I can’t imagine her any other way. The respect and admiration I have for her is now multiplied and I honestly can’t wait to read her next memoir. Congrats Ashley this is truly a masterpiece. Well written, well thought out and I’m grateful for you sharing your story.

[Liz Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

So inspiring. Read the whole thing in a day! It’s an amazing examination of how what seems like the worst thing that happens to you can actually be the best thing, and how changing your thoughts can change your life!

[Alycia Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Amazing Story

I cried and laughed as I read about this woman's incredible journey. Once I started I could not put the book down till I was done.

[Sarah Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a turn-around in life, health & intention!

[Kira]

Great book!

Loved this book could not put it down! Super inspirational! What a journey this woman has been on. Would love to read more on her lifestyle now.