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A Little Bit Broken: A Memoir
NATIONAL BESTSELLERIt never gets better, but it does get easier. That's the first thing Roz says to anyone who asks him for advice. Anyone who's fighting like hell, just hanging on or putting the pieces back together. When you're broken, fixed becomes an obsession. Roz is a multi-platform entertainer and storyteller who hosts three shows a day and sleeps five hours a night. On The Roz & Mocha Show, ET Canada Live and Entertainment Tonight Canada Roz built an audience and turned them into family. But as with most families, there is just some shit we don't talk about. From growing up in a small town to getting lost, drunk and terrified in New York while interning for The Howard Stern Show; from finding comfort in the arms and beds of strangers to kicking an opioid addiction he didn't know he had; from broken bones to broken hearts and a broken marriage. From navigating grief and guilt following the devastating loss of his father to persevering in the face of an ongoing and private battle with his own body. All is shared in Roz's disarming signature blend of blunt truth and humour.A Little Bit Broken is a deeply personal and inspiring account of self-forgiveness, redemption and recovering from bad choices—because let's face it, the reason we make bad choices is that they usually feel really good. And Roz has made them all. "This book is the whole story I've never shared before. . . . This is the shit we don’t talk about. Welcome to the family."
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2022
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October 25, 2022
This guy really needs therapy. Most of this book is a humble brag about toxic behaviors and how they lead to the type of story that make you the life of the party. Despite his terrible life choices and self inflicted wounds he ends up falling into an incredible career he doesn’t really seem interested in pursuing. His bad behavior (and I’ll admit charming personality) is rewarded with opportunities only afforded to privileged white boys.
Is Roz a bad guy? Not really.
Aside from a long winded proposal, I’m not sure what he was trying to say with this book.
Is Roz a bad guy? Not really.
Aside from a long winded proposal, I’m not sure what he was trying to say with this book.
October 1, 2022
As soon as I finished it, I wanted to go back to page 1 and start again. Maybe because Roz said he likes to begin telling a story at the end. Maybe that's one of the reasons reading the ending made me want to cycle back to the beginning. I also started my review from the end. In this case, it wasn't the hardest part to write, this was the easiest.
The book had me in tears from start to finish. And especially right in the middle. I laughed too, he didn't disappoint on that front. But I also got to know him better. So many of his stories were familiar to radio show listeners, but so much was new. Every piece of advice Roz has given comes directly from his life, it's not made up, theoretical, he doesn't try to put himself in other people shoes when they ask about loss or ending a relationship. He's been there and he didn't always handle it the way he now thinks one should.
I don't want to comment on his story, on his life, with big words of my own. So I'll say what I've learnt about myself instead. You shouldn't give up and you shouldn't hide, no matter how hard it seems, you can always pick up your pieces. Goals take a shit ton of effort to achieve, that should be obvious, nothing is handed over to you. Surround yourself with the people who matter and never be afraid to ask for help.
There are things we can't fix and things we can't replace. But filling that space with something sounds like solid advice. I really wish Roz and his family the best and... since he teased "the next one" one or two times, I'll be waiting to read it!
The book had me in tears from start to finish. And especially right in the middle. I laughed too, he didn't disappoint on that front. But I also got to know him better. So many of his stories were familiar to radio show listeners, but so much was new. Every piece of advice Roz has given comes directly from his life, it's not made up, theoretical, he doesn't try to put himself in other people shoes when they ask about loss or ending a relationship. He's been there and he didn't always handle it the way he now thinks one should.
I don't want to comment on his story, on his life, with big words of my own. So I'll say what I've learnt about myself instead. You shouldn't give up and you shouldn't hide, no matter how hard it seems, you can always pick up your pieces. Goals take a shit ton of effort to achieve, that should be obvious, nothing is handed over to you. Surround yourself with the people who matter and never be afraid to ask for help.
There are things we can't fix and things we can't replace. But filling that space with something sounds like solid advice. I really wish Roz and his family the best and... since he teased "the next one" one or two times, I'll be waiting to read it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2022
I’m on the fence of if I liked it or not… seems like a good guy that just wanted to rebel and not make life easy for himself. He eventually found his niche and someone to put up with his antics and was truly too old for his behaviour. Way too many pages mourning over his dad - seemed very guilt driven.
Not a book I’d recommend unless you want to dive deep into a dysfunctional life.
Not a book I’d recommend unless you want to dive deep into a dysfunctional life.
November 2, 2023
Audio. Read by the author. Ok, tbh I did not know this author but had seen the memoir highly recommended a number of times. It came up in my holds many times and I kept putting it off, bc I wasn’t really in a rush to for it, not really knowing him. Well, I dove in this week and WOW! What a storyteller! It took me only 2 days to listen to it as I just wanted to keep listening! This man was just a regular Canadian kid growing up in small town Ontario, who tells the story of his complicated life with brutal honestly and transparency. It is both inspiring and heartbreaking. I don’t know how many times I laughed, and cried. So many things to take away from this. We are all a little bit broken. And that’s ok.
October 2, 2022
I loved this book. My jaw dropped several times and I was brought to tears. Entirely unpredictable, warm, insightful, with plenty of "holy ***t" moments. Roz has lived an unusual life, to say the least. He adjusted his personality to fit the job or the relationship he was in, before finally finding himself beneath the veneer. Although it's about a man discovering his place in the world, and dealing with demons and regrets, there's nothing cliched about it. Great writing. Deep insights. A heck of a ride.
January 23, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I measured the success of this book on the number of tears I shed, and there were many tears, both happy and heart-wrenching. Other reviewers are quick to rip apart his life and tell Roz he needs therapy, but that's not a book review... We don't get to judge someone's life. Roz was brave and enchanting, and I loved how each chapter ended in a way that perfectly wove the foundation of the next. He is well written, and it left me not wanting to put the book down. I can't wait to share this book with someone else (after I read it again and again). Well done Roz! 👏
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October 9, 2022Just WOW! I have never written a review on a single book I have read but then again I have never finished a book in a single day. This book made me laugh, cry, and cry some more. The end was so wholesome and pure. I always wondered if i was asked the question Roz or Mocha on kiss 92.5 who would I pick…. After this book I am certain it would be Roz!
January 29, 2024
This book was super heartfelt and entertaining. Roz goes into great detail about his life events and all the moments leading up to now in such detail that you feel like you're with him through it all.
The end got a lil slow for me but overall really enjoyed!
October 30, 2022
Please look for the TWs before you pick this one up!
I'm going to be honest, I didn't even know who Roz Weston was before I came across his memoir at work. And because I've been falling in love with memoirs and autobiographies, I HAD to read this one.
I wasn't disappointed.
Weston has gone through A LOT. Honestly, when he started detailing his self-destructive behaviour and self-worth issues I wasn't wholly surprised. It's incredible to see how put together of an image some people can show off to the world, but inside they're a storm cloud of emotions and experiences they can't voice or even begin to fully comprehend.
This was a beautiful, raw, and heartbreaking life story and frankly, good for him for succeeding despite the trauma he faced. I also liked seeing the complicated relationship he had with his dad, even though his dad wasn't like the other dads of the time.
I highly recommend you give this a read--especially the audiobook since he narrates the book himself. He has a great voice.
Happy reading!
I'm going to be honest, I didn't even know who Roz Weston was before I came across his memoir at work. And because I've been falling in love with memoirs and autobiographies, I HAD to read this one.
I wasn't disappointed.
Weston has gone through A LOT. Honestly, when he started detailing his self-destructive behaviour and self-worth issues I wasn't wholly surprised. It's incredible to see how put together of an image some people can show off to the world, but inside they're a storm cloud of emotions and experiences they can't voice or even begin to fully comprehend.
This was a beautiful, raw, and heartbreaking life story and frankly, good for him for succeeding despite the trauma he faced. I also liked seeing the complicated relationship he had with his dad, even though his dad wasn't like the other dads of the time.
I highly recommend you give this a read--especially the audiobook since he narrates the book himself. He has a great voice.
Happy reading!
November 7, 2022
When I read a memoir this is how I want it to be I want it to hurt my heart and see all the awful and good things the person has gone through. Whenever I’m driving to work in the morning I listen to his radio show and it always makes me laugh but I never knew what he went through to get here. I’m really glad I read this book it really hooked me till the end.
And the proposal at the ending was a nice touch, hope he goes through it I’m rooting for them!
And the proposal at the ending was a nice touch, hope he goes through it I’m rooting for them!
January 22, 2024
I love Roz and really only knew of him thru listening to the Roz & Mocha Show, reading this book was learning a whole other side of him … it was in some ways an emotional read. Feeling of sadness and moments of being pulled back of knowing what he had gone through. It was hard to imagine his pain when all you knew was of he’s radio personality. I’m glad I read this , and nice to see there was a some light and happiness that came in the end.
January 10, 2024
Raw, emotional, heartbreaking and inspiring. A well written account of events that shaped Roz’ life. You will definitely understand him a little bit more after reading this book, and just how significant all the things he went through, have helped get him to where he is today. I selfishly wish he wrote more about the show, but it was it was still a great read nonetheless.
June 20, 2024
A great book that highlights addiction, loss, and mental health. This book was very well written and a great read!
October 23, 2024
3 Stars = I liked it
The predominant thought that ran through my mind while reading Roz Weston’s memoir was this: You could be raised by the most loving and supportive parents and still end up feeling incredibly sad, lonely, and broken. No one is immune.
I didn’t know much about Roz Weston before reading his memoir. I had heard of The Roz and Mocha Show (I saw their ads) and knew that he was one of the hosts of ET Canada. So most of what Weston shared in his memoir was new to me.
He gets very personal and some of the things he shares can be interpreted as triggering - self-harm, for one.
Lots of heavy stuff; this isn’t a light and fluffy read. But Weston communicates it all in a natural, conversational style that I found easy to read.
The predominant thought that ran through my mind while reading Roz Weston’s memoir was this: You could be raised by the most loving and supportive parents and still end up feeling incredibly sad, lonely, and broken. No one is immune.
I didn’t know much about Roz Weston before reading his memoir. I had heard of The Roz and Mocha Show (I saw their ads) and knew that he was one of the hosts of ET Canada. So most of what Weston shared in his memoir was new to me.
He gets very personal and some of the things he shares can be interpreted as triggering - self-harm, for one.
Lots of heavy stuff; this isn’t a light and fluffy read. But Weston communicates it all in a natural, conversational style that I found easy to read.
October 5, 2022
I could not put this book down. Just wow.
This entire book left me an emotional wreck. It was heartbreaking, sad, hilarious and inspiring. The vulnerability as he was open and laid himself bare. I don't want to say it was relatable because no one has the same two experiences, but I saw myelf in every situation and felt his pain. Well done!
This entire book left me an emotional wreck. It was heartbreaking, sad, hilarious and inspiring. The vulnerability as he was open and laid himself bare. I don't want to say it was relatable because no one has the same two experiences, but I saw myelf in every situation and felt his pain. Well done!
January 9, 2023
Actual rating - 3.75/5
I really enjoyed this but I struggled at times with it. I loved some chapters but also didn't love others. I listened to the audio book which I think made the difference here. Solid read but I found myself not connecting with it as much.
TW - Grief, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts
I really enjoyed this but I struggled at times with it. I loved some chapters but also didn't love others. I listened to the audio book which I think made the difference here. Solid read but I found myself not connecting with it as much.
TW - Grief, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts
October 25, 2022
Kiss is the only radio station I listen to, so I was very excited for this book. We feel like we know radio or tv hosts when they are part of our daily lives, this books tells a story that was surprising and confirms, we know nothing.
January 20, 2023
damn roz, reading this i realized i’m a little bit broken too
May 3, 2023
Listened to the audiobook.
Didn't have this book on my list but saw it was available so decided to try it. I must say I was quite surprised at how much I liked it. While I wouldn't call myself a fan of Roz's I do listen to him on the radio and saw him on ET Canada. I loved how candid he was in the book. So honest and open. I was so interesting hearing about his childhood and he really laid everything out on the table. After reading this book I can say I am a bigger fan of his and would recommend this book.
Didn't have this book on my list but saw it was available so decided to try it. I must say I was quite surprised at how much I liked it. While I wouldn't call myself a fan of Roz's I do listen to him on the radio and saw him on ET Canada. I loved how candid he was in the book. So honest and open. I was so interesting hearing about his childhood and he really laid everything out on the table. After reading this book I can say I am a bigger fan of his and would recommend this book.
August 21, 2024
He had a rough go through his life. Most which could probably be sorted out with therapy. He talks so much about how his dad taught him that it doesn't have to be perfect, but it can be fixed, and proceeded to not try very hard to repair himself in any way.
A good story, but it seemed so out of character from the rest of the book to not do therapy. He talks about how things can be repaired with a little work, then proceeds to not do work to repair himself. It makes me wonder what he wasn't open about that links most of his story to that train of thought about therapy.
A good story, but it seemed so out of character from the rest of the book to not do therapy. He talks about how things can be repaired with a little work, then proceeds to not do work to repair himself. It makes me wonder what he wasn't open about that links most of his story to that train of thought about therapy.
January 16, 2024
A well written memoir that is both truly heartbreaking and heartwarming. Roz reminds us how every day is a new day and we can reinvent ourselves and try again on any given day. There were parts I wish he elaborated more on but I enjoyed reading his story and appreciate his honesty and willingness to be vulnerable. Well done!
June 21, 2023
What an interesting book! It made me laugh and it made me cry super hard when he started talking about grief. I couldn’t put it down and was invested the whole way. I just wish there were pics of Roz growing up
January 22, 2024
If you are a fan of the podcast and radio show then I believe you will enjoy this book. It is a detailed breakdown of how Roz started out, and how he got to where he is now. Interesting, and raw - he didn’t sugar coat anything and it gives the reader an in depth view of him.
November 14, 2025
This was raw and unfiltered. Roz has a gift of describing feelings and emotions you didn’t know could be described.
January 2, 2023
What the hell, Roz!!! I was not expecting to cry from chapter 1!! Everyone needs to ride this emotional rollercoaster. This must have been so hard but thank you for baring your soul to the readers, Roz. I am glad I picked up the audiobook for this one.
November 18, 2022
I found the writing style a bit awkward, especially the chapter transitions. But I deeply felt the message.
March 25, 2023
Extremely raw and well written. This book made me laugh and cry.. and cry some more! I loved learning his background after listening to him every morning on my way to work.
October 25, 2022
If I could choose any ONE book to give a thousand star rating, I would pick this one. This book had me feeling every emotion; happy, sad, angry, excited, irritated, surprised.
It was the bravest thing someone could write because it was just so raw and out there. I feel like I’m going to miss Roz now that I’m finished reading this book and I wish I could be a close friend in his life lol!
So many great quotes to go by in life :)
It was the bravest thing someone could write because it was just so raw and out there. I feel like I’m going to miss Roz now that I’m finished reading this book and I wish I could be a close friend in his life lol!
So many great quotes to go by in life :)
November 29, 2022
This book was exceptional, beautiful, and raw. I did not know anything about Roz Weston before reading this book and I can confidently say, he now feels like family. There are so many parallels between his grief for his Dad and my own; to the point of being rather shocking. I am so grateful my friend recommended this memoir to me! I listened to it as an audiobook but I will also buy a copy. It was that good.
February 14, 2023
I don't really know Roz - just a bit from ET. He is a good writer, and offers some good advice. I don't think I understand him though. And while I sort of sympathize with some of the things he's gone through, I kept thinking that if I heard about him from a woman he knew, I'm not sure I'd feel as much sympathy. So I'm not quite sure what to do with this book or how to think of him.
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