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by Gayle Kirschenbaum (Author)
Gayle Kirschenbaum grew up the target of her mother's relentless cruelty. Bruised by criticism and shaped by silence, she left home at sixteen-but the emotional assault continued for years, leaving wounds that would take decades to mend. Determined to heal, Gayle embarked on a bold journey to forgive the woman who had hurt her the most. What she uncovered not only transformed their relationship, but also offered a roadmap for others desperate to break free from generational pain. Bullied to Besties is a raw, relatable, and ultimately uplifting story of mother-daughter reconciliation-proof that even the deepest wounds can be mended with truth, compassion, and time.
Gayle Kirschenbaum is an Emmy(R)Award-winning producer, a filmmaker, writer, photographer, speaker, and forgiveness coach. Her acclaimed Netflix documentary Look at Us Now, Mother! chronicled her emotional reconciliation with the woman who once tormented her. She has spoken worldwide about healing generational trauma, and her TEDx talk No More Drama With Mama has inspired thousands. This is her most personal-and universal-story yet.
Number of Pages: 292
Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 27, 2025
