Surviving Myself

Jennifer O’Neill knows all there is to know about fame and despair. Even before she skyrocketed to movie stardom at age twenty-two, she had experienced more than most women twice her age: international modeling at fifteen, marriage at seventeen and motherhood at nineteen. Hurtling through a seductive world of glamour, money and travel at a breakneck speed, Jennifer went on to capture hearts with her coveted role in Summer of ’42.

Her career was a dream come true. Her private nightmare had begun. In her relentless search for love, the dark years that followed saw scandal and sorrow offset by her exceptional beauty and style as she struggles through the trauma of eight marriages, nine miscarriages, a near-fatal gunshot wound and three other near-death experiences. Even motherhood proved a painful trial when one of her husbands sexually abused her oldest child, Aimee.

But Jennifer O’Neill is a survivor – with the grace of God. Now, with renewed optimism, she looks back on the roller coaster of her past with an unsparing honesty tempered with compassion, humor and insight. Her story is an unforgettable drama of a beautiful, talented, whimsical, yet deeply troubled woman redeemed in the end by the gift of her spiritual awakening and her restored faith in the resiliency of the human spirit.

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A Few Reviews...

"I commend Jennifer for having the courage in her autobiography to address tough issues. What a testimony -- You'll want to get it and read it!" -- Beverly LaHaye, Author of The Act of Marriage co-written with Tom LaHaye

"The biggest lie is that we are unworthy of Heaven's love. This book is a must read for anyone who is searching for that same unconditional and eternal companionship." -- Janet Parshall, Host of Janet Parshall's America

"You really have a talent for writing because I didn't want to put it down. There are hundreds of thousands of people in this world who would listen to your story just by virtue of who you are and where you've been, and that is a gift." -- Diane Welch

"When witnessing for Christ one of the most important things a believer can do is be honest about God's grace in their own life. Ms. O'Neill has done exactly this in her autobiography. She holds nothing back and makes no excuses. People who read about the several failed marriages and miscarriages of this former CoverGirl and star of Summer of '42 will probably be shocked. But more importantly, they will be inspired by the knowledge that even though our lives may be in a total mess, God is always standing before us with his arms wide open ready to cleanse us with his agape love. THANK YOU, MS. O'NEILL FOR YOUR TESTIMONY!!!" -- Rhonda Shelton

"Survive being the operative word, Jennifer O'Neill has been through the mill. It's nice to know it's okay to make mistakes and that we're not the only ones. Conclusion - Gracious and inspirational." -- William Morrow