Valerie Bertinelli dishes dirt in new tell-all book
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’re probably aware that Valerie Bertinelli—ex-wife of Eddie Van Halen and Mommy of Wolfgang Van Halen—has just released a new tell-all memoir.
Included below is the publisher’s description of the book, followed by several video clips of Val’s recent appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” during which she talks about, among other things, her relationship with Eddie.
(Those interested in picking up a copy of the book—hardcover or audio version—can grab one at VanHalenStore.com.)
From Simon & Schuster:
Losing It
Valerie Bertinelli, then: bubbly sitcom star and America’s Sweetheart turned tabloid headline and rock star wife. Now: actress, single working mother of teenage rock star, and weight-loss inspiration to millions.
We all knew and loved Valerie Bertinelli years ago when she played girl-next-door cutie Barbara Cooper in the hit TV show One Day at a Time, and then starred in numerous TV movies. From wholesome primetime in America’s living rooms, Valerie moved to late nights with the hardest-partying band of the decadent eighties when she became, at twenty, wife to rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Losing It is Valerie’s frank account of her life backstage and in the spotlight. Here are the ups and downs of teen stardom, of her complicated marriage to a brilliant, tormented musical genius, and of her very public struggle with her weight.
Surprising, uplifting, and empowering, Losing It takes you behind the scenes of Valerie’s acting career and marriage, recalling the comforts, friendships, and problems of her television family, her close relationships with her parents and brothers, the stress and worries of being the wife of a rock star, and the joys of motherhood. Like many women, Valerie often remembers the state of her life by the food she ate and the numbers on her scale. So despite her celebrity, Valerie’s voice is so down-to-earth, honest, and appealing that you’ll feel as if you’re talking with a girlfriend over coffee. Funny and candid, Valerie recounts her attempts to maintain a healthy self-image while dealing with social pressures to look and act a certain way, and to overcome career insecurities and relationship problems, all of which will be familiar to the hundreds of thousands of women who struggle every day with these same issues.
From marital turmoil to the joys of a new career, from being named among Penthouse’s ten sexiest women in the world to overhearing whispers about her weight gain in the grocery store, this is Valerie’s inspiring journey as she finds new love, raises a terrific kid, and motivates other women as a spokesperson for Jenny Craig.
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February 27th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
wow that’s a sad story of hers
March 31st, 2008 at 9:01 am
I thought it was a great book.. It really dished the dirt on herself not Ed. I don’t know why alot of sites are trashing her. I think it took alot to come out and tell her story. And she knows that one great event did come out of their rocky marriage. Their son, Wolfie!!! What a amazing kid!!!They both only want the best for their son. Can’t wait until the tour starts again and to see them jam on that stage. Val, keep up the great work, you look amazing and are a great role model. Hope to meet you someday…
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:06 pm
dear valerie: First and formost a very “Happy Birthday ” to you…congrats on being able to overcome everything you have had to deal with over the years and surviving it!!! Im totally from th e80s and a huge styx-fan I partied withthem backstage too in 83′ It was awesome Iam in AA an dam coming up on 15 years sober on June 13th,2008… I really have liked you over the years and I just turned 47 in March.. I have bought and read your book I remember black beauties I did one once at burger king where I worked in Boston and my brother was pissed when he found out.. the room spun when I did it and I threw up… I hope ED is ok I have seen van halen in concert in Boston and washington,Dc I currently live in Baltimore ,MD May God continue to Bless Us and long live rock nroll- happy b-day and many many more give my love to Ed and wolfie lots of love from a long -time fan , from,annie o’malley -baltimore,md…peace be with you,A.
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Hi valerie -Happy Birthday congrats on loosing weight and I have read the book I though tit was good andIamsorry you had to go through alot of that stuff and I have had similar stories I tried on black beauty when I was 16 my brother was pissed and I have been in AA and am sober 15years on June13,1993 is my sobreity date..one day at a time… give my love to Ed and wolfie God Bless Us and long live Rock…see ya on may 15th here in Baltimore,md where Ilive presently…love,A.
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Happy birthday valerie ,may you have many many more thankyou for sharing your hardships with us it takes guts to come clean I know because I have been sober now in AA 15 years June 13,1993 is my sobriety date Iam currently writing my memeior as well… give my love to Ed and wolfie Ed can e-mail me at anniestyx@yahoo.com if he ever needs a another AA memeber to chat with …God Bless Us and Long live van halen and rockin roll..love, annie - baltimore,md…peace be with you,A see you on may 15th in balto I have had my ticket since before Xmas 2007…love,A.
June 6th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I’ve been a fan of Van Halen since 1979, and as a guitar player have great respect for Ed. So I was a little hesitant to read the “dirt” but was very excited to find that Valerie presents a fresh, honest, interesting and abova all FUNNY look behind the scenes of both her and Ed’s lives and careers. Definitely recommend this book for fans of the band and/or Valerie! *****
June 20th, 2008 at 1:54 am
she`s STILL hot!
August 21st, 2008 at 12:53 am
wow
October 23rd, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Like most parents we do things for years for our kids and seldom for ourselves. I believe Valerie is one of the Hottest women and has the smarts to go with it. I’m a huge VanHalen fan but, Ed is a fool for loosing her. She seems to be a very interesting and honest person. I would like to meet her some day.