Facing Inward is a memoir that weaves together stories of resilience, love, and self-discovery. At the heart of it is a candid reflection on a...

Facing Inward is a memoir that weaves together stories of resilience, love, and self-discovery. At the heart of it is a candid reflection on a life shaped by chronic illness, Southern family dynamics, and an unshakable sense of feeling different.

Moving through pivotal phases of her life-childhood, a life-saving kidney transplant, and the Covid-19 pandemic-Melissa opens a window into her experiences as a lesbian, media personality, and someone who had to constantly reckon with a body that never quite cooperated. Each chapter offers glimpses into the complexities of her identity, from personal relationships to her rise in the media world, peppered with celebrity encounters and moments of vulnerability.

This memoir is for anyone who's ever felt out of place in their own body or wondered how to find joy amid struggle. With wit and honesty, it tells the story a woman who refuses to let her differences define her, embracing them instead as part of the richness of her unique journey.

Author: Melissa Carter
Publisher: Whanging Dude Publishing
Published: 05/26/2025
Pages: 290
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9798989407804


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2025

About the Author
Carter, Melissa: - As a member of morning radio shows for 20 years, Melissa Carter could be heard on 99X, Q100 and B98.5 in Atlanta. She also served as Co-Host on Westwood One's "Radio with a Twist." Melissa was unexpectedly diagnosed with kidney disease at 26 and was on dialysis by 31, having no known family history of that condition. As a media personality she had the ability to share her experience with her audience, encouraging them to become organ donors in the process.