Book Description
One of the most successful groups in music history, the Backstreet Boys have sold 65 million albums to date, and AJ McLean, the tattooed bad boy of the group, has fans throughout the world. An integral part of the Backstreet Boys from the very beginning, AJ's mother, Denise, traveled with the group and served as their publicist and fan club coordinator. In close proximity to the successes and heartbreaks of her son's career, Denise watched her son's painful descent into alcoholism and depression. This revealing account tells the tale of AJ's rise to superstardom, his descent into addiction, and his struggles through rehab, and offers a look at the harsh world of the music industry. A candid and heartfelt story, this book will appeal to fans of the Backstreet Boys, readers interested in behind-the-scenes music industry stories, and mothers with children who have substance abuse problems.

About the Authors
Denise I. McLean is the mother of AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. She has been interviewed numerous times, including a 20/20 interview with Connie Chung and interviews on MTV, VH1, and the Howard Stern Show. She lives in Windermere, Florida. Nicole P. Gotlin worked with the Backstreet Boys for nine years as their managerial assistant as well as the operations manager of their Orlando-based office. She lives in Orlando, Florida. Nicole P. Gotlin first met the Backstreet Boys one week after their formation in 1993 and spent the next 9 years working with them. Nicole had a front row seat as they rose from a baby band to international superstars. She currently lives near Orlando, Florida with her husband Douglas, a physician, and their son, Max Stuart.