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April 5, 2022 Tabitha Bailey, Senior Publicist

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When Laura Whitfield was fourteen, her extraordinary brother, Lawrence, was killed in a
mountain climbing accident. That night she had an epiphany: Life is short. Dream big, even if it
means taking risks. After graduating from high school, she set out on her own and moved to
North Carolina’s Outer Banks for a magical summer filled with friendships, boys, and beer. One
night she met a handsome DJ, who everyone called “Steve the Dream,” and risked her heart.
When September came, Steve moved to New York City to become a model, which prompted
Laura to start thinking about modeling, too.

After a semester of college, and still seeking to fill the void left by her brother’s death, she
dropped out and moved to New York to become a cover girl. But while juggling the demands of
life in the big city waiting tables, failed relationships, and the cutthroat world of modeling Laura
lost her way.

Untethered is a stirring memoir about a young woman’s quest to find hope and stability after
devastating loss. Ultimately, it’s about overcoming shame, embracing faith, and learning that
taking risks and failing can lead to a bigger life than one might dare to imagine.

Overview:

 Addresses several themes such as grief and resilience, and topics like infidelity and faith.
 A relatable story to those exploring life’s possibilities and looking for validation.
 This book is a memoir about finding a way in life after a devastating loss.

~over~
 Untethered
A Memoir
By Laura Whitfield
On Sale April 5, 2022
Paperback | $16.95 | ISBN-13: 978-1647422219

Advance Praise:
"When life falls apart, it's easy to assume you're alone in your suffering. Or worse, that you're stuck
there. Untethered  is a haunting exploration of life's disorienting darkness punctuated by lightning
strikes of hope. Laura forces readers to confront the vulnerability of being human while offering a
rousing call to more abundant life. If you're ever felt blindsided by disappointment and
disillusionment, Laura's journey of faith amid failure is not to be missed. Highly recommend!”
-Jonathan Merritt, contributing writer for The Atlantic and author of Learning to Speak God from
Scratch

“Untethered is a breathtaking glimpse into the unraveling of a life after death. With winsome prose,
Whitfield's poignant coming-of-age narrative takes the reader on a journey of what happens when
we come undone. This is a timely memoir of loss, sex, beauty, family, and the courage it takes to
regain our footing amid chaos.” - Dana Trent, author of Dessert First: Preparing for Death While
Savoring Life 

“Untethered is an exciting journey of a dynamic woman and while it represents her life, there are so
many moments of “oh, I know that feeling” that she could be writing about me and my life, only
with different names! So many of us have gone through the journey of finding ourselves while
thinking it takes a man to get there Whitfield’s story shows us that we need ourselves to find
ourselves and along the way, we might also find love. A great read for women of all ages.” - Jen
Oleniczak Brown, founder of The Engaging Educator and author of Think On Your Feet

About the Author:

Laura grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, the daughter of a journalist
and a teacher. She has been an advertising copywriter, newspaper
columnist, staff writer for an international relief agency, travel writer,
blogger, teacher, communications director for several nonprofits, and
personal assistant to a New York Times bestselling author. Laura is
passionate about her faith, books, travel, nature (especially the beach),
social justice, and her family. She lives in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina, with her husband, Stephen.

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