And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress

Sophia Bush has always understood the power of stories. She¡¯s seen it in the connection millions around the world have had to the women she¡¯s played on-screen¨Dincluding Drs. Sam Griffith on Good Sam and Cass Beckman on Grey¡¯s Anatomy, Erin Lindsay on Chicago P.D., and, of course, the iconic, beloved Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill¨Dand in activism, where exposing truths about inequality and power has opened eyes, forced change, and made her a symbol of fearlessness. She¡¯s also seen it in her personal life, when her experiences and opinions have been distorted to drive clicks and create drama. Stories are powerful. And now, in And I Will Tell You Mine, these will be shared by the woman they belong to: Sophia herself. With unflinching honesty, she opens up about her bohemian childhood in Los Angeles and the unexpected road from journalism student to actor; the life-changing decade of One Tree Hill, where she navigated relationships on- and off-screen and fought for her character¡¯s integrity; the realities of marriage and divorce in the spotlight; and her years in Chicago, where a dream job forced her into two lives¨Ca badge-wearing protector in one, and a woman in need of protecting in the other. She also offers a side of herself that¡¯s not often seen: the curious, human, laugh-out-loud-funny Sophia, who boldly defies demands that she stay in her lane instead of pursuing activism; hops on a last-minute flight to attend a dance party at the White House; gathers community and finds chosen family in unexpected places (including a cruise); and makes the most of vacations gone horribly, hilariously wrong. Beautifully written, and at turns both personal and universal, And I Will Tell You Mine is Sophia¡¯s unforgettable journey through becoming, un-becoming, and becoming again; embracing the light when the world feels overwhelmingly dark; and finally, joyously, coming home to your truest self.