Maya Blue: A Memoir of Survival

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For fans ofBreaking BadandNarcos, a searingly honest and unforgettable memoir that challenges women to rethink everything they know about survival, resilience, and finding their voice.

At twenty-one, Brenda Coffee surrendered herself to her marriage and became a woman who would do almost anything her charismatic and powerful older husband, Philip Ray, wanted. Regardless of whether it was dangerous, adventurous, sexual, or illegal, she wanted to be the one woman he couldnt live without.

Brenda and Philips life together was a fairy tale until it wasnt. Until Philip, the founder of two high-profile, groundbreaking public companies, began making real cocaine in their basement and became addicted. Until the Big Six tobacco companies threatened their lives for creating the first smokeless cigaretteBrenda coined the terms vape and vapingand brutal Guatemalan military commandos forced her into the jungle at gunpoint.

A suspenseful, fast-paced memoir that reads like a thriller, Maya Blue will strike a chord with those whove lost their voice or had trouble finding their power. It will resonate with those who live with an addict or have grieved the loss of a spouse. But above all, it is an inspiring reminder that as long as you never surrender your voice and always keep your wits about you, you can survive almost anything.

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Coffee demonstrates her considerable powers as a storyteller and a wordsmithdelivers suspense and action that rivals any thriller.Kirkus starred review

Maya Bluereads like a Netflix series. Brenda Coffees compelling memoir reminds us of the importance of seizing our power.Lee Woodruff, coauthor of theNew York Timesbest-sellerIn An Instant, A Familys Journey of Love and Healing

This riveting memoir reads like a thriller. Beautifully written with courageous self-reflection, Brenda Coffees harrowing story of survival took my breath away.Laura Munson, author of theNew York Timesbest-sellerThis Is Not the Story You Think It Is, and theUSA Todaybestseller,Willas Grove

A memoir of unusual strength, resilience, resonance, and purpose. . . . At times, astonished readers will do well to stop reading for a moment and remind themselves that the experiences of this remarkable woman and brilliant storyteller are distilled from real life rather than the sweeping imagination of a titan of fiction.Readers Favorite

Five stars! I cant wait to see this memoir on the screen.LindaSivertsen,New York Timesbest-selling author and host of the acclaimedBeautiful Writers Podcast

Im an expert in tobacco and addiction, and Brenda survived a remarkable journey. She has my admiration.Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, Big Tobacco whistleblower, former VP of research, Brown & Williamson, focus of Academy Award-nominated film,The Insider

Brenda Coffee is the embodiment of bravery, strength, and courage, a badass woman who teaches us to advocate for ourselves.Grace Kraaijvanger, Founder & CEO, The Hivery

Coffee rises to show us what it means to be resilient, to fight for ones survival. You wont be able to put this one down.Laura Whitfield, author ofUntethered: Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground

Author Bio

Brenda Coffeeis a businesswoman, public speaker, and former board member and managing consultant to a public company she sold to Big Pharma. She is also the creator of two Top 10 websites, including 1010ParkPlace.com, home to her popular BRENDAS BLOG, which has repeatedly been voted a Top 10 Blog/Site for Women Over 50 by FeedSpot. Brenda is the author ofThe Breast Cancer SisterhoodandHusbands and Heroes:The Breast Cancer Caregiver, and was formerly a writer forSpirit, Southwest Airlines magazine. A graduate of Trinity University with a degree in journalism, she lives in San Antonio, Texas.