Combat Love

Alisyn Camerota's memoir chronicles her chaotic teenage years on the Jersey Shore, where she found belonging in the local punk scene after her family's collapse.

The book details her harrowing experiences at iconic venues like CBGB, her early independence at 16, and her determined pursuit of a journalism career.

It explores themes of familial estrangement, self-reliance, and the complex mother-daughter relationship through Camerota's journey toward professional success and emotional wholeness.