Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness

By: Deb Miller

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Paperback | 24 June 2025

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In this uplifting debut memoir perfect for fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Deb Miller discards the myth of Prince Charming once she realizes he can't get her to happily ever after and instead gets on the white horse herself, safely straps her kids on behind her, and figures out how to get there on her own.

Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness is part personal growth guide, part motivational memoir, and all heart. When Deb's college sweetheart can't deliver the fairy tale she expected, she takes charge and writes a new one. Her passion for tennis opens unexpected doors--from motherhood and midwestern housewife life to global marketing exec. Along the way to pursuing a better life for her children and chasing her own version of fulfillment, she experiences the turbulence of divorce and the thrill of reinvention.

Through it all, Deb draws rich parallels with the evolving Disney princesses--from Snow White to Moana--who, like her, break free of outdated roles and embrace self-discovery, resilience, and independence. This empowering story challenges societal expectations for women and encourages readers to rewrite their happily ever after and be their own hero.

Whether you're navigating single parenting, pursuing your own transformation, or simply craving an inspiring story of self-help and second chances, Forget the Fairy Tale is your permission slip to take control of your narrative--and find joy on your own terms.

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"Despite being taught to believe in princes on white horses saving the day, Deb Miller manages to teach herself (and her readers) to ride her own horse. With character and strength, Deb breaks out of tired traditions while embracing a very important one: motherhood. An inspiring read!”—Brenda Chapman, writer/director of Disney Pixar’s Brave

"Pure magic! Deb Miller's story is proof that we live our best lives when we refuse to settle for less than we deserve. Inspiring and powerful; every woman should read this."—Jill Zarin, author, entrepreneur, and original cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City

“Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness urges women to question, challenge, and ultimately transcend the fairytales that have long dictated women’s lives.”—Readers' Favorite, 5-star review

“In Miller’s inspiring account of finding happiness outside of societal expectations, she reminds readers—and herself—that ‘my happiness is up to me.’”—BookLife Reviews

“Forget the Fairy Tale & Find Your Happiness is a hopeful memoir about claiming ownership over one’s life.”—Forward Clarion Reviews

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