Over the Influence
02 October 2025Synopsis
She's stronger than she's ever been. From shooting to worldwide fame as a teenager to processing mental health, addiction and trauma, Over the Influence is the breathtakingly candid memoir from pop icon JoJo.
‘I just needed something to take me out of my mind. And the pattern of telling myself I was going to stop but not being able to eroded any sliver of self-trust I still had . . . I felt ashamed. I couldn’t get over this idea that I was letting everyone down.’
Holding nothing back, JoJo shares her against-the-odds story of adversity and resilience, from being raised by parents who were both battling addiction and depression to the seven-year law suit she found herself locked in with her label, to eventually finding the strength to put the fragmented pieces of herself back together after a period of rebellion and self-betrayal. Over the Influence invites readers on a journey of self-redemption to discover what it truly means to find yourself.
'One-of-a-kind' – Vogue
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02 October 2025
9781035067244Reviews
Unsparing . . . [a] testament to her uncommon resilience — and her refusal to let anyone dictate how she uses her one-of-a-kind voice
A remarkably compassionate portrait . . . that's bolstered by fastidious journal entries [JoJo's] kept throughout her life . . . JoJo is back in control
Raw and unfiltered . . . [a] deeply personal perspective on how she learned to reclaim her power, both as an artist and a woman . . . With this new chapter, JoJo continues to inspire with her authenticity – reminding us all that it's okay to fall apart and put yourself back together
