The Size of Everything: a memoir

“A beautifully written story of triumph and wit and sheer determination to survive.” 
~W. Bruce Cameron, bestselling author 

"I’ve been raving like a maniac about this book ever since I read it. I honestly don’t remember reading a memoir this compelling and inspirational since The Glass Castle."
~Carla Levy, Editor-at-large, Good Housekeeping  

“A remarkable, inspiring story.” 
~Jane Heller, bestselling author
 
“In The Size of Everything, Erin Cole and Jenna McCarthy have practically invented a new genre. At turns heartbreaking, sweet, and inspirational, this book reveals new pockets of reality while slowly and slyly making you fall in love with one of the toughest protagonists you’ll ever meet.” 
~Travis Sentell, author of Fluid and In the Shadow of Freedom

“A searing account of a broken, devastating childhood and the triumph that emerged in spite of—and because of—the wreckage. What a book.”
~Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author

“I was captivated by The Size of Everything from the very first page. With a magical blend of moments funny, uplifting and unforgiving, Cole and McCarthy have managed to turn a gruesome past into poetry. Get ready to fall in love.” 
~Elizabeth Lyons, bestselling author 

“In The Size of Everything, Erin Cole’s life is stunningly documented by Jenna McCarthy in short but powerful chapters that describe the pain of an unimaginably brutal childhood that eventually becomes a life-changing message of hope. Cole’s amazing story is raw, honest, often heartbreaking, sometimes laugh-out-loud hilarious, and guaranteed to warm your heart.”
~Vikki Jensen Claflin, author of Who Left the Cork Out of My Lunch?

“The Size of Everything is told in eloquent slivers of time that will, at times, jar the reader from complacency. This is one you’ll read again and again.”
~Tamara Doris, author of Casey’s Quest 

“From tumultuous to triumphant, you will be mesmerized by Erin Cole’s story from the very first page. This story, told with candid honesty and grace, chronicles one girl’s desire to create a better life for herself. Erin’s story is a lesson to us all, to never give up no matter what obstacles are in the way.”
~Stephanie Elliot, author of Sad Perfect

“The Size of Everything captures the feeling of childhood wonder and nostalgia for a bygone era of running wild and free, while giving the reader shocking glimpses of the horrors going on behind closed doors. The powerful message that one can not only survive, but succeed, despite exposure to death, addiction, and abuse is one that will serve the world.”
~Kim DeVenne, Producer, Highway 101 Entertainment 

“The Size of Everything captivates the reader from page one and stays with you long after you finish reading.” 
~Cindy Bokma, author of The Blondes of Bel Air