In this frank, unflinching, hilarious and-at times-heartbreaking memoir, Terra Jole, beloved star of reality television's Little Women: LA and Terra's Little Family, shares her never-before-told story of what it takes to overcome small-mindedness and make it as a little person in Hollywood. With little more than a dream in her heart, the passion in her soul, and two hundred dollars in her pocket, Terra Jole burst onto the Hollywood scene with a fierce determination to make her mark on the entertainment industry. But she quickly learned that while she may have been ready for Hollywood, Hollywood wasn't necessarily ready for her. At four foot two, Terra was born with achondroplasia, a form of short-limbed dwarfism, and because of her diminutive stature she often faced unimaginable prejudice and bigotry. After spending time in the trenches, as an evil elf on Ozzie Osbourne's Merry Mayhem Tour and later as a dancer on Miley Cyrus's Bangerz Tour, Terra struck out on her own and carved out a career for herself as a mini-Britney and mini-Gaga impersonator. But with her larger than life optimism and absolute belief in herself, Terra was determined not to be a "mini-anything" for long and she ultimately captured the hearts of reality TV fans around the world as the star and executive producer of the groundbreaking A+E Network's Lifetime television show Little Women: LA.

Author Biography

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Jole now lives in Los Angeles with her husband Joe Gnoffo and their two children. She appears in, and is executive producer of, A+E Network's Lifetime TV show Little Women: LA. She has appeared in movies including Austin Powers II and recorded the single "Booty Bee." In 2016, Jole released a full album of children's songs titled Penny's Playlist. Jole also launched MiniMama.com, a website that features original content for mothers and children. Terra supports and volunteers for the nonprofit organization Forte Animal Rescue. Throughout the years, she has personally adopted, fostered, and cared for dozens of pets without homes, about which she is very passionate.