Such a Pretty Picture

Andrea Leeb's Such a Pretty Picture is a candid memoir in which she recounts being sexually abused by her father as a child, the complicated role of her mother, and the long process of recovery.

The book blends personal narrative with reflections on therapy, resilience, and advocacy, showing how trauma reshapes relationships and identity.

Leeb also writes about how literature and writing served as refuge and tools for survival while she navigated adulthood.

Her memoir has a strong emphasis on destigmatizing conversations about incest and providing resources and hope to other survivors.

Through honest detail and advocacy, the book aims to demonstrate that healing is possible and to connect readers to support services.