Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom
Jan 2024 · Sold by BenBella Books
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard discovered that her whole life was a lie. After eight-and-a-half years of incarceration, she can finally tell you the truth—with this exclusive collection of interview transcripts and journal entries, plus her own illustrations and photos.
While incarcerated for her role in her mother’s death, Gypsy saw her story told by others again and again in the media, from news reports and podcasts to TV series like The Act (Hulu). Now, granted early parole and preparing to start a new life, she’s free to speak directly to her supporters and the world.
Falsely told that she suffered from debilitating, chronic illnesses, Gypsy grew up enduring physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother Dee Dee, including unnecessary medication and surgery. But her desperate attempts to escape a lifetime of isolation led Gypsy into the grip of another abuser, ultimately resulting in her mother’s murder.
Released is Gypsy’s frank, unflinching, and deeply personal reflection on her past, present, and hoped-for future, and includes:
While incarcerated for her role in her mother’s death, Gypsy saw her story told by others again and again in the media, from news reports and podcasts to TV series like The Act (Hulu). Now, granted early parole and preparing to start a new life, she’s free to speak directly to her supporters and the world.
Falsely told that she suffered from debilitating, chronic illnesses, Gypsy grew up enduring physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother Dee Dee, including unnecessary medication and surgery. But her desperate attempts to escape a lifetime of isolation led Gypsy into the grip of another abuser, ultimately resulting in her mother’s murder.
Released is Gypsy’s frank, unflinching, and deeply personal reflection on her past, present, and hoped-for future, and includes:
- Exclusive interviews with Gypsy recorded during her time in prison
- Gypsy’s contemplative writing on trust and betrayal, love and freedom, self-worth and identity, prison life, her marriage, and other personal issues
- Personal photos, drawings, and other memories from years past
Created with writers Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani, Released is a declaration of Gypsy’s resolve to turn her pain into perseverance, take accountability for her actions, and help others escape the trap that circumscribed her life for so long.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard discovered that her whole life was a lie. After eight-and-a-half years of incarceration, she can finally tell you the truth—with this exclusive collection of interview transcripts and journal entries, plus her own illustrations and photos.
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69 reviews
Ashleah
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May 12, 2026
Full of lies, false narratives & inaccuracies. Gypsy's lawyer Mike Stanfield used the MBP excuse to keep Gyp off death row, then Rod & Kristy sold the story to every news source for cash, as did Gypsy. She has 1q21.1 microdeletion, she NEEDED all SIX surgeries. Feeding tube- placed due to weighing 36 lbs. at almost 10 y/o. Salivary gland-ectomy (2 of 600) - after 2 yrs of Botox into glands & oral physical therapy didn't stop her drooling. This has been the greatest abuse hoax in history.
Lana Hannaman
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January 16, 2024
This book is a short read. I read it in an afternoon. Not really much you haven't already heard about Gypsy's story. She is saying she never wanted to be famous. If she doesn't then why do a publicity tour & write a book. Save your money because it isn't anything new.
Gabby Schafer
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January 9, 2024
Gypsy-Rose's self reflection and honesty about life make this a book you can't put down. I wish the very best for her and I hope she continues to find happiness and enjoy the little things.
About the author
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard served 8 years of a 10-year sentence for the second-degree murder of her mother, Clauddine Blanchard, and was released from Missouri's Chillicothe Correctional Center at the end of 2023. From birth to age 23, Gypsy was the victim of incomprehensible emotional, physical, and medical abuse at the hands of her mother, who is suspected to have suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy—a rare psychological disorder marked by attention-seeking behavior of a primary caregiver (most often the mother) through those who are in their care.
Melissa Moore is the Emmy-nominated executive producer of Lifetime’s The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Monster in My Family. Moore is the author of Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter and Whole: A Guide to Self-Repair.
Michele Matrisciani is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Bookchic LLC, where she offers an array of editorial services to authors, agents, and publishers. With more than twenty years in publishing, Michele has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Publisher’s Weekly, to name a few. She is a Pushcart Prize nominee, holds an MFA from Stony Brook University, and is the coauthor of the self-help book, Whole.
Melissa Moore is the Emmy-nominated executive producer of Lifetime’s The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Monster in My Family. Moore is the author of Shattered Silence: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer’s Daughter and Whole: A Guide to Self-Repair.
Michele Matrisciani is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Bookchic LLC, where she offers an array of editorial services to authors, agents, and publishers. With more than twenty years in publishing, Michele has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and Publisher’s Weekly, to name a few. She is a Pushcart Prize nominee, holds an MFA from Stony Brook University, and is the coauthor of the self-help book, Whole.
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard served 8 years of a 10-year sentence for the second-degree murder of her mother, Clauddine Blanchard, and was released from Missouri's Chillicothe Correctional Center at the end of 2023. From birth to age 23, Gypsy was the victim of incomprehensible emotional, physical, and m...
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