Creating Myself: How I Learned That Beauty Comes in All Shapes, Sizes, and Packages, Including Me

A renowned plus-size model describes her struggles with body image issues, drug addiction, and self-mutilation; her challenges with being an impoverished rock-and-roll celebrity's daughter in childhood; and the lessons she learned about self-acceptance and forgiveness.

Mia Tyler was born on December 22, 1978, in Hanover, New Hampshire. She grew up in New Hampshire, raised by her mother Cyrinda Foxe-Tyler. Mia's father, Steven Tyler, lead singer for the iconic rock band Aerosmith, was separated from Cyrinda, and the two would later divorce in 1987. Mia is one of the most successful plus sized models ever and she has appeared on shows such as Celebrity Fit Club, Mo'Nique's Fat Chance, and Tyra.