We Are the Stars
A Memoir
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Pub Date Jun 2 2026 | Archive Date Jun 2 2026
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Description
WINNER OF THE MATT RICHELL AWARD FOR BEST NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 INDIE BOOK AWARDS, BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR
From day one of her wildly unconventional childhood, Gina blazed her own trail—dancing through a hidden world of '90s nightlife and into the arms of a conman, then fleeing to the wilderness to heal and to learn the deepest lessons life and death can offer.
If you're ready to get lost in jungles, wander into wolf dens, sing with storms, rescue orphaned animals, dive to the depths, and find yourself by losing it all—this book is for you.
- The inaugural winner of Alone Australia tells her own story
- A U.S. edition with a new cover and full-color interior
- Praised by Hugh Jackman, Charlotte Wood, and Bri Lee
- A raw, lyrical memoir of survival, grief, and joy
Climb aboard this magic-carpet ride through the mystery of the human heart. You've never read anything like it.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781524899905 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 432 |
Available on NetGalley
Average rating from 8 members
Featured Reviews
Morgan W, Reviewer
I went into We Are the Stars not really knowing who Gina Chick was at all, and honestly? I think that made the reading experience even more special. This memoir doesn’t rely on fame or prior knowledge to carry it—it stands entirely on its own as a deeply human story about grief, love, and learning how to exist after loss.
At its core, this book is about the death of Gina’s mother and the way grief reshapes everything. But it’s also about slowing down, listening—to your body, to the land, to your intuition—and finding meaning outside of the structures we’re usually told will save us. Her connection to nature and community feels lived-in and real, never aspirational or preachy.
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