Rewritten by Fire

Joanne Rizzo, a trained pharmacist and medical affairs specialist, spent over two decades navigating direct patient care, transitioning to a fast-paced corporate atmosphere. In her debut memoir, she sheds the polished surface to explore the inner chaos that accompanied her outward success. Part confession, part reckoning, her writing reflects a voice that is raw, reflective, and unflinchingly honest. With vulnerability and insight, she invites readers to consider how our pasts haunt our ambition — and how healing can reshape what and how we define success. Joanne lives in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois, with her two adopted dogs, who live the ultimate life. When not writing or working, she can be found traveling, dedicated to a wellness and fitness lifestyle, and exploring her passions in animal care. This is her first book.