In her long-awaited debut, Debbie Gibson reflects on the lessons she learned in her years as a young pop pioneer and on her hard-earned journey to embrace her authentic self, allowing her to lead the healthy, engaged—and electric!—life she does today.
Debbie Gibson was just sixteen when she released her multi-platinum debut album Out of the Blue and recorded “Foolish Beat” in 1988, making her the youngest person to ever write, produce, and perform a Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper.
A child actress who became the original pop princess, Debbie had full creative control over her music and, when that no longer aligned with a transitioning arts scene, she went on to star in Broadway’s Les Misérables, Beauty and the Beast, and Cabaret, as well as in the London production of Grease. Yet, for all the accolades and achievements, her success came at a high price.
Anxiety, depression, financial struggles, illness—Debbie writes candidly about these and other challenges, and how she ultimately redesigned her life to overcome them. This is the story of her not only surviving, but thriving: returning to her musical roots, releasing new albums, going back out on tour, and living the best version of her authentic self to remain…Eternally Electric!
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Debbie Gibson is an award-winning singer-songwriter and Broadway actress who has amassed over sixteen million album sales worldwide and eleven US Top 40 singles. Now releasing new music through her own Stargirl Records label, she has also starred in several independent and TV movies, some of which she’s created and executive produced. A philanthropist involved in numerous charitable endeavors, Debbie wrote this memoir while touring to celebrate the thirty-fifth anniversary of her multi-platinum Electric Youth album and “Lost in Your Eyes” single simultaneously hitting #1 on the Billboard charts. Find out more at DebbieGibsonOfficial.com.
I had the honor of meeting Debbie Gibson at the Mix Tape Show at the Key Center
In Buffalo, NY! It was my childhood dream come true! She was so sweet!
Eternally Electric
The Message In My Music
Written By Debbie Gibson
Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews
OMG when I heard that Debbie Gibson wrote a book based on her life entitled Eternally Electric The Message In My Music I HAD to put it on my TBR list!!! I have been a huge fan of her music and acting ever since she released Out of the Blue! My childhood dreams actually came true when I was able to meet her and the New Kids outside of the Key Center at the Mixtape Show in Buffalo, NY. I stood outside the buses not so patiently waiting for 12 hours to get a glimpse! Well my dreams came true. I got to meet her and her dog Joey and got pictures with her. Side note I also got to meet Joey Mac and Danny Wood. I was a very happy girlie that night!!!
Getting back to the book….I loved the cover! She looked amazing in her green dress and heels!
Debbie dedicated this book to her late Mom Diane Gibson who was such a proud Mother and Momager. Debbie included a picture of she and her Mother along with the dedication
Many know that I am a huge New Kid on the Block fan and that I have been a Joey’s girl since I was 13. If you didn’t know that you do now. I was so excited that he wrote this forward for her as I know it meant a lot to her. However, I was thrown off on the first line when I saw Debbie Gibson naked! First thought was Joey you are happily married (and not to me lol). It was beautifully written.
In Eternally Electric Debbie opens up and lets us into her world and shares with us more about who she is, who her parents were, shares who she has dated along her journey, etc.
Debbie includes some great pictures in her book.
My heart went out to her many times when she lost her parents. Just losing my Dad who was my best friend I can understand the pain she went through. Even more so the story behind finding out you had Lymes Disease and how you found out.
Debbie, you are a fantastic writer and incredible storyteller! Thank you for opening up your world to us and letting us in. This is a must read for any fans of Debbie’s.
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