Christie Brinkley Will Face Demons Of Her Past With Memoir A Year After Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Christie Brinkleyis embracing a new chapter of her life by spilling bombshell truths about her failed marriages, career lows, and more in a tell-all memoir.

The CoverGirl alum is set to release the book in August and first announced its arrival earlier this month in a statement through her publisher, Harper Influence. A source noted the memoir marked an essential step in the model's life, as it tackled some of her darkest moments.

Besides being a significant part of her healing journey, the upcoming book comes a year after Christie Brinkley announced her skin cancer diagnosis. She broke the shocking news on March 13, 2024, on Instagram with a heartfelt message to fans about prioritizing one's health and SPF usage.

According to a source, writing "Uptown Girl" was a purifying experience for Brinkley as it allowed her to face the demons of her past and heal from past traumas.

They noted the book covered many significant moments in the model's life, from her relationships to her sensational career and all the juicy details fans never knew about.

"Christie has been religiously keeping a journal since she first started her modeling career, writing about all her travels and romances and all the wonderful, and not so wonderful, moments in her life," the insider shared, adding:

"Now that she's in her 70s, she decided it was time to share her life story. She figures it's now or never."

Brinkley echoed similar sentiments about her book earlier this month in a statement through her publisher, Harper Influence.

"I wrote Uptown Girl to inspire readers to create the life they want, which is what I've always tried to do, not through fortune or fame, but by saying yes to adventure and trying to find the magic in every moment, no matter how big or how small," she noted, per In Touch.

Although she addressed some tumultuous relationships in the memoir, the insider stressed that Brinkley's book was not focused on payback. "Her goal with this book isn't revenge. She's sharing her life story and philosophy with the hope that she can inspire readers to make the most of their lives," they claimed.

The source continued: "Of course, there are certain people who have done her wrong over the years that are going to get blasted, namely her ex-husband Peter [Cook], who really put her through hell. She's still furious at the way he tried to destroy her, and she doesn't hold back in this book."

Brinkley and Cook tied the knot in 1996 before calling it quits over a decade later. They divorced in 2008 after the media personality discovered his affair with his then-19-year-old assistant, Diana Bianchi. The insider noted she would address this emotional moment in her memoir.

Brinkley walked down the aisle four times, with Cook being her last husband. She first tied the knot to Jean-François Allaux in 1973 and divorced him in 1981. Next came Billy Joel, whom she was with from 1985 to 1994, and Richard Taubman from 1994 to 1995.

While her fourth marriage ended as a highly publicized scandal, her second marriage was a different story. Brinkley starred in several of Joel's music videos, including "Uptown Girl," the same title as her upcoming book. Could it be a coincidence, or did she knowingly choose this name for her emotional project?

The latter seems plausible, with the insider noting, "She has a beautiful friendship with Billy now, and she's going to tell all about their love affair, heartbreaking divorce, and the beautiful way that they've healed the hurt and come together as true friends in the years since they split up."

As stated, Brinkley's upcoming memoir comes a year after she announced her skin cancer diagnosis on March 13, 2024. The Blast shared that she broke the news on Instagram, dropping two post-op pictures and a lengthy caption about her health.

"The good news for me is we caught the basal cell Carcinoma early. And I had great Doctors that removed the cancer and stitched me up to perfection like a haute couture Dior," Brinkley began. She explained that fans could avoid a similar situation by being diligent with their sun protection.

"I got serious a bit late, so now for this ole mermaid/gardener, I'll be slathering on my SPF 30, reapplying as needed, wearing long sleeves and a wide-brim hat," Brinkley continued.

Additionally, she advised fans to prioritize regular checkups, noting her condition was discovered while accompanying one of her daughters to her checkup.

While reflecting on her skin cancer diagnosis, Brinkley noted she had asked the doctor about a "little tiny dot" she could feel while doing her makeup. "He took a look and knew immediately it needed a biopsy! He did it then and there!" she recalled.

"So make your own good luck by making that checkup appointment today. And slather up, my friends!" Brinkley advised fans. She concluded her message by thanking the doctors at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. Naturally, her post generated numerous well-wishes from fans and friends.

Most comments applauded Brinkley for her honesty, with someone writing, "Thanks for posting Christie. It's important to show people what this procedure looks like so you can take precautions and hopefully avoid it. Hope you are on the mend soon."

Will Christie Brinkley address her skin cancer diagnosis in her upcoming memoir?