The Memoir
How to Fall in Sh*t and Come Out Smelling Like a Rose
A memoir about survival, reinvention and turning the hardest parts of life into something that can still bloom.
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From the Foreword
Reading it felt like peering over the edge of a towering cliff, yet somehow, Kelly survived. She survived betrayal and abandonment, the dashing of hopes, the bleakness of loss. But this is not a story defined by pain. It’s about survival, resilience, strength, and courage.
Richard Bradley, Author & former Editor of Worth & George Magazine
Behind the Book
Written at home, one page at a time
Most of this book was written in the quiet hours in Jupiter, with Bailey nearby, long after the work day was done. It isn’t a polished account written from the other side. It was written while Kelly was still finding her way through.
Audiobook
Coming November 2026
Praise
Real, raw, fearless, and full of heart
Kelly’s story is a brave testament to the resilience of the human spirit. She tells it boldly, without apology, and you can feel her growth over time as she does the difficult work of processing her trauma. Her words are like a love letter to her son. Inspiring and unforgettable.
Hadley Sorensen Author, The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking
Kelly O’Shea doesn’t leave us in the messy quagmire. She offers a thoughtful and meaningful path to use the manure, sharing her own trials and triumphs, to cultivate a beautiful garden. “It’s on the journey to find love that we find, and fall in love with, ourselves. That’s the great love story. The rest is roses.”
Reverend Naomi Green Author, We’re All Ministers of Joy
How to Fall in Shit and Come Out Smelling Like a Rose is Kelly in book form: real, raw, fearless, and full of heart. This isn’t just a memoir; it’s a soul-stirring, introspective journey. It’s for anyone who’s ever been lost, broken, or ready for a fresh start.
Lisa Vreeland Friend & Jupiter Local
Begin the Journey
For anyone ready for a fresh start
It’s on the journey to find love that we find, and fall in love with, ourselves. That’s the great love story. The rest is roses.
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