At the tender age of 16, everyone's favorite California “gurl” dropped out of high school and made a life-changing move to LA. Eight years later, Katy Perry was on the brink of giving it all up when her sophomore album, One of the Boys, elevated her to superstardom. Jo Berry's insightful biography reveals all the intimate details of Perry's life, loves, and art--including her marriage to Russell Brand, her retro-chic style, and her irresistible music.