Sects, Drugs & Rock n Roll

Sects, Drugs, & Rock n Roll is a fearless, pulse-pounding memoir of a woman who chased music, love, and God across decades—discovering that every detour, heartbreak, and miracle was shaping her into who she was meant to become. Born in 1954, Debra J. Cohen came of age with the rise of television, the explosion of New Wave music, and a culture spinning in every direction. From belting songs in her lavender childhood bedroom to performing in Boston's underground clubs, Debra lived for the stage—until life pushed her into deeper, stranger territories: spiritual awakenings, toxic relationships, miraculous healings, and the long road toward forgiving the people who wounded her most. But this isn't just a story about survival. It's about a woman who refused to stop searching—searching for her voice, her God, her purpose, and the love she withheld from herself for too long. With humor, grit, and unflinching honesty, Debra invites readers into a journey that proves it's never too late to heal, to rise, and to rewrite your own story. If you've ever lost yourself—and dared to find your way back—this book was written for you.