Here son became a world-famous celebrity, but his mother’s tragic past is worse than you can imagine

Justin Bieber’s rise to fame began when he placed second in a local talent competition for his rendition of Ne-Yo’s “So Sick.” His mother, Pattie Mallette, uploaded the performance to YouTube, where it gained widespread attention. She continued sharing videos of Justin online, ultimately launching his path to stardom.

In 2012, Pattie released her autobiography, Nowhere But Up, published by Christian house Revell. The book details her difficult upbringing, including abuse, addiction, and single motherhood, as well as how her faith helped her find hope and become a devoted parent to Justin.