Colleen Hoover celebrates her 10th birthday It ends with us using the book to help people in need.
The author announced that she would personalize and sign special anniversary copies of the novel.
All profits from these copies will be donated to shelters that help people facing domestic violence.
The decision had personal significance for Hoover. It ends with us tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who finds herself in an abusive marriage and must make the painful decision to leave.
Hoover said the story was inspired by his own family. She described witnessing violence between her parents when she was very young. Her mother then left the relationship and started a new life.
The book was released in 2016 and became a huge hit around the world. Its popularity later led to a second book, It starts with usin 2022.
In 2024, the story was also made into a film starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar.
Now, ten years after the book was first published, Hoover is giving something back.
Money raised from the special signed copies will help shelters that provide people with a safe place to stay and support them as they leave abusive relationships and rebuild their lives.
