Dougs & Drugs by Gloria Firestein
Gloria Firestein’s new book chronicling the ups and downs of growing up Firestein.
Douglas Firestein wasn’t the only talented artist in the family. Gloria spent years providing the soulful backing vocals behind some of his biggest hits. Now, she is ready to tell her story on her terms. Follow Gloria as she unearths a trove of family secrets and hilarious insights into the world of Firestein.

Moments of Pain
- Loss of a dear mother
- Loss of blood (first period)
- Loss of virginity (first boyfriend)
- Loss of left heel while on tour
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Moments of Joy
- Joining the Firestein band
- The joy of child birth
- Finding that lost heel on the bus
- Featuring on a series of film soundtracks
- Weathering the controversy of Doug
Limited Edition
- 250 autographed copies
- 10% discount on Firestein store
- Gloria Firestein lithograph
Coming September 30th, 2026 to all reputable bookstores (but probably not any near you).