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Tarek El Moussa Shares Journey from Gang Fights to HGTV Success in New Memoir

In 'Flip Your Life,' El Moussa opens up about his past, including a gang fight that led to his arrest for attempted murder, and how he turned his life around.

  • Tarek El Moussa, HGTV star, opens up about his troubled past, including a gang fight at 17 that led to his arrest for attempted murder.
  • El Moussa's memoir, 'Flip Your Life,' details his journey from gang fights and juvenile detention to success in real estate and television.
  • The HGTV star emphasizes the possibility of change, sharing his belief that anyone can 'flip their life' regardless of their past.
  • El Moussa also discusses other violent encounters from his youth, including shootings and knife fights, some of which were omitted from his book to avoid glorifying violence.
  • The memoir touches on El Moussa's personal growth, including overcoming addiction, beating cancer, and navigating a public divorce.
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