So proud to announce that MNHS Press (Minnesota Historical Society Press) will be publishing my upcoming memoir in fall of 2023! It was co-written by my friend Joy Baker - "the blogger" on Jacob's case. More details on Joy Baker's blog: joythecurious.com/.../dear-jacob…

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm now on Facebook at facebook.com/hopeologist. Hope you'll take the time to like or follow!

I just returned from San Juan, Puerto Rico where I was the opening speaker for the Child Abduction Response Teams (CART) training for 110 law enforcement officers from around the island. Watch this video at lnkd.in/euv59NQj to learn more!

Colleen Nick is one of my dearest friends. This new docu-series explores Morgan’s case and the decades-long friendship we’ve shared while searching for our missing kids.

The last few months have been pretty surreal. After 7 1/2 years of working hard, taking classes and writing a memoir, it is finally here. Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope will be released October 17, 2023. You can pre-order today from Barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.

Patty Wetterling's new book goes behind-the-scenes of search for her abducted son, Jacob startribune.com/patty-wetterli…

New in the Star Tribune Going Out book room this week: memoirs from MN writers Patricia Wetterling and Eddie Chuculate plus a spoiler about an upcoming review from @lauriehertzel

For a long time, people have been asking me, "Will your memoir also be available as an audio book?" And the answer is YES! DEAR JACOB: A MOTHER'S JOURNEY OF HOPE is being released as an audio book through Dreamscape Media and should be out around the same time as the hardcover!

Patricia Wetterling's memoir, "Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope," is forthcoming in October from MNHS Press!

Filming a book trailer with Patricia Wetterling and Joy Baker at Minnesota Historical Society for the October release of “Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope.”

We've waited a long time to finally share this big news! On Friday, October 13th, Jacob's story will be featured on a 2-hour episode of ABC's 20/20. open.substack.com/pub/dearjacobb…

Sharing our newsletter post that went out yesterday, “Ready, set, launch!” It’s going to be a big week! open.substack.com/pub/dearjacobb…

What are we missing when we look at violence? Understanding, hope, compassion? My heart hurts for the many victims and longs for peace.

We can all learn from the wisdom of NelsonMandela #NelsonMandelaInternationalDay #MandelaDay

Our family is drawing strength from all your love & support. We're struggling with words at this time. Thank you for your hope. #jacobshope

Our family would like you to read this statement on the #JWRC web page. Thank you for your continued love & hope. gundersenhealth.org/ncptc/jacob-we…

Thank you for carrying us at this difficult time. Jacob touched a lot of lives & the hope continues.

Thank you all. We're breathing in strength from every note, flower, candle, tear, prayer & hope we receive. Together we'll make a difference

Ounce by ounce, note by note, prayer by prayer, 11 by 11, we are strengthened by your love and support.

Don’t Stop Believing… Amazing things happen when good people pull together. Happy 11-11!