Debbie Gibson captured the effusive pop sound of the 1980s as a teenager, landing multiple hits, including two No. 1 songs.

Nearly four decades later, Gibson has written a memoir, “Eternally Electric,” that chronicles her battles in a male-dominated music world, her complicated relationship with her “momager” Diane and various mental health issues she has struggled with over the years.

Gibson was slated to attend the annual Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Book Festival on Saturday, ready to sign books and answer questions from fans.

“I’m in a good place in my life,” Gibson, 55, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution last week. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to appreciate things more and focus on gratitude.”

Here are highlights of her interview with the newspaper, touching

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