The author who penned Aaron Caron's controversial memoir has hit back at criticism from Hilary Duff and the late singer's management, which saw the tome branded a 'heartless money grab.'Andy Symonds, who co-wrote 'Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life' - which boasted claims the singer lost his virginity to Hilary Duff when he was aged 12 and she was 'maybe 13' - said Aaron had 'a right' to tell his own troubled story.Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, Symonds said: 'Aaron Carter hired me to help him tell the world his story.
That story, while tragically cut short, was filled with good and bad. 'His life was far from pretty, and understandably certain people in the public eye don’t want some of the stories Aaron tells in his book to come to light.
Story: The author who penned Aaron Caron's controversial memoir has hit back at criticism from Hilary Duff and the late singer's management, which saw the tome branded a 'heartless money grab 'That doesn’t make them any less true or newsworthy.
Aaron had a right—as we all do—to tell his story. As a journalist, I am honored that he chose me to help him do that. 'In addition to being cathartic for him, Aaron hoped this book would help others struggling with addiction and mental illness.
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