Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst’s memoir is published 2 years after her death. Her mom, April Simpkins, hopes ‘people can learn from her story.’

April Simpkins was running late for an exercise class on the morning of Jan. 30, 2022 when she received a text from her daughter, Cheslie Kryst, a correspondent on Extra and former Miss USA 2019.“First, I’m sorry,” the message began. “By the time you get this, I won’t be alive anymore, and it makes me…