Mommie Dearest
Book description
The 40th anniversary edition of the "shocking" #1 New York Times bestseller with an exclusive new introduction by the author (Los Angeles Times).
When Christina Crawford's harrowing chronicle of child abuse was first published in 1978, it brought global attention to the previously closeted subject. It also shed light on…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Mommie Dearest as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’ve added this book to this list because I love Joan Crawford. I love Hollywood and all the gossip, glitz, and glamor that goes along with it.
This particular story is told by her daughter Christina about how a photograph is perceived to be happy, but what really happened, as told by the author, is two different stories.
A true vaudeville legend personality exposed, which makes it a great beach read.
From Marc's list on beach reads that I enjoyed this summer.
An insightful book based on her agonizing childhood abuse that was first published in 1978, it brought global attention to the subject of hidden family secrets within public figures. During this time I was living my family pain. I couldn't stop shedding tears for Christina, reading this book of a young girl shown off to the world as a fortunate little princess. A lot like my mother, being dragged around the world in front of the media for Ahmad and Maryam Jamal especially during their awful divorce.
Shedding light on the guarded world of Hollywood. Giving us a look into…
From Jamilla's list on finding peace from family history, secrets, and abuse.
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