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There Was A Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me, Brooke Shields. (Kindle edition) 4 out of 5 stars.
From Amazon:
"Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was raised by her Newark-tough single mom, Teri, a woman who loved the world of show business and was often a media sensation all by herself. Brooke's iconic modeling career began by chance when she was only eleven months old, and Teri's skills as both Brooke's mother and manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drinking heavily.
As Brooke became an adult the pair made choices and sacrifices that would affect their relationship forever. And when Brooke’s own daughters were born she found that her experience as a mother was shaped in every way by the woman who raised her. But despite the many ups and downs, Brooke was by Teri’s side when she died in 2012, a loving daughter until the end.
Only Brooke knows the truth of the remarkable, difficult, complicated woman who was her mother. And now, in an honest, open memoir about her life growing up, Brooke will reveal stories and feelings that are relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter."
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Being as though Brooke is close to my age, I watched her as her child actor/model career blossomed during the 70s and 80s. I remember how vilified her mother was for letting Brooke do such so many sexy roles and ads. I also remember, later in her life, when Brooke separated herself from her mother career and financial wise. Their relationship always piqued my curiosity, so when I discovered Brooke had written a book about the relationship, I pounced and bought it. It did not disappoint. A poignant, touching, and (at times) heart wrenching yet entertaining read. Brought back a lot of memories of my childhood from when I followed Brooke's career avidly (even though my parents would NEVER allow me to see any of her movies, LOL).
From Amazon:
"Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was raised by her Newark-tough single mom, Teri, a woman who loved the world of show business and was often a media sensation all by herself. Brooke's iconic modeling career began by chance when she was only eleven months old, and Teri's skills as both Brooke's mother and manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drinking heavily.
As Brooke became an adult the pair made choices and sacrifices that would affect their relationship forever. And when Brooke’s own daughters were born she found that her experience as a mother was shaped in every way by the woman who raised her. But despite the many ups and downs, Brooke was by Teri’s side when she died in 2012, a loving daughter until the end.
Only Brooke knows the truth of the remarkable, difficult, complicated woman who was her mother. And now, in an honest, open memoir about her life growing up, Brooke will reveal stories and feelings that are relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter."
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Being as though Brooke is close to my age, I watched her as her child actor/model career blossomed during the 70s and 80s. I remember how vilified her mother was for letting Brooke do such so many sexy roles and ads. I also remember, later in her life, when Brooke separated herself from her mother career and financial wise. Their relationship always piqued my curiosity, so when I discovered Brooke had written a book about the relationship, I pounced and bought it. It did not disappoint. A poignant, touching, and (at times) heart wrenching yet entertaining read. Brought back a lot of memories of my childhood from when I followed Brooke's career avidly (even though my parents would NEVER allow me to see any of her movies, LOL).
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