The Mommie Dearest Collection (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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Together in one volume for the first The harrowing #1 New York Times bestseller with a new preface, and its triumphant sequel.
 
This volume includes two memoirs by Christina Crawford, recounting the abuse she endured as a child and her journey to recovery as an adult.
 
Mommie Dearest : An unprecedented memoir of child abuse, Mommie Dearest also chipped away at the façade of Christina Crawford’s alcoholic her adoptive mother, movie star Joan Crawford. What transpired between a seemingly fortunate child of Hollywood and a controlling and desperate woman was an escalating nightmare and, for Christina, a fierce struggle for independence. This ebook features an exclusive new preface by the author, plus rare photographs from her personal collection and a revealing one hundred pages of material not found in the original manuscript.
 
“A horror story that goes beyond showbiz scandal-mongering . . . Delivers an unexpected charge.” — The New York Times
 
“Probably the most chilling account of a mother-daughter relationship ever to be put on paper.” — Los Angeles Times
 
Survivor : Mommie Dearest cast a spotlight on the unspoken horrors of family violence, but the years following its publication tested Christina Crawford’s resilience in unexpected a backlash intended to shame her, a film adaptation that compounded the trauma, alcoholism, divorce, and a stroke that left her paralyzed. Staying true to her fighting spirit, the author made a remarkable comeback. Survivor is more than a memoir of triumph over tragedy. For anyone who has suffered challenging despair, it is a spiritual roadmap to recovery, finding peace, and celebrating a fulfilling life.
 
“One closes this fine, moving read with great respect for Christina Crawford.” — Kirkus Reviews