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There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me
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There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me
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There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me
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There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me

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The actress and author of the New York Times bestseller Down Came the Rain, Brooke Shields, explores her relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in her new memoir.

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 11 months old, and Teri's skills as both Brooke's mother and her manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drank 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.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateNov 18, 2014
ISBN9780698190344
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There Was a Little Girl: The Real Story of My Mother and Me

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  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    So sad. This book is slightly depressing. Towards the end of the book I was hoping it was all cathartic for the author, but she says it wasn't and neither was writing the letter to her mother, (included at the end of the book).
    Regardless of how manipulative, emotionally & verbally abusive the mother was towards Brooke, she still managed to turn out pretty balanced.
    And according to the book, the author has a grounded, attentive and present husband, a first born daughter whom appears to be quite a spit fire and independent and the younger daughter a very loving, sensitive and insightful sweetheart.
    I'd say Brooke's life is pretty blessed. Hopefully she can find closure with her now deceased mom.
    I'm not sure I'd recommend this book due to the heavy heart factor.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Beautiful and sincere story of a mother ,daughter relationship. As a single mom, I related to Terri And Brooke Shields . This book should be recommended to read at AA , Al-Anon, and ACOA groups. Addiction destroys lives. Thank you for writing this epic book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Brooke Shield's story of her mother Teri, who was both much better and much worse than her public persona. On the one hand she was portrayed in the media as a manipulative controlling stage mother, and according to Brooke's recounting, she was not. Brooke saw Teri as far more relaxed, letting Brooke do roles that seemed fun or interesting, or that would give them a good experience. Brooke felt she was never pushed, and in fact walked away from projects that did not appeal to her with no pushback from her mother.What the real story of Teri and Brooke was, however, was alcoholism. Teri's alcoholism ruled their world, and Brooke is a classic codependent. The book is actually a very good depiction of this type of relationship. Brooke and a friend staged an intervention at one point and Teri agreed to go to treatment facility, but she was unwilling to admit she had a problem. Through the gauze of alcohol (and because she had no real training or drive to learn), Teri was an awful manager, and Brooke eventually had to break away as a young adult in order to manage her career and her finances.Most of all, this is a love story between a mother and a daughter. Despite the problems, there was a deep and unyielding love between Brooke and Teri, and despite the codependent problems there were lovely pieces of their relationship.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This audio book was a pleasure to listen to. Brooke Shields has a lovely speaking voice. It was very well written, sad, touching and extremely honest. It felt unfiltered and I must commend Miss Shields for her bravery...it takes a lot guts to be this open. Well done!