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The perfect gift for Brooke Shields fans, There Was a Little Girl explores Brooke's relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in this extraordinary, heartfelt memoir that became a New York Times bestseller. 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 her manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drank heavily. As Brooke became an adult the pair made choices and sacrif...
In this compelling memoir, Brooke Shields talks candidly about her experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and provides millions of women with an inspiring example of recovery. When Brooke Shields welcomed her newborn daughter, Rowan Francis, into the world, something unexpected followed--a crippling depression. Now, for the first time ever, in Down Came the Rain, Brooke talks about the trials, tribulations, and finally the triumphs that occurred before, during, and after the birth of her daughter.
This dialogue about depression and culture constitutes Canadian author Eldon Garnet's confessions as a failed cultural critic who, after writing all his life, is faced once again with the desire. Awakened from semiretirement by a magazine commission on Brooke Shields, an icon of virginal perfection, Garnet has his narrator weave a dark tale of professionalism, the abyss of failure that remains when the fifteen minutes of fame have long since dried up. The subject of the narrative, Brooke Shields, becomes an untouchable, idealized figure in a world of personalities and faces. It is through the very absence and untouchability of this fetishized celebrity icon that Garnet describes the vicissitudes of his narrator's decline. Sinister, comical, and profound, Garnet's novel is a work of cultural politics and radical honesty.
Photographs by the world's great photographers combine with autobiographical information and Brooke's poetry, drawings, short stories, and scrapbook clippings to chronicle the life of the thirteen-year-old child-woman model and actress
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Flatiron Books nonfiction title to be revealed. On sale January 2025.
I Delve into the captivating journey of Brooke Shields, the iconic figure whose career trajectory from child stardom to global influence has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. Through intimate anecdotes and insightful reflections, this book unravels the compelling narrative of a young actress who defied expectations, navigated the complexities of fame, and emerged as a symbol of resilience and empowerment. From her breakthrough performances in film and television to her influential presence in the realms of fashion and advocacy, Brooke Shields' story serves as a testament to the enduring power of authenticity, perseverance, and meaningful impact. Join us on a riveting exploration of the life and legacy of an unforgettable icon.
Brooke Shields gives advice to teens on topics like grooming, dating, and schoolwork.
When Shields welcomed her newborn daughter into the world, something unexpected followed--a crippling depression. Now, for the first time ever, she talks about the trials, tribulations, and finally the triumphs that occurred before, during, and after the birth of her daughter. Shields shares how she, too, battled this debilitating condition that is widely misunderstood, despite the fact that it affects many new mothers. She discusses the illness in the context of her life, including her struggle to get pregnant, the high expectations she had for herself and that others placed on her as a new mom, and the role of her husband, friends, and family as she struggled to attain her maternal footing. Ultimately, she shares how she found a way out through talk therapy, medication, and time.