Mother Goddam
Mother Goddam by Whitney Stine, published by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated on June 15, 1984, is a work of fiction that presents a candid exploration of the life and relationships of the iconic actress Bette Davis. Spanning 423 pages, this edition delves into Davis’s experiences through the lens of her four marriages, highlighting the complexities of her personal and professional life. The narrative captures her unique perspective, marked by a blend of ruefulness and honesty, as she reflects on her tumultuous romantic history and the challenges she faced in balancing her career with her relationships.
Readers will find that the book offers an intimate look at Bette Davis as she embodies the persona of “Mother Goddam,” a character who grapples with the expectations of love and partnership. The narrative reveals her candid thoughts on marriage, including her struggles with compatibility and the impact of her success on her relationships. Through her witty and forthright commentary, Davis provides insights into her life, including her views on love and the dynamics between men and women. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of her character and the societal norms of her time.
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With the ruefulness implicit in her title, but also with honesty and a bitchy bonhomie that seldom adorn such Sunset sagas, Bette Davis pictures herself as Mother Goddam, a tamable shrew who never found her Petruchio. Her four marriages suffered inevitably from income-patibility. In 1946, Bette Davis earned more ($328,000) than any other woman in the U.S.; one ex-husband, clearing out with the pretty nursemaid, even sued for alimony. Says “The only future marriage I would even remotely consider would be with Paul Getty.” But she admits that her own rapturous intensity simply “exhausted” most of her mates. “Many men.” she protests, “find their fathers in women. I am the least likely father symbol extant.”
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