Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford is a poignant exploration of child abuse and the complexities of familial relationships, published by Open Road Integrated Media in December 2018 as a 40th Anniversary edition. This edition spans 522 pages and includes an exclusive new introduction by the author, along with rare photographs and additional material not found in the original manuscript. The book chronicles Crawford’s experiences growing up with her adoptive mother, the iconic actress Joan Crawford, revealing the stark contrast between public perception and private reality.
Readers will find a detailed account of the struggles Christina faced in her tumultuous relationship with her mother, characterized by control and emotional turmoil. The narrative sheds light on the often-hidden issues of child abuse within the entertainment industry, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biography and personal memoir. This edition not only revisits the harrowing events of Christina’s childhood but also serves as a voice for others who have endured similar experiences, emphasizing themes of resilience and the quest for independence amidst chaos.
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The 40th anniversary edition of the “shocking” #1 New York Times bestseller with an exclusive new introduction by the author (Los Angeles Times).
When Christina Crawford’s harrowing chronicle of child abuse was first published in 1978, it brought global attention to the previously closeted subject. It also shed light on the guarded world of Hollywood and stripped away the façade of Christina’s relentless, alcoholic abuser: her adoptive mother, movie star Joan Crawford.
Christina was a young girl shown off to the world as a fortunate little princess. But at home, her lonely, controlling, even ruthless mother made her life a nightmare. A fierce battle of wills, their relationship could be characterized as an ultimately successful, for Christina, struggle for independence. She endured and survived, becoming the voice of so many other victims who suffered in silence, and giving them the courage to forge a productive life out of chaos.
This book features an exclusive new introduction by the author, plus rare photographs from her personal collection and one hundred pages of revealing material not found in the original manuscript.
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