| Descript |
401 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Summary |
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 manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drinking 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. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Teri terrific -- Shields and Co. -- She could make it rain -- If you die, I die -- Pretty baby -- Fuck 'em if they can't handle it -- Are you finished? -- Blue -- The Brooke doll -- Remember the hula-hoop -- America's sweetheart -- I wish I only knew you in the mornings, Mama -- We met by fax -- MIA -- Toots -- I know your kind -- Tag sale -- They die feetfirst -- Cremation/Look, Ma, no pants! -- Returning home -- Epilogue. |
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Shields, Brooke, 1965-
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Shields, Teri, 1933-2012.
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Mothers and daughters -- United States -- Biography.
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Parents of celebrities -- Biography.
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Child actors -- United States -- Biography.
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Models (Persons) -- United States -- Biography.
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Children of alcoholics -- Biography.
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Single mothers -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
9780525954842 |
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0525954848 |
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