the mommie dearest collection two memoirs of survival christina crawford

Survivor is more than a memoir of triumph over tragedy. Staying true to her fighting spirit, the author made a remarkable comeback. Survivor: Mommie Dearest cast a spotlight on the unspoken horrors of family violence, but the years following its publication tested Christina Crawford's resilience in unexpected ways: a backlash intended to shame her, a film adaptation that compounded the trauma, alcoholism, divorce, and a stroke that left her paralyzed. 'Probably the most chilling account of a mother-daughter relationship ever to be put on paper.' - Los Angeles Times Delivers an unexpected charge.' - The New York Times 'A horror story that goes beyond showbiz scandal-mongering. This ebook features an exclusive new introduction by the author, plus rare photographs from her personal collection and a revealing one hundred pages of material not found in the original manuscript. What transpired between a seemingly fortunate child of Hollywood and a controlling and desperate woman was an escalating nightmare and, for Christina, a fierce struggle for independence.

Mommie Dearest: An unprecedented memoir of child abuse, Mommie Dearest also chipped away at the façade of Christina Crawford's alcoholic abuser: her adoptive mother, movie star Joan Crawford. This volume includes two memoirs by Christina Crawford, recounting the abuse she endured as a child and her journey to recovery as an adult.

Together in one volume for the first time: The harrowing #1 New York Times bestseller with a new introduction, and its triumphant sequel.

The mommie dearest collection two memoirs of survival christina crawford