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There Was a Little Girl

The Real Story of My Mother and Me

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There Was a Little Girl

Auteur(s): Brooke Shields
Narrateur(s): Brooke Shields
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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 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.

Only Brooke knows the truth of the remarkable, difficult, complicated woman who was her mother. And now, in an honest, open memoir about her life growing up, Brooke will reveal stories and feelings that are relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter. Divertissement et célébrités Femmes Maternité Relations Éducation des enfants Célébrité Sincère Mémoires Biographie

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“Shields writes with considerable reflection; she's done the hard work of making sense of the contradictions in her mother, and now we get the benefit of her sharing what she's learned.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Shields writes vividly and humorously about her mother's life growing up in Depression-era Newark; her days as a flirtatious coat-check girl and her short-lived marriage to Brooke's father, Frank Shields, who came from aristocratic stock…. The book reads like a parent's heartfelt and exasperated lament—but the irony here is that her mother is the one behaving like the problem child.”—The Independent (London)

“A brutally frank recollection of Shields' career path, romances, marriages and entry into motherhood, but the basic thesis of the book is a deep examination of her intense relationship with her own mother, Teri Schmon Shields—a woman who molded Brooke's life, both personal and professional, for decades.”—Chicago Sun-Times

“An emotionally raw memoir.”—USA Today
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She only focuses on her mothers drinking . She touched the surface and didn’t even address the controversial parts of her life .
Not very deep !!

Not a deep Memoir!!!

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This story of Brooke breaking ties with her mother as her manager shows the extent of her torment and trauma of getting away from her mother and her alcoholism. How she traded one controlling relationship for another. Her leaving her mother’s control to the control of her boyfriend turned husband and his company and the subsequent breaking free from him as well.

I found her downfalls and triumphs amazing and filled with hope, disparate to new hopefulness to final happiness. Brooke tells of the loss of a relationship with her mother that she longed for right up to her mother’s death. The sadness comes through her words bringing you right along in her grief.

I admire the difficult times that Brook went through in order to live a happier, healthier life. How she found love and family and grieved her loss of her relationship with her mother.

I recommend this book to those that enjoy true stories of people’s lives.

An Amazing Story

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I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and the author has a comforting voice.

Brooke Shields

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The life-long struggle of Teri's addiction, and the life-long struggle of Brooke's affliction. The story is straightforward and interesting; reveals feelings, emotions, and habits that are indeed complex. But it's the story-telling and performance by Brooke that really pulls-me-in and tugs-at-my-heart! The complicated and twisted mother-daughter relationship is a head-scratcher which perfectly exemplifies the true nature of co-dependence and dysfunction. So much love between the two but so much frustration over Teri's devotion to the Bottle and to Brooke, two things that do not go hand-in-hand.

Although the book was long, and the details about Teri's drinking somewhat repetitive, I actually really enjoyed hearing all the nitty-gritty details about Brooke's life growing-up, despite her mom's alcoholism, and despite her young celebrity and success; and how she forged forward into adulthood striving for a healthy balance in her life re. work, marriage, kids, and caretaker to her mom. Bravo Brooke!

Being the same age as Brooke, and being a big fan since she emerged in the early 80's, it was more than a delight to go down the memory lane of Brooke's life. I learned so much more about her than I thought I knew, and I am a bigger fan now because of it. Much respect and admiration to Brooke.

Unabashedly honest, humble, and heartfelt!

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Very interesting and down to earth account. It’s sad that Brooks early years were of such neglect and stress and of the worry she felt about her mother and her own safety growing up. It’s wonderful and truly amazing the grit Brook has to not only survive her youth but also to become an amazing mother and wife! That takes smarts, and courage, and big beautiful heart full of love!

Rose Coloured Glasses

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could have condensed some.parts after her mom's passing -was very repetitive at that point. a little hard to follow time line wise. A OK book, not as goodasi had hoped but I enjoyed it.

o OK. not my fave but good

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I enjoyed how honest this book was. She never tried to paint her mother as a Saint but rather a mother who despite her vices was just trying to do what's best for her daughter. The media had always portrayed Terri as a woman who would sell Brooke's body to gain a quick profit, and Brooke as a bit of a brat. This books proves that no one's story is as black and white as the tabloids would have you believe.

An insightful peek behind the curtain

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I found this book to be open and honest and very engaging. I enjoyed it from cover to cover

Loved this book

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We always think that movie stars lead charmed, perfect lives. I knew nothing of Brooke Shields' life story. What an incredible situation to grow up in, with fame and fortune, but also an alcoholic single parent who didn't know how to kick her demons. Brooke's candid exploration of how that affected her into adulthood is poignant and open. I love knowing her story now!

What a story!

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