| Edition |
Large print edition. |
| Description |
633 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Physical Medium |
large print rda |
| Series |
Thorndike Press large print nonfiction |
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Thorndike Press large print nonfiction series.
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| Summary |
Brooke Shields never had an ordinary childhood. Raised by her Newarktough single mom, Teri, a woman who loved the world of show business, Brooke's iconic modeling career began when she was only eleven months old. Teri's skills as mother and manager were formidable, but in private she was troubled and drinking heavily. Now, Brooke tells their story in an honest, open memoir relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Shields, Brooke, 1965-
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Shields, Teri, 1933-2012.
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Shields, Brooke, 1965- (OCoLC)fst00024003
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Shields, Teri, 1933-2012. (OCoLC)fst01916899
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Mothers and daughters -- United States -- Biography.
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Actors -- United States -- Biography.
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Models (Persons) -- United States -- Biography.
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Large type books.
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Actors. (OCoLC)fst00796296
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Large type books. (OCoLC)fst00992678
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Models (Persons) (OCoLC)fst01024387
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Mothers and daughters. (OCoLC)fst01026997
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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| Added Title |
Real story of my mother and me |
| ISBN |
9781410476647 (hardcover) |
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1410476642 (hardcover) |
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