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Book

Honey, baby, mine : a mother and daughter talk life, death, love (and banana pudding)

Call Number

  • 920 D436 (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2023.

Physical Description

239 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates ; illustrations (some color), photographs ; 24 cm

Summary

"Award-winning actresses and mother-daughter duo Laura Dern and Diane Ladd are the kind of women who draw strength from their lifelong friendships with other women, and most of all, from each other. Ever since Laura was born, the two have leaned on each other through the trials of everyday life and the tribulations that come with even the most storied Hollywood careers. They were always close, but when Diane developed a sudden illness, their relationship grew even deeper. When a doctor prescribed long walks to build back Diane's lung capacity, the pair began taking strolls together every day. These meandering walks soon became epic ones, and the conversations the two women shared began to break down the traditional barriers between mothers and daughters. With topics ranging from ambition and legacy to intimacy and marriage, drifting between humorous and deeply poignant, nothing was off limits. By the time Diane was healed they were more than a close duo; they had covered tremendous ground and formed a true adult relationship. Peppered throughout these intimate exchanges, they enclose personal photos, family recipes, and much more. The result is a book that will make you want to call your own mom--a testament to the intimacy that can be achieved when we are brave enough to speak our truths to those we love most"--Provided by publisher.

Contents

  • Walk 1: The family business
  • Walk 2: Time tock
  • Walk 3: Mary & Preston
  • Walk 4: The safety-pin cross
  • Walk 5: Bent spoons
  • Walk 6: Green leotards & show folk
  • Walk 7: The angels' fault
  • Walk 8: The sea is wide
  • Walk 9: Morning phone calls
  • Walk 10: Banana pudding & red wine
  • Walk 11: Dating, divorce, & diner menus
  • Walk 12: Fish in flowerpots
  • Walk 13: The haircut
  • Walk 14: Our old street
  • Walk 15: What we leave behind.

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