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Honey, baby, mine : a mother and daughter talk life, death, love (and banana pudding) / Laura Dern & Diane Ladd ; foreword by Reese Witherspoon.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Edition: First editionDescription: 239 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates ; illustrations (some color), photographs ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538720370
  • 153872037X
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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.
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.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND TOWN & COUNTRY BEST CELEBRITY MEMOIR OF 2023



"As actors, Dern and Ladd have spent decades peeling back layers to reveal their characters' fears and desires. It's when they turn that focus to each other and themselves that something remarkable emerges."-- New York Times



A collection of deeply personal conversations from award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern and the woman she admires most, her mother--legendary actress Diane Ladd.



What happens when we are brave enough to speak our truths to the ones we love the most?



Laura Dern and Diane Ladd always had a close relationship, but the stakes were raised when Diane developed a sudden life-threatening illness. Diane's doctor prescribed long walks to build back her lung capacity. The exertion was challenging, and Laura soon learned the best way to distract her mom was to get her talking and telling stories.



Their conversations along the way began to break down the traditional barriers between mothers and daughters. They discussed the most personal topics: love, sex, marriage, divorce, art, ambition, and legacy. In Honey, Baby, Mine , Laura and Diane share these conversations, as well as reflections and anecdotes, taking readers on an intimate tour of their lives. Complementing these candid exchanges, they have included photos, family recipes, and other mementos. The result is a celebration of the power of leaving nothing unsaid that will make you want to call the people you love the most and start talking.

"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.

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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