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Written by Betty Davis' daughter. Eye opening.
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My Mother's Keeper
My Mother's Keeper
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This book tells what it's like to grow up the daughter of the world-famous star, Bette Davis. We see Davis beset by private demons, struggling through her stormy marriage to Gary Merrill, obsessively attached to her only natural child, ruling household and family and friends with that same capricious strength that brought her to the pinnacle of ... more »
Author:
This book tells what it's like to grow up the daughter of the world-famous star, Bette Davis. We see Davis beset by private demons, struggling through her stormy marriage to Gary Merrill, obsessively attached to her only natural child, ruling household and family and friends with that same capricious strength that brought her to the pinnacle of ... more »
ISBN: 175117
Publication Date: 1985
Pages: 282
Rating: 2
Publication Date: 1985
Pages: 282
Rating: 2
3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: William Morrow & Co.
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
Reviews: Member | Write a Review
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This is an amazing book! B. D. Hyman took a lot of flak for exposing the crazy behavior of her mother, Bette Davis, but it served a purpose: a medium to make her mother take notice of how she hurt the family. This book is similar to Mommie Dearest, except for the fact that Bette Davis did not inflict physical abuse upon her children. Well-written book, interesting look back at Hollywood stardom.
boring in a way. It was as if the author was "out to get her mother," Bette Davis"~ (at books end Miss Davis was still living}. Still interesting enough that I did read it until the end. The author reminds me of a rich little brat , "mad at Mother".
Fascinating look at Bette Davis through eyes of her daughter who managed to paint her as a manipulative, dependent and abusive alcoholic. Truth or not, very trashy but fun read.
This is Bette Davis's daughter's account of her life with her mother.
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