At age ten, Tatum O'Neal became the youngest Oscar winner in history for her performance in the film classic Paper Moon. As the sidekick to her father, Ryan O'Neal, she became a fixture at the most glamorous Hollywood parties and counted celebrities among her childhood friends.
But behind the glittering facade of Tatum's life lay heartbreak: abandonment, abuse, and neglect. Her alcoholic mother drifted in and out of her life. Her father grew increasingly punishing and distant, especially after moving in with his longtime love, Farrah Fawcett. By her late teens, Tatum had begun a perilous slide into self-destruction.
Then Tatum met the man who would become her husband: the explosive tennis great John McEnroe. They had three children in quick succession, followed by one of the messiest high-profile divorces on record. With the collapse of her marriage and no real family to turn to, Tatum succumbed to the demons of her past that would nearly kill her.
Now she has emerged clean and sober, rediscovering herself as an actress, mother, and wonderfully vibrant woman in what she considers the prime of her life.
A very brilliant start. Excellent writing. You keep facts in mind but good writing is essential.
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Narrated By - Ann Patchett
Published By : Harper Collins US
Runtime : 8 hours 30 minutes
Categories : Women Autobiography
Price : $34.95 $18.95
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Narrated By - Anonymous
Published By : Orion Publishing Group
Runtime : 5 hours
Categories : Autobiography Women
Price : $14.25
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Narrated By - Bernadette Dunne
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Runtime : 8 hours 30 minutes
Categories : Women Alternative Therapies Animals
Price : $16.95
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Narrated By - Lauren Bacall
Published By : Harper Collins US
Runtime : 7 hours
Categories : Autobiography Women Rich & Famous TV & Film
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