Es war einmal ein kleines Mädchen ... : Die wahre Geschichte über meine Mutter und mich

Actress and author of the New York Times bestseller Down Came the Rain, Brooke Shields, explores her relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in her new memoir. Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was raised by her Newark-tough single mom, Teri, a woman who loved the world of show business and was often a media sensation all by herself. Brooke's iconic modeling career began by chance when she was only eleven months old, and Teri's skills as both Brooke's mother and manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drinking heavily. As Brooke became an adult the pair made choices and sacrifices that would affect their relationship forever. And when Brooke?s own daughters were born she found that her experience as a mother was shaped in every way by the woman who raised her. But despite the many ups and downs, Brooke was by Teri?s side when she died in 2012, a loving daughter until the end. Only Brooke knows the truth of the remarkable, difficult, complicated woman who was her mother. And now, in an honest, open memoir about her life growing up, Brooke will reveal stories and feelings that are relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter. Die mächtige Mutter: Brooke Shields erzählt ihre Lebensgeschichte Das Leben von Brooke Shields war von Anfang an ungewöhnlich. Ihre Eltern ließen sich scheiden, als sie gerade einmal fünf Monate alt war; ihre energische Mutter Teri kümmerte sich allein um die Erziehung. Und Teri, selbst Schauspielerin, hatte große Pläne für ihr Kind: Die ersten Model-Aufnahmen machte Brooke im reifen Alter von elf Monaten, und als sie 1978 mit dreizehn in dem Film Pretty Baby eine jugendliche Prostituierte spielte, war sie schlagartig einer der berühmtesten Teenager ihrer Generation. Filme wie Die blaue Lagune festigten diesen Erfolg. Teri Shields betreute ihre Tochter weiterhin als Managerin und ließ nicht zu, dass sich irgendjemand anders in ihre Angelegenheiten einmischte, weder beruflich noch privat. Nach außen hin schien es, als beschütze sie Brooke engagiert vor den Abgründen und Versuchungen, die so viele Kinderstars aus der Bahn werfen. Aber hinter verschlossenen Türen war Teri eine schwierige Person: mitunter ausfällig und emotional verletzend, sprunghaft und dem Alkohol dermaßen verfallen, dass die erst dreizehn Jahre alte Brooke selbst eingreifen musste und eine Einweisung in die Entzugsklinik veranlasste. Tränen und Lachen prägten gleichermaßen die enge Beziehung zwischen Mutter und Tochter, die als unzertrennlich galten. Doch je mehr Brooke begann, sowohl im Leben als auch in ihrer Karriere auf eigenen Füßen stehen zu wollen, desto mehr wurde das enge Band zwischen beiden auf die Probe gestellt. Als Brooke erwachsen wurde, trafen die beiden Entscheidungen und brachten Opfer, die ihr Verhältnis für immer verändern sollten. Später, als ihre eigenen Töchter zur Welt kamen, erkannte Brooke, wie stark ihre eigenen Erfahrungen als Mutter von der Frau beeinflusst waren, die sie aufgezogen hatte. Trotz aller Ängste und Konflikte der Vergangenheit: Als Teri 2012 starb, war Brooke an ihrer Seite, liebevoll und innerlich zerrissen wie eh und je. Brooke allein kennt die Wahrheit über die bemerkenswerte, schwierige und komplizierte Frau, die ihre Mutter war. Und nun teilt sie ihre offenherzigen und ehrlichen Erinnerungen an diese vielschichtige Beziehung und gewährt außerdem intime Einblicke in ihren eigenen Werdegang. Es ist eine Geschichte, die mit ihrem zentralen Mutter-Tochter-Konflikt viele Menschen tief bewegen wird. - ihre Konflikte mit ihrer alkoholkranken Mutter - lesenswert für Mütter und Töchter gleichermaßen - mit vielen privaten Fotos The perfect gift for Brooke Shields fans, There Was a Little Girl explores Brooke's relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in this extraordinary, heartfelt memoir that became a New York Times bestseller. Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was raised by her Newark-tough single mom, Teri, a woman who loved the world of show business and was often a media sensation all by herself. Brooke's iconic modeling career began by chance when she was only eleven months old, and Teri's skills as both Brooke's mother and her manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drank heavily. As Brooke became an adult the pair made choices and sacrifices that would affect their relationship forever. And when Brooke's own daughters were born she found that her experience as a mother was shaped in every way by the woman who raised her. But despite the many ups and downs, Brooke was by Teri's side when she died in 2012, a loving daughter until the end. Only Brooke knows the truth of the remarkable, difficult, complicated woman who was her mother. And now, in an honest, open memoir about her life growing up, Brooke will reveal stories and feelings that are relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter. The perfect gift for Brooke Shields fans, There Was a Little Girl explores Brooke's relationship with her unforgettable mother, Teri, in this extraordinary, heartfelt memoir that became a New York Times best-seller. Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life. She was raised by her Newark-tough single mom, Teri, a woman who loved the world of show business and was often a media sensation all by herself. Brooke's iconic modeling career began by chance when she was only 11 months old, and Teri's skills as both Brooke's mother and her manager were formidable. But in private she was troubled and drank heavily. As Brooke became an adult the pair made choices and sacrifices that would affect their relationship forever. And when Brooke's own daughters were born she found that her experience as a mother was shaped in every way by the woman who raised her. But despite the many ups and downs, Brooke was by Teri's side when she died in 2012, a loving daughter until the end. Only Brooke knows the truth of the remarkable, difficult, complicated woman who was her mother. And now, in an honest, open memoir about her life growing up, Brooke will reveal stories and feelings that are relatable to anyone who has been a mother or daughter. Brooke Shields Never Had What Anyone Would Consider An Ordinary Life. She Was Raised By Her Newark-tough Single Mom, Teri, A Woman Who Loved The World Of Show Business And Was Often A Media Sensation All By Herself. Brooke's Iconic Modeling Career Began By Chance When She Was Only Eleven Months Old, And Teri's Skills As Both Brooke's Mother And Manager Were Formidable. But In Private She Was Troubled And Drinking Heavily. As Brooke Became An Adult, The Pair Made Choices And Sacrifices That Would Affect Their Relationship Forever. And When Brooke's Own Daughters Were Born She Found That Her Experience As A Mother Was Shaped In Every Way By The Woman Who Raised Her. But Despite The Many Ups And Downs, Brooke Was By Teri's Side When She Died In 2012, A Loving Daughter Until The End. 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. Brooke Shields. The award-winning actress and best-selling author of Down Came the Rain explores her relationship with her tough single mom, detailing her role in shaping Shields' career, her fierce protectiveness and her struggles with alcohol.