Wednesday, December 3, 2014

There was a little girl

Here's the festive cup this year at McDonald's Canada:





I read a good review in the newspaper about the new book by Brooke Shields called 'There was a little girl'. It's on my list now. She talks about her relationship with her strong, yet alcoholic mom. It sounds open and honest.  Apparently it took her 9 months to write, and it wasn't cathartic.  One interesting tidbit was that Susan Sarandon slapped her 9 times in different takes of one scene in the movie 'Pretty Baby'.  Brooke's mom hinted it might have been some resentment due to Brooke having the lead role in the movie.  Brooke sounds like a real survivor.
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9 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael03 December, 2014 02:06

    Some kids need a lot of strength to survive, that's very true. Love the festive cup! No McD here in out little town! Valerie

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  2. Anonymous03 December, 2014 05:45

    Too bad about the slapping. That must have hurt.

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    1. Adam03 December, 2014 09:04

      I've always wondered if they ever fake that in movies/shows. Apparently not.

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  3. Plowing Through Life (Martha)03 December, 2014 06:42

    Sounds like an interesting read. Everyone has a story.

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  4. Jenn Jilks03 December, 2014 08:06

    It's good to hear about the survivors. The ones who made something of themselves.
    Too many blame the perps and take it out on others.
    Good review.

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  5. The Happy Whisk03 December, 2014 12:46

    Nine times. That's not right.

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  6. Lisabella Russo03 December, 2014 15:47

    Very festive cup! I remember taking performing classes in college and they taught how to fake slap (soft hand)...

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  7. Unknown03 December, 2014 18:30

    The cup looks so cherrie. I just love the holidays.

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  8. Crystal03 December, 2014 18:47

    The book looks good, it's on my list :-)

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