Symptoms of Withdrawal: A Memoir of Snapshots And Redemption - Brossura

Lawford, Christopher Kennedy

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ISBN 10: 0061131237 ISBN 13: 9780061131233

Casa editrice: Avon A, 2006

Riassunto

The firstborn child of famed Rat Pack actor Peter Lawford and Patricia Kennedy, sister to John F. Kennedy, Christopher Kennedy Lawford grew up with presidents, senators, and movie stars as close relatives and personal friends. When he was a toddler, Marilyn Monroe taught him how to dance the twist. He recalls being awakened late at night to hear his uncle Jack announce his candidacy for president. His early life was marked by the traumatic assassinations of two beloved uncles—and during his teen years, he succumbed to the tragic allure of the 1970s drug scene.

Symptoms of Withdrawal is Lawford's unflinchingly honest portrayal of his life as a Kennedy—a journey overflowing with hilarious insider anecdotes, heartbreaking accounts of his addictions to narcotics as well as to celebrity, and, ultimately, the redemption he found by asserting his own independence.

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Recensione:

“A moving tale of self-discovery and redemption . . . a writer of talent and grace.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Christopher Lawford . . . is in possession of a naturally good style. . . . Three cheers.” (Norman Mailer)

“...jazzy, rocking, sometimes dark but, in the end, bright with hope.” (Frank McCourt)

“...[an] honest, funny, touching and shocking account...A deeply cautionary tale.” (Tom Hayden)

“...a well-written account of growing up surrounded by movie stars and political heavyweights.” (USA Today)

“...an engaging memoir of privilege, struggle, and recovery. (Library Journal)

“Thoughful, honest, and at times humorous, Lawford’s memoir is recommended...” (Library Journal)

“...a frank, funny account of his battle with drugs.” (Newsweek)

“SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL is [Lawford’s] unsparing story of two generations of drug and alcohol addictions.” (Parade)

“JFK’s nephew Christopher Kennedy Lawford...spills some family secrets in his new memoir.” (New York Post (Page Six))

L'autore:

Christopher Kennedy Lawford is the New York Times bestselling author of Symptoms of Withdrawal. He has worked extensively in Hollywood as an actor, lawyer, executive, and producer. He has three children and lives in Marina Del Rey, California.

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• Editore: Avon A
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0061131237
• ISBN 13: 9780061131233
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 398