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A Paper Life

By: Tatum O'Neal
Narrated by: Tatum O'Neal
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Publisher's Summary

Filled with stunning revelations, here is the sensational memoir of one of Hollywood's most talented and troubled stars - an inspirational true tale of survival and triumph against all odds

Though she has shunned the media spotlight, Academy Award-winning actress Tatum O'Neal at last goes on the record to tell her story - a tale of personal turmoil and ultimate triumph that is part Hollywood tell-all, part Greek tragedy, and part Shakespearean drama.

In her trademark no-holds-barred style, she names names as she chronicles the ups and downs of being Hollywood royalty, including:

  • her nearly fatal addiction to drugs
  • her destructive relationships with mother, the late actress Joanna Moore; her famously overbearing and flamboyant father, Ryan O'Neal and his former longtime live-in love, Farrah Fawcett; and her wildly explosive ex-husband, international tennis pro John McEnroe
  • her early years - a time of tubulence, loneliness, and abuse - as a virtual orphan forced to raise herself and her "Irish twin", younger brother, Griffin
  • her explosive, untold stories of the top figures in pop culture and sports

Ultimately, we see the emergence of an extremely gifted, spirited, and intelligent woman - the ultimate survivor who is a role model to all women.

©2004 Tatum O'Neal (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Critic Reviews

"In this honest, disturbing memoir, O'Neal...reveals the behind-the-scenes story of her lonely, chaotic life." (Publishers Weekly)

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It is a painfully honest story of a little girl who grew up abused and neglected and who grew into a lost, drug-addicted woman and mother.

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Sad, but with humility.
Couldn't stop wondering if she is in a better place now and found peace and happiness.

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OVER 20 YEARS OLD!

This is not an up to date book. It has good stories within it, describing the bitter sweet life Tatum has had. the parental abuse is shocking. Her parents weren't good people! Her exhusband is just a totally awful person. I would have liked more details on films she worked on as she doesn't go into too much detail of the behind the scenes going ons. i feel this could have been a lot longer with more detail. Obviously, don't expect to hear how her life has been like overvthe past 20+ years.

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