In this memoir, Sally Field narrates her internal life from her childhood in a fractured Hollywood household through her decades-long career. She details the isolation of her youth, the abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather, and the complex, often fraught relationship she maintained with her mother. Field documents her transition from a teenage sitcom actress to a serious dramatic artist, while explaining the persistent self-doubt and emotional fragmentation that shadowed her professional success and her private relationships with figures like Burt Reynolds.
Readers who enjoy candid celebrity autobiographies go to this book to understand the psychological reality behind a public persona. It is intended for those interested in the mechanics of the acting craft and how early trauma shapes personality and career choices. The listener walks away with a clear perspective on how Field navigated a male-dominated industry and eventually reconciled with her family history. By hearing Field read her own words, the audience gains a direct connection to how she integrated the disparate parts of her identity into a singular, independent life.
Inward-looking and contemplative; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2018
- Language
- EN
