THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'wonderful... raw gossipy funny delicate endlessly
compassionate at moments devastating at others spectacularly wise' THE TIMES 'This is the
best truest most shocking Hollywood memoir I've ever read. It is also one of the most loving'
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Emboldened by each day's revelations and driven by their abiding love for
each other [Dern and Ladd] wade into deeper confessions. The book is at its most memorable and
affecting when they work up the courage to excavate heavy sharp-edged emotional artifacts. . .
They yell grow quiet accuse and forgive allowing us to witness their relationship evolving
walk by walk.' NEW YORK TIMES 'Even the hardest of hearts might shed a tear or two thanks to
the ways in which this book forces the reader to consider their own relationship with their
mother.' MAIL ONLINE *WITH A FOREWORD BY REESE WITHERSPOON* Actress Laura Dern and her mother -
the legendary actress Diane Ladd - share their most intimate and important conversations. What
happens when we are brave enough to speak our truths to the ones we love the most? Laura Dern
and Diane Ladd always had a close relationship but the stakes were raised when Diane developed
a sudden life-threatening illness. Diane's doctor prescribed long walks to build back her lung
capacity. The exertion was challenging and Laura soon learned the best way to distract her mom
was to get her talking and telling stories. Their conversations along the way began to break
down the traditional barriers between mothers and daughters. They discussed the most personal
topics: love sex marriage divorce art ambition and legacy. In Honey Baby Mine Laura
and Diane share these conversations as well as reflections and anecdotes taking readers on an
intimate tour of their lives. Complementing these candid exchanges they have included photos
family recipes and other mementos. The result is a celebration of the power of leaving nothing
unsaid that will make you want to call the people you love the most and start talking. 'As
actors Dern and Ladd have spent decades peeling back layers to reveal their characters' fears
and desires. It's when they turn that focus to each other and themselves that something
remarkable emerges.' NEW YORK TIMES
