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In Pieces

In this intimate, haunting literary memoir, an American icon tells her story for the first time, and in her own gorgeous words --- about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother.

One of the most celebrated, beloved and enduring actors of our time, Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated the nation for more than five decades, beginning with her first TV role at the age of 17. From the sweet-faced "girl next door" in "Gidget" to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-worthy ferocity and depth of Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln, Field has stunned audiences time and time again with her artistic range and emotional acuity. Yet there is one character who always remained hidden: the shy and anxious little girl within.

With raw honesty and the fresh, pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, and with all the humility and authenticity her fans have come to expect, Field brings readers not only behind the scenes for the highs and lows of her star-studded early career in Hollywood, but deep into the truth of her lifelong relationships --- including her complicated love for her own mother. Powerful and unforgettable, IN PIECES is an inspiring and important account of life as a woman in the second half of the 20th century.

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In Pieces
by Sally Field

  • Publication Date: October 15, 2019
  • Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction
  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 1538763036
  • ISBN-13: 9781538763032