1) Original number one best seller by the oldest of Oscar winning actress Joan Crawford's 4 adopted children, Christina. Joan, born in 1908, died in 1977. Christina had three other siblings including Christopher, a Vietnam veteran, who died in 2006, age 62 and twin sisters, Cathy and Cynthia who died in 2007, age 60. 2) The book chronicles the reality of physical child abuse by an unbalanced & alcoholic mother and sometimes a nightmare of terror. It is the story of the relationship between a child trying to stay alive and a ruthless, cunning, lonely woman. 3) This book is a MUST read for those who have(and do) live with a terrible secret and lived through a terrifying personal struggle similar to that portrayed in the book. 4) 286 pages(with pictures) published by Wm Morrow & Co., Inc. in 1978 ***************************************************** Note: 1) In your reply, please include your name & phone number; 2) Text to landline is fine 3) All sales are final.