| Title | : | You with the Sad Eye̴s |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Christina Applegate |
| Release | : | 2026-03-06 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Fantasy, Books, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
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| Price | : | 0 USD |
| "Funny, furious, and profane." — The New York Times "Not your typical celebrity memoir." — Jimmy Kimmel Emmy Award-winning actress Christina Applegate finally tells the story not even those closest to her fully know. She came of age on sets and stages, expected to be on time, with lines learned, ready for lights-camera-action. What started as financial necessity became an emotional escape from a tumultuous home life in the infamous Laurel Canyon scene of the 70s and 80s. She rocketed to stardom on Married... with Children. She captivated audiences in Anchorman, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, and the critically acclaimed Dead to Me. She earned an Emmy, four Golden Globe nominations, and a Tony nod for Sweet Charity on Broadway. Then, in 2021, it all stopped. A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis confined her to a king-sized bed — and the company of memories she'd rather forget. Memories of the self-doubt and body dysmorphia that stalked her meteoric rise. Of her mother's fight against addiction. Of a father who left. Of domestic violence survived. Of cancer beaten. Of a body and mind suddenly coming due. Now, at her most intimate and vulnerable, Applegate returns to the diaries she kept her whole life. The pain is matched by joy. The losses mitigated by the extraordinary. The weight of life lifted by her signature comedic genius. No longer willing to lock herself away, she knew it was imperative to tell it all. "As my fame grew, my self-esteem shrank. I wished someone would notice, but when you're a celebrity, your life looks like a cakewalk. My sad eyes were crying, but no one could see." You with the Sad Eyes is raw and angry, lyrical and funny, and more than a bit dangerous — a lot like Christina Applegate herself. In her own words: "I truly believe that books can make people feel less alone. That's why I'm doing this. You with the Sad Eyes won't be some big violin scratching for my life. But it will be real. It will be filled with the ups and downs, the humor and grief of life. So here I am. Real me. Lots to say." "A refreshing and unflinching addition to your celebrity-memoir collection." — Harper's Bazaar "The most devastating celebrity memoir of the year... We do not see this often — a high-profile author really leaning into that darkness and murk." — Publishers Weekly "Applegate didn't want to keep yet another secret. This is the raw, honest result." — Salon |
