First published 2016
Anderson Cooper begins a year-long written conversation with his mother Gloria Vanderbilt after her serious illness at age ninety-one forces them both to confront how little quality time his demanding career at CNN and CBS has allowed them. Their correspondence reveals private thoughts about their lives, losses, and what they still hope to discover about each other. Cooper brings his journalist's perspective to their exchanges while Vanderbilt responds with her characteristic idealism and optimism. Through these honest and often humorous letters, they share hard-won wisdom from their experiences with tragedy and success. The book captures both a son's tribute to his mother and a parent's guidance for her adult child, exploring the enduring connection between generations and the valuable insights that can emerge when families make time for deeper conversation.
Genres: family, relationships, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
290 pages · Hardcover · Harper