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Rearview Mirror
by Alana Stewart
Hardcover : 288 pages
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Alana Stewart has lived what many people would consider a charmed life, as an international model, an actress and talk-show host, filmmaker, and bestselling author. But despite her many accomplishments and successes, the truth is, her life has been rife with abandonment, abject poverty, ...
Introduction
Alana Stewart has lived what many people would consider a charmed life, as an international model, an actress and talk-show host, filmmaker, and bestselling author. But despite her many accomplishments and successes, the truth is, her life has been rife with abandonment, abject poverty, tragedy, and even violence.
In Rearview Mirror, she takes the reader through her mesmerizing journey from her beginnings in poor rural Texas, her escape to New York to become a Ford model, and finally, her seemingly fairytale, but often heartbreaking life in the glittering world of Hollywood.
With compelling openness and honesty, Alana chronicles her unstable, chaotic childhood, her traumatic and violent rape, and her struggles with bulimia, depression, and self-worth. She also writes about her marriages and divorces with two iconic stars, raising three children on her own, the devastating effects of drug addiction in her family, and the tragic deaths of her mother as well as her best friend, Farrah Fawcett.
Rearview Mirror is an inspiring, rags-to-riches story in which Alana also shares the valuable life lessons she has learned from her many challenges and heartaches: unconditional love, faith, gratitude, perseverance, and the importance of finding your higher purpose in life.
Discussion Questions
From the publisher:What are some of the lessons that can be taken from Alana’s experiences?
In what ways do you think Alana’s childhood shaped her adult life?
In what ways would Alana’s story be different if it were taking place today?
Notes From the Author to the Bookclub
“Alana Stewart is a rare blend of wisdom and glamour. Her relatable, womanly perspective on everything she has been through creates a compelling story, not only because of the glitz of its external drama, but also because of the sincerity of her internal search. She's had the outer life of a star and the inner life of a seeker. Her tears, her triumphs and her moments of understanding create a fiercely touching memoir. Her story remains with you and illuminates your own.” —Marianne Williamson, #1 New York Times bestselling author and motivational speakerBook Club Recommendations
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