Out Came the Sun: Overcoming the Legacy of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide in My Family

by Mariel Hemingway and Ben Greenman

Book Overview

A moving, compelling memoir about growing up and escaping the tragic legacy of mental illness, suicide, addiction, and depression in one of America's most famous families: the Hemingways. She opens her eyes. The room is dark. She hears yelling, smashed plates, and wishes it was all a terrible dream. But it isn't. This is what it was like growing up as a Hemingway. In this deeply moving, searingly honest new memoir, actress and mental health icon Mariel...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941393233
• ISBN13: 9781941393239
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Regan Arts
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Surprisingly uplifting and positive

I didn’t think I would like this one, based on the depressing topic. But Mariel Hemingway was so honest and self-critical that I was immediately pulled into her fascinating life story. By the end, you are totally rooting for her success and happiness.