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A Promise to Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood and Divorce, by Alec Baldwin
(St. Martins Press, 2008)


World famous actor Alec Baldwin discusses the personal transformation he had to undergo in order to survive his divorce with actress Kim Basinger. After a long period of turmoil, Baldwin emerged from the pain of loss, separation and alienation with a new vision of life and a renewed sense of his purpose as a man, an actor, an activist and a future political candidate. He offers invaluable words of wisdom for the divorcee, outlining the critical steps one should take if they are to avoid the degradation that the legal processes often create. Baldwin’s book marks a welcomed change in the genre of self-help on divorce, which has formerly been dominated by female authors writing for females. In conjunction with the publication of his book, Mr. Baldwin will lead seminars for men and women on the process of divorce. On all major talk shows, including Good Morning America, Diane Sawyer 20/20, 60 Minutes, The View, and Entertainment Tonight. The book was reviewed by The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and was featured in the New Yorker and the New York Post

 

Britney: Every Step of the Way, by Felicia Culotta
(NAL, 2000)

Felicia Culotta, former chaperone of and now assistant to pop music artist Britney Spears, presents stunning photographs of Ms. Spears in recording studios and on world concert tours with narration about their adventures. The book is a friend's personal scrapbook, containing more than 200 candid shots and a rare glimpse into the exciting and backstage career of a worldwide, mega-singing sensation. Limited print promotion by Ms. Spears. The book sold over 100,000 copies. This book has sold in Canada, as well as other foreign countries.

 

Send Yourself Roses, by Kathleen Turner in collaboration with Gloria Feldt
(Springboard Press, 2008)

New York Times bestseller Send Yourself Roses is Kathleen Turner's personal story with her unique philosophy of life, a self-styled activism which led her to play some of the most unforgettable and outrageous roles written for women in the history of cinema. Movie buffs will delight in learning the intricate strategies which Turner employed to create a screen identity as a femme fatale who played hard ball, and how her unique concept of woman as protagonist informed her life as well as her film career. Always a leading lady, Turner's advice for women is straightforward, gutsey and to the point: act before you are acted upon. Her co-author, Gloria Feldt, is the author of The War on Choice (Bantum) and Behind Every Choice Is a Story. Feldt served as CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America from 1996-2005. Turner has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and The O'Reilly Factor. She has also published commentary in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Her performance on Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolff on Broadway and London in 2006 received great acclaim.