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The Mommie Dearest Collection: Two Memoirs of Survival

Survival: The Mommie Dearest Collection brings together two memoirs by Christina Crawford, tracing the childhood abuse she describes and her later path through adversity toward recovery. This Kindle edition is a substantial combined read, with an introduction and photographs noted in the listing.

At a glance

Combines Mommie Dearest and Survivor in one volume.
The first memoir recounts the author's childhood and struggle for independence. The sequel follows later challenges and recovery.
The listing describes an exclusive new introduction and rare photographs from the author's personal collection.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

One purchase provides both memoirs, making the paired account available in a single digital volume.
Screen Reader support, Word Wise, enhanced typesetting, and Page Flip are listed as enabled or supported.

Cons

At 1,082 pages, this is a long combined read rather than a brief introduction to the story.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Open Road Media
Publication date	November 21, 2017
Language	English
Print length	1082 pages
File size	115.0 MB
ISBN-13	978-1504049061

Kindle features
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The subject matter includes childhood abuse, family violence, alcoholism, divorce, and illness, which may be difficult for some readers.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking Christina Crawford's account across both Mommie Dearest and its sequel, Survivor.
Readers interested in memoirs about family violence, resilience, and recovery.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a short book or a light subject.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 69 ratings

5 stars61%61%
4 stars19%19%
3 stars15%15%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

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Frequently asked questions

Which books are included?

The volume includes Mommie Dearest and Survivor, both memoirs by Christina Crawford.

What subjects does the collection cover?

The listing describes childhood abuse and the author's struggle for independence in Mommie Dearest, followed by later hardships and recovery in Survivor.

Is this a short read?

No. The listing gives a print length of 1,082 pages for the combined Kindle edition.

What reading features are listed?

Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed. X-Ray is not enabled.