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An actress’s memoir about postpartum depression
2005Fast paceMelancholic
What it is about
Brooke Shields tells the story of her struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter. She describes her feelings and her treatment. The book helped bring the subject into public conversation.
Who will enjoy it
New parents and their families.
What you will get
Postpartum depression is treatable. Seek medical help if you struggle.
Down Came the Rain Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Memoir · Postpartum · Motherhood
Length
240 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Brooke Shields.
Setting
Her home and family.
What makes it different
A frank account of a common but hidden experience.
Feel
Honest, raw and warm.
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