{"title":"Selma Blair","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling world of \u003cstrong\u003eSelma Blair\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned actress and author known for her captivating storytelling and candid exploration of her life experiences. Best known for her acting roles in films and television, Blair has also made a significant impact through her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her debut book, \u003cem\u003eMean Baby\u003c\/em\u003e, Blair offers readers an unflinching look into her personal life with a raw and honest approach. Categorised under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, this work delves into Blair's struggles and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of her journey through fame, family, and finding her own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlair’s writing is as engaging as her screen presence, providing a unique perspective on the complexities of life. Her narrative weaves together humour, poignancy, and resilience, making her collection a must-read for those intrigued by the art of memoirs and the stories of influential figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mean-baby-by-selma-blair-9780349013848","title":"Mean Baby","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE INSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Funny and frank, a chance to spend time with a brave and big-hearted woman who's grown up to be not so mean, after all' — JENNIFER LARUE, \u003ci\u003eWASHINGTON POST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Grabs you by the collar and says \u003ci\u003elisten to all that I have to say: about love, pain, motherhood, illness, celebrity and the tidal ferocity that pours through all our lives.\u003c\/i\u003e Read it and be caught in the voice of one of our luminous stars' — ESME WEIJUN WANG\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first story Selma Blair Beitner ever heard about herself is that she was a mean, mean baby. Although Selma went on to become a celebrated Hollywood actress and model, she could never quite shake the periods of darkness that overtook her, the certainty that there was a great mystery at the heart of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of this beautiful and, at times, shocking memoir, Selma lays bare her addiction to alcohol, her devotion to her brilliant and complicated mother, and the moments she flirted with death. There is violence, love, true friendship, the gift of motherhood and, finally, the simultaneous devastation and surprising salvation of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A fascinating exploration about the power of prophecy, of labels, and of one woman's determination to defy them all. Blair is a rebel, an artist, and it turns out: a writer' — GLENNON DOYLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I laughed out loud more than I cried' — FRANCES RYAN, \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844608741612,"sku":"9780349013848","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6592003482312.jpg?v=1758847647"},{"product_id":"mean-baby-by-selma-blair-9780349013855","title":"Mean Baby","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelma Blair has played many archetypal roles:\u003c\/b\u003e gullible ingenue in \u003ci\u003eCruel Intentions\u003c\/i\u003e, preppy ice queen in \u003ci\u003eLegally Blonde\u003c\/i\u003e, fire-starter in \u003ci\u003eHellboy\u003c\/i\u003e. Muse to Karl Lagerfeld. Face of Chanel. Cover model. Advocate for the multiple sclerosis community. But before all of that, Selma was known best for being one thing: a mean baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a memoir that is as wildly funny as it is emotionally shattering, Selma Blair tells the captivating story of growing up and finding her truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first story Selma Blair Beitner ever heard about herself is that she was a mean, mean baby. With her mouth pulled in a perpetual snarl and a head so furry it had to be rubbed to make way for her forehead, Selma spent years living up to her terrible reputation: biting her sisters, lying spontaneously, getting drunk from Passover wine at the age of seven, and behaving dramatically so that she would be the centre of attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Selma went on to become a celebrated Hollywood actress and model, she could never quite shake the periods of darkness that overtook her, the certainty that there was a great mystery at the heart of her life. She often felt like her arms might be on fire, a sensation not unlike electric shocks, and she secretly drank to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of this beautiful and, at times, shocking memoir, Selma lays bare her addiction to alcohol, her devotion to her brilliant and complicated mother, and the moments she flirted with death. There is brutal violence, passionate love, true friendship, the gift of motherhood and, finally, the simultaneous devastation and surprising salvation of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a voice that is powerfully original, fiercely intelligent, and full of hard-won wisdom, Selma Blair's \u003ci\u003eMean Baby\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply human memoir and a true literary achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844609921260,"sku":"9780349013855","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6592073482312.jpg?v=1758847706"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/selma-blair.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}