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Love and Ellen: A Mother / Daughter Journey [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Betty DeGeneres (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow; illustrated edition edition (April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0688162746
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688162740
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.2 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 840,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The mother of comedian Ellen DeGeneres describes her reaction to her daughter's homosexuality and explores the growth of her acceptance and friendship with her daughter.

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I hope lots of you will read and enjoy and learn from Love, Ellen. It is truly a story of a mother/daughter journey - together and separately. I tell of my journey to acceptance of my gay daughter. It's also a detailed story of what it takes to build a career from ground zero based on Ellen's letters to me over the years. I think many women will relate to my journey from a traditional, conservative background, through troubled marriages, through cancer, to being a strong, happy, independent woman.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had the courage to give this to my mum!, 16 Oct 2000
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Ellen Degeneres decided to live her life in truth. After reading this book you can definitely see where she got her courage and strength from. Whether gay or straight you have got to admire the whole Degeneres clan for their support of Ellen and each other. Betty Degeneres' book touched every emotion inside my body and as a woman who is not 'out' I wish she was my mum! It is a book about truth, in Ellen's life, in Betty's life and hopefully in my life to come - because the book does give you strength to want to reach this place where she is with this mother/daughter relationship. It is a wonderful and cohesive journey throughout and shows us a new dimension to this already multi-talented woman. Betty would probably say that she was just a regular mother, but if there were more mothers/fathers/sisters/brothers/friends/co-workers, even strangers, like her in this world there would be less people like me. I have read the book three times in as many months and it will always remain one of my treasured possessions.

And, as they say in America 'GO BETTY'!

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do a favor for your parents & yourself - buy them this book., 26 April 1999
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I'm a gay male who purchased a copy of Betty's book for my own reading. By the time I was done, I bought two more copies - one for my parents and another for my sister. I realized that they might benefit from a book written from "their" point of view.

It's so important that messages like Betty's get out to the world. Not just the gay and lesbian world, but the world in general. Simply put - "Love one another."

I can only hope and wish that Oprah or some other high-profile media outlet picks up a copy and gives this book the promotion it deserves.

Isn't it funny how when kids are growing up, we tell them all just how special they are.... And then when they go and show just how special they are - what our responses can be.

Thank you Betty, for writing a book from your heart and soul. Nothing like this could be easy, and I thank you again for telling such a personal story so that it might benefit others.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Witty and Insightful!, 29 Aug 1999
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This book was an excellent source of encouragement and education for those who are gay and their family members. Betty Degeneres looks at sexuality and the issues that it brings in society today. She speaks of her journey after finding out her daughter Ellen is gay and the acceptance and closeness that came along afterwards through the years. This book is excellent reading for anyone with gay family members or friends, and for those of us who are still struggling with our own sexuality. I loved this book! Thank you Betty!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't think twice BUY IT!
There are simply no words that can summarise this book in the light it deserves. A beautiful account of a mother / daughter relationship - how the mother (Betty Degeneres) reacts... Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2004 by future_echos

4.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting, and thought provoking.
Betty Degeneres gave us a wonderful glimpse into her world; our world. Her journey is an uplifting one full of wisdom and hard lessons learned. I'm glad for the sharing. Read more
Published on 11 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A mother's love story.
Betty DeGeneres reminds me of my mom. There is so much love that it really shines through out all of the pages-for Ellen ,Anne and Vance. Read more
Published on 3 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating,warm-hearted read.
I found Betty's memoir to a learning experience on how to accept a gay friend & or family member. Read more
Published on 23 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and positive
It's horrifying that a persons sexual orientation can alienate them from their parents and family members - isn't home the one place a son or daughter should feel safe and loved... Read more
Published on 18 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful act of love and strength
Betty is with no doubt a super mom, and above all a great human being that God must be so proud to have in this so unfair, cold and violent world. Read more
Published on 9 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars BETTY'S STORY WAS SO TOUCHING, NOTHING CAN EVER BE SO REAL!!
This book was so touching, it made me realize that being gay isn't a bad thing at all. I admire Ellen, and I love her show. Read more
Published on 7 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars love and understanding
Being french, I have followed the coming out of Ellen through newspapers and TV (CNN mostly) and a friend who sent me THE episode. Read more
Published on 5 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching and Inspiring and motivational
Betty Degenerous gives a very open and honest look into the troubles which face families of gay and lesbian children. Read more
Published on 4 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Reassuring, uplifting thoughts from a mother who "knows"
As a recently "out" daughter I bought this book to understand what my family members are going through. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 1999

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