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Behind the Smile
 
 

Behind the Smile [Illustrated] (Hardcover)

by Marie Osmond (Author) "From this angle, you can see right up my skirt ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Time Warner International; illustrated edition edition (19 Jul 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0446527769
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446527767
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 103,004 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #26 in  Books > Biography > Social & Health Issues > Depression & Mental Health
    #72 in  Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Health Issues > Illnesses & Conditions > Depression
    #94 in  Books > Science & Nature > Medicine > Diseases & Disorders > Mental Diseases & Disorders

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While the famous Osmond smile beamed for the camera, no one, not even Marie, fully realised the anguish and emptiness that loomed behind the smile. Marie is not alone; more than one-out-of-ten new mothers experiences post-partum depression (PPD) after childbirth. Yet few women seek help due to feelings of shame and guilt, or fear of isolation. After giving birth to her seventh child (four of her children are adopted), Marie became increasingly depressed. One night, she handed over her bank card to her babysitter, got in her car, leaving her family and husband, and drove north - with no intention of returning until she felt she had resolved the crisis. After she went public with her own experiences with PPD on Oprah, the response was overwhelming. Now, Marie shares with readers the fear and darkness of the depression she overcome, and, in collaboration with the doctor who helped her through her ordeal, offers the methods she learned for treating PPD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars you will laugh and cry- and be surprised too., 8 Oct 2001
Marie's book made me laugh and cry. My heart went out to her over the problems she has experienced over the years. Many of us must have thought what a perfect life she has, but like so many of us that sometimes give others that impression, we all sometimes hide "Behind the smile". This book is very touching and full of good encouraging advice for people that have had or are experiencing similar problems to Marie.How Marie has managed to juggle a full career and seven children is incredible, but one of the things that comes across in the book is that if we stop and listen to our inner voice and stop ignoring it we would have a happier life. Trying to please others all the time and suppressing our pain can manifest it self in so many ways. Marie has learn't so many lessons through her depression and shares them with the reader. Her good sense of humour and anecdotes are very funny to read. I hope she now has time to spend with her adorable children and family and I thank her for being so frank in her book and helping others who may be experiencing similar problems to her. You will not be disappointed by anything in this book. once you start reading it you won't want to put it down.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Entertainnig & Informative, but not really an Autobiography., 6 Jul 2001
If you suffer from PPD or any type of depression, then this book is very good for you! Marie Osmond shares her experiences with PPD and the effects and origions of her personal 'tragedy'. BUT, if you think this is an indepth autobiography of her life, you will be a little disappointed. Although she does talk about her past life, she does not go into 'details' or 'full recounts' of her life story. She talks openly, but yet still remains a little reserved to protect her privacy. She recounts bits and pieces of her past life and experiences but not in the order of any regular autobiography.

All in all, this book is still informative and entertaining and a very good read, espeically if you are a Marie Osmond fan.

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