Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old by Brooke Shields

I think this is one of the greatest titles ever of a memoir. It says so much in such a sassy, ironic yet accurate way. How can we as a society, who treasures youth and fitness above all, allow an iconic child model and actress, and now super star, to age gracefully. That is the point of the memoir, growing old is difficult for everyone, especially someone who is in the public eye. The book provides not only humor, but also some realness into the life of Shields as an actress, mother, wife, businesswoman, and public figure. We see her fighting with her daughter over designer clothing, discussing sex as a 50-something-year-old, and even waking up to Bradley Cooper's face in an ambulance after she had a seizure. She is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, but you get the sense, after reading this book, that she does not take herself as seriously as everyone else does. "Brooke Shields is Not Allowed To Get Old" is a fast-paced fun read that not only gives us a glimpse into her life, but the life of so many mothers juggling careers, with kids at college, and a decades-long-and-successful marriage. She is now 59 years old and I would say, "Bravo, Brooke. Keep up the good work." To buy this book on Amazon click here.