Título: Born with Teeth: A Memoir
Autor: Kate Mulgrew
Sinopse: Raised by unconventional Irish Catholics who knew "how to drink, how to dance, how to talk, and how to stir up the devil," Kate Mulgrew grew up with poetry and drama in her bones. But in her mother, a would-be artist burdened by the endless arrival of new babies, young Kate saw the consequences of a dream deferred.
Determined to pursue her own no matter the cost, at 18 she left her small Midwestern town for New York, where, studying with the legendary Stella Adler, she learned the lesson that would define her as an actress: "Use it," Adler told her. Whatever disappointment, pain, or anger life throws in your path, channel it into the work.
It was a lesson she would need. At twenty-two, just as her career was taking off, she became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter. Having already signed the adoption papers, she was allowed only a fleeting glimpse of her child. As her star continued to rise, her life became increasingly demanding and fulfilling, a whirlwind of passionate love affairs, life-saving friendships, and bone-crunching work. Through it all, Mulgrew remained haunted by the loss of her daughter, until, two decades later, she found the courage to face the past and step into the most challenging role of her life, both on and off screen.
We know Kate Mulgrew for the strong women she's played -- Captain Janeway on Star Trek ; the tough-as-nails "Red" on Orange is the New Black. Now, we meet the most inspiring and memorable character of all: herself. By turns irreverent and soulful, laugh-out-loud funny and heart-piercingly sad, Born with Teeth is the breathtaking memoir of a woman who dares to live life to the fullest, on her own terms.
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “Born with Teeth: A Memoir”, de Kate Mulgrew, publicado pela editora Back Bay Books, em 2016 e com 320 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Back Bay Books
Páginas: 320
Ano: 2016-01-12
Edição: Reprint
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0316334324
ISBN13: 9780316334327
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Back Bay Books oferecem uma experiência de leitura marcada por narrativas que transitam entre histórias pessoais intensas, biografias detalhadas e ficção que explora relações humanas complexas. O catálogo sugere obras que combinam dramas familiares, conflitos internos e contextos históricos, frequentemente ambientados em cenários realistas, como cidades contemporâneas ou períodos marcantes do século XX. Há também espaço para narrativas mais densas, como relatos de espionagem e investigações políticas, que mantêm um ritmo tenso e envolvente. As sinopses indicam uma atenção especial a personagens multifacetados, cujas jornadas emocionais são apresentadas com linguagem acessível, mas sem perder profundidade.
