Iconic Hollywood star Sally Field's much-anticipated memoir, In Pieces, is set to hit the shelves next week. But already, the buzz surrounding this deeply personal and revealing book has taken the world by storm. Sally, now 71, dives headfirst into some incredibly raw, intimate, and personal topics, and the headlines are already rolling in.
A Candid Conversation About Her Past
During a heartfelt interview with The New York Times, Sally opened up about her childhood, sharing a harrowing experience that has long been buried in her past. She revealed that as a teenager, she was sexually abused by her stepfather, Jock Mahoney. This revelation is just one of the many deeply personal stories she shares in her memoir, painting a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped her life.
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Confronting the Past
In her memoir, Sally recalls being called into her stepfather Jock's bedroom when she was just 14 years old. "I knew. I felt both a child, helpless, and not a child. Powerful. This was power. And I owned it. But I wanted to be a child — and yet," the Oscar-winning actress wrote in her book, as reported by the New York Times. This powerful excerpt sheds light on the complex emotions she experienced during that difficult time in her life.
A Look Back at Her Romance with Burt Reynolds
Sally's memoir doesn't stop at her childhood struggles. She also dives into her famed Hollywood romance with the late Burt Reynolds, who tragically passed away on September 6 at the age of 82. Speaking to the New York Times, Sally admitted that chronicling her relationship with Burt, which spanned from 1977 to 1982, brought a flood of feelings and nostalgia.
Describing their relationship as "confusing and complicated," Sally noted that it wasn't without its share of love and care. However, it was also filled with challenges that left a lasting impact on her. After Burt's passing, Sally expressed relief that he wouldn't have to read her memoir. "This would hurt him. I felt glad that he wasn’t going to read it, he wasn’t going to be asked about it, and he wasn’t going to have to defend himself or lash out, which he probably would have. I did not want to hurt him any further," she shared.
Get Ready to Dive Into Sally's World
Sally Field's memoir, In Pieces, will be available for purchase everywhere books are sold starting on Tuesday, September 18. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the life and times of this incredible Hollywood legend.
