Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression

Brooke Shields

May 2005 · Sold by Hachette Books

About this ebook

In this compelling memoir, Brooke Shields talks candidly about her experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and provides millions of women with an inspiring example of recovery. When Brooke Shields welcomed her newborn daughter, Rowan Francis, into the world, something unexpected followed--a crippling depression. Now, for the first time ever, in Down Came the Rain, Brooke talks about the trials, tribulations, and finally the triumphs that occurred before, during, and after the birth of her daughter.

Ratings and reviews

I had to read this book for a class. I think this book would be very good for a women suffering from postpartum depression. She even includes a list of resources at the end, but she babbles a lot and tends to go of on tangents. Overall she offers a lot if good advice and really was brave for sharing her story!

About the author

Brooke Shields has starred in many feature films, including Pretty Baby, Blue Lagoon, and Black and White. She earned critical acclaim on Broadway for The Vagina Monologues and Cabaret, among other shows. She earned a People's Choice Award and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Suddenly Susan. Brooke continues to lend aid to issues involving children's welfare and education, and has established Hands of Change, an organization which benefits young women.