Then Again by Diane Keaton

For over 40 years, Diane Keaton has been one of America's most loved and iconic film actresses. Her roles in films like Annie Hall, Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, First Wives club, and Something's Gotta give have proven over and over the comedic charm and bliss Keaton sheds onto the silver screen. In 2011, Keaton truly opened up her world and her life with the rest of the world by releasing her memoirs entitled "Then Again".

In "Then Again" Diane Keaton writes about her life experiences as well as her mother's. Diane and her mother, Dorothy, shared a special bond and did so until the day she passed. "Then Again" is both Diane's memoir and her mother's through the use of her 85 journals. Diane writes mostly about her early years, growing up and finding herself and the unique artist within her. She tells us that she never thought herself to be an attractive girl and she writes about a long and painful battle with bulimia.

There isn't any ghost writing here. The words you read off these pages are either taken straight from her mothers journals or they are Diane's words themselves. That made this book feel so real to me. There were times when I would be reading and it almost felt like I was sitting in my living room talking with Diane herself as we shared a cup of coffee. This book was a birthday present to me last year and with no prior knowledge of the book, I expected the memoir to be more about her work in films. Instead, its more a story of love and family and how Diane was so inspired by her parents - her mother most of all. A fan of Diane Keaton will truly enjoy this read but I would recommend it to anyone. Attached is a short video promotion Diane made for her book. Hope that you enjoy it and that you're able to soon read "Then Again".