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In *Lucky Me*, Sachi Parker offers a candid, personal memoir of growing up as the sole offspring of Shirley MacLaine, a celebrated and eccentric Hollywood star. Parker recounts the remarkable moments, backstage adventures, and behind‑the‑scenes insight that shaped her identity amid the dazzling world of entertainment. Through her eyes, readers glimpse the complex mother‑daughter relationship that defined both lives, as well as the broader experience of being raised by a famous parent in America’s spotlight.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Memoir/Family Memoir
Authors: Sachi Parker
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