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With Love, Mommie Dearest The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic

A. Ashley Hoff

When she died in 1977, Joan Crawford was remembered as an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age—until publication the following year of her daughter's memoir, Christina Crawford's book was an immediate bestseller, combining the infrequently discussed topic of child abuse with the draw of Hollywood drama.

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Jenny Lin mentioned watching "Mommy Dearest" on TV before her death, but no details regarding the book were shared in the podcast.

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Jenny talked about her plans for that evening. She said she was going to fix herself something to eat then watch Mommy Dearest on TV.

— Episode: MURDERED: Jenny Lin Part 1

Episode: MURDERED: Jenny Lin Part 1

Jenny Lin mentioned watching "Mommy Dearest" on TV before her death, but no details regarding the book were shared in the podcast.

"

Jenny talked about her plans for that evening. She said she was going to fix herself something to eat then watch Mommy Dearest on TV.

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