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Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression Paperback – May 2, 2006

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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.

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"This inspiring story offers hope to the many women suffering from this illness, as well as to their families." -- Shari Lusskin, M.D., FAPA, Director of Reproductive Psychiatry, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine

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.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1401308465
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (May 2, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781401308469
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401308469
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.61 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #122,031 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #1,123 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies
- #3,979 in Memoirs (Books)

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Brooke Christa Shields (born May 31, 1965) is an American actress, model and former child star. Shields, initially a child model, gained critical acclaim for her leading role in Louis Malle's controversial film Pretty Baby (1978), in which she played a child prostitute in New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century. The role garnered Shields widespread notoriety, and she continued to model into her late teenage years and starred in several dramas in the 1980s, including The Blue Lagoon (1980), and Franco Zeffirelli's Endless Love (1981).

In 1983, Shields abandoned her career as a model to attend Princeton University, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in French literature. In the 1990s, Shields returned to acting, appearing in minor roles in films, and starred in the titular role of the sitcom Suddenly Susan, which ran for four seasons between 1996 and 2000. Most recently, Shields has made appearances in other television shows, including That '70s Show and Lipstick Jungle, also starring in the animation film Under Wraps, alongside Matthew Lillard and Drake Bell. She also worked alongside Bell again in the animated films Adventure Planet and A Monsterous Holiday.

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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They find it informative and helpful for nursing students. Many readers describe it as hopeful and heartfelt.

"...I read this wonderful book as I was recovering from the severe depression I slipped into after the passing of my beloved mother...." Read more

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"This book was so amazing. I went thru postpartum and it made me feel ...not so alone. I would definitely recommend." Read more

"...The book was easy to read and relatable: an honest and straightforward portrayal of a condition that could descend upon anyone. Four stars." Read more

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Customers find the book informative and helpful for understanding postpartum depression from a personal perspective. They say it provides practical help guidelines and education on the condition. The book is considered a must-read for those suffering from depression and their loved ones.

"Thank you for sharing your challenges! This was a terrific help to my daughter who suffered with Postpartum Depression!..." Read more

"...this is an important work in many ways. first, we know that postpartum depression occurs in 10 to 20% of new moms...." Read more

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Customers find the story honest and relatable. They appreciate the author's ability to convey her feelings through her storytelling. The book is described as a powerful tale that gives hope to anyone going through similar experiences.

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"...The book was easy to read and relatable: an honest and straightforward portrayal of a condition that could descend upon anyone. Four stars." Read more

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Customers find the book heartfelt and honest. They say it helps them process mixed feelings after their baby is born. The author bares her soul in the story, making her relatable and human. The book provides comfort and validation for those experiencing postpartum depression.

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E. A. M.
A Must for Anyone Suffering from Depression
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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I have never been a mother and have, therefore, never suffered from postpartum depression. I read this wonderful book as I was recovering from the severe depression I slipped into after the passing of my beloved mother. I was astounded to see how similar my agony was to that of Ms. Shields. As Ms. Shields notes, it is imperative to have the right medication taken as directed, the right therapist, and a support network. To try to go it alone could be fatal. I plan to send the book to a friend who is battling depression. I thank the author for writing it. She has done the world a great service.

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Christle Aguayo
Healing
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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Going through Postpartum Depression, it’s good to hear you can relate to other women and she sounds like so many of us women going through it. It’s a very hopeful book.

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Kcorn
Honest and heartfelt glimpse into postpartum depression
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2005
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This book serves as a reminder that anyone can be blindsided by postpartum depression, famous or not. Hopefully, it will inspire those suffering from postpartum depression to seek appropriate treatment - rather than deny the reality...or worse, be ashamed of their feelings. After all, most people learn to parent "on the job", having to hit the ground running after the baby is born. It isn't always a natural transition, although there has been a cultural and historical misconception that it should be.

Shields has written a thoughtful, heartfelt book and deserves credit for having the courage to admit that she didn't have a smooth transition from pregnancy to parenthood. In fact, from what she's written here, she was on the verge of suicide at times..and definitely having suicidal thoughts. The overwhelming depression hit her suddenly and completely without warning.

I remember Brooke Shields from the days when she appeared in catalogs as a child model or in magazines in fashion spreads,first as a relatively unknown child models alongside top fashion models -- and then coming into her own. Suddenly, almost overnight (although it had actually taken years of hard work), it seemed she was appearing everywhere, eventually segueing her modeling success (and combination of child/woman looks) into movies and television and even Broadway shows.

I admit that I have always wondered how much of a real, down to earth life she EVER had and so I also admit to a bit (only a bit) of skepticism here. Where, I wonder, is the distinction between postpartum depression and the shock of having a baby (which could throw chaos into the most well-organized life)? Perhaps she had a bit of "real life shock" as well. And perhaps I am wrong about this and she was totally in the thrall of a biochemical imbalance. In any case, this makes for a fascinating glimpse into another facet of someone who has long been in the public eye.

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Real-world, honest view. Nothing compares!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
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I will not lie; my mother bought me this book as I was unsure about anything it had to say. A family history of mental illness, being an unexpected single mother with (at the time) a very disinterested & withdrawn spouse, becoming a mother and learning what that truly meant.......I was in some very bad places. I always disconnected and targeted myself, not my daughter. After being told by several people and doing some reflection and research, I knew I had postpartum. Like Brooke, I detest medication though for me, it's due to most of my life being spent on "finding the right medication for your *insert mental issue here".
This book has had me crying my eyes out, feeling extreme empathy, questioning myself deep within and rethinking everything I thought I knew. I have yet to finish the last 2 chapters but I will already be purchasing the audiobook for a friend who also has been suffering through this and now is facing a divorce. Knowing how gut-ripping, blunt and down-to-earth open she was about postpartum depression, I can honestly say that her wise words have helped shape the woman & mother I have become.

100/100 would recommend to EVERYONE.

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Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your challenges! This was a terrific help to my daughter who suffered with Postpartum Depression! You are a beautiful, caring and smart lady!

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Un must para entender
Reviewed in Mexico on April 6, 2019
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Este libro ayuda a comprender lo que es la depresión postpartum , a mi me ayudó para saber que sentía mi hermana en esos momentos y como poder ayudarla. Gracias Brooke

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Reviewed in India on December 27, 2019
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Just another woman’s experience but I did find some comfort in knowing I’m not alone in feeling this way. Good read

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Thanks, dear Brooke!
Reviewed in Spain on August 3, 2017
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Dear Brooke, brave Brooke! Thanks for having written this amazing book. Thanks for letting me know that I am not alone in this fight. Thanks... from the bottom of my heart. :)

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Moonchita
Searingly and refreshingly honest- excellent.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2008
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I can honestly say that this is one of the most refreshingly honest and helpful reads I have ever read about post natal depression and the rigours of pregnancy. I always used to think of Ms shields as being a bit flaky and "showbizzy" but after reading this I have the utmost respect for her, what she went through and admire how brutally honest she was in this book.

For most celebrities their most pressing concern post childbirth seems to be whether to sell their baby photos to hello! or OK! mag, but this book tells the dark story of acute post natal depression and how Brooke finally coped with her severe and changing moods. Having suffered from mild PND following the birth of my son, I was shocked by how severe and debilitating Brooke's depression was and I found it to be a real help in coping myself. Brooke is very honest about how bad it got (thoughts of suicide, horrible thoughts about the baby being harmed etc..) and how it affected her relationship with her husband Chris and how scared she was that she was going insane.

Having read Myleene Klass's book about pregnancy where she complains about trivial things such as feeling too ill to go out for cocktails with elizabeth jagger on a carribean photo shoot(!), this book was a refreshingly honest and helpful read and not once did I feel at all resentful or annoyed by Brooke's complaints (eg- yeah, its easy for you- you're a celebrity and can afford a nanny, personal trainer, etc...) like I did with Myleene's account. Whilst she does take us to the darkest places of her depression, the end of the book is hopeful and Brooke's message is that no matter how bad it gets (and believe me, for her- its bad) there is always hope. PND can be treated if the new mum can be brave enough to admit how she is feeling and talk to her doctor. A brilliant read about going through a very dark place and coming out the other side.

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産後の鬱からの脱却の過程が丹念に綴られています
Reviewed in Japan on December 8, 2009
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　『青い珊瑚礁』などで知られている女優ブルック・シールズが、長く続いた不妊治療から待望の妊娠、
出産を経て、思いがけずものすごい落ち込みに苦しめられ、そこから脱却して再び笑顔を取り戻すまでを、
かなり率直に描いています。
　産後の欝は誰にでも起こりうることで、それは決して赤ちゃんを愛していないからだとか、いい親でないからだ、
などというわけではなく、自分を責めるべきではないということ、できるだけ早い段階で助けを求め、適切な治療を
受けるべき、と、全女性を勇気付けるようなブルック・シールズのメッセージが心強いです。
巻末には産後の鬱に関する文献やホームページなどの紹介もついています。
　裏表紙にある赤ちゃんを抱くブルック・シールズの表情は幸せいっぱい、という感じで、表紙の悲しそうな顔とは対照的です。
そこに至るまでの道のりが、飾らない言葉で綴られており、気取らず愛情深いブルック・シールズの人柄にも心を惹かれた1冊でした。

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Anyone Suffering from Depression

5.0 out of 5 stars Healing

4.0 out of 5 stars Honest and heartfelt glimpse into postpartum depression

5.0 out of 5 stars Real-world, honest view. Nothing compares!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Un must para entender

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4.0 out of 5 stars Thanks, dear Brooke!

5.0 out of 5 stars Searingly and refreshingly honest- excellent.

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A Must for Anyone Suffering from Depression

Healing

Honest and heartfelt glimpse into postpartum depression

Real-world, honest view. Nothing compares!

Great Read!

Un must para entender

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Thanks, dear Brooke!

Searingly and refreshingly honest- excellent.

産後の鬱からの脱却の過程が丹念に綴られています