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Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression |  | Authors: Marie Osmond, Marcia Wilkie, Judith Moore
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 110649
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 044667852X
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.19876
EAN: 9780446678520
ASIN: 044667852X
Publication Date: May 1, 2002
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While the famous Osmond smile beamed for the camera, no one, not even Marie, fully realized the emptiness that loomed behind the smile. Marie is not alone; more than one out of ten new mothers experiences post-partum de-pression (PPD) after childbirth. The mother of seven, Marie became increasingly depressed after the birth of her youngest child. One night, she got in her car, leaving her family and husband, and drove north-with no intention of returning until she felt she had resolved this crisis. After she went public with her own experiences with PPD on Oprah and Larry King Live, the response was overwhelming. Now, Marie shares the fear and darkness of the depression she overcame, and with the doctor who helped her through her ordeal, offers the methods she learned for treating PPD.
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 Better than her newest book April 20, 2009
C. Roy (Centerville, Louisiana United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book had some insight into it, her latest book was such a disappointment after this book. It took me 5 years and thousands of dollars to have a baby and after having a beautiful child, I too suffered from post partum depression which I would have never believed could have happened since this child was so wanted and so loved. I appreciated that she brought this subject out into the open and was really looking forward to her latest book which was a waste of money. It was nothing more than "look at me, life is great, I can deal with everything and laugh about it."
This book did mention about her suffering some sexual abuse but she brushed it off like it was no big deal. Sexual abuse in any form is a BIG DEAL! She has daughters, how would she feel if someone even touched the in an inappropriate manner? Call a spade a spade. Sexual abuse should never be glossed over because the abuser will continue and whose child will be the next one on his list?
 PPD March 18, 2008
Kelly L. Grove (Polo, Il)
Behind the Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum DepressionAs I read marie's book, when she was describing her abuse and excessive weight lost, I kept wondering to myself, where were her parents? She said she was placed in the care of trusted adults but the abuse happened anyway. I couldnt help but think, if she was abused, wouldnt her personality change? and why didnt her parents question the amount of weight she was losing. she looked absolutely anorexic by the last season of D&M in 1979. As marie described her feelings of depression and struggles to make it through just 1 more day, I could absolutely relate to that. I never suffered PPD, but suffered depression from severe empty nest syndrome. The depression I went through made it totally impossible for me to even get out of bed each day. I only have 1 son, who not only moved out but volunteered for a 15 month stint in Iraq. Marie must have an incredible amount of strenght. One thing I was totally bothered by was her constant complaints of not having enough time for her kids. She missed doing things with them and seeing them grow. My thoughts were, then slow down. you dont need a tv show, a doll company, public appearances, doll signings, whatever. Why keep adopting kids if you have no time for them. she went on to adopt an 8th child. I remember back in 1990, my parents and I went to see marie perform in a smoke filled bar in san diego. I felt sad that she was performing in this kind of atmosphere. she was scheduled to appear at 8pm. it was close to 10 before she finally appeared on stage. the announcer told the audience that Marie was late because she was putting her kids to bed. My mother yells out, if she can't perform and be a mother at the same time, she needs to pick one and move on. as much as I love Marie and her family, I think Marie is selfish. Selfish to take on so many kids and then not be able to take care of them herself. That would cause depression for anyone. I have a hard time believing it was PPD she suffered from but instead, she was depressed over her work load, kid load and lack of sleep. She didnt learn anything did she when she adopted yet another kid she has no time for
 A Thought Provoking Book! July 6, 2007
Jean Fallace (Lake Grove, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A must read for all mothers about to be a grandmother. It certainly opened my eyes to the symptoms of postpartum depression, and how to be of help to a daughter, daughter-in-law, or new mother if they have postpartum depression.
I would definitely recommend this book to new fathers, and grandfathers.
I give Marie Osmond much courage by coming out in the open with her problem recognizing that she can be helpful to other mothers who suffer as she has, and realize that there is help for them.
Marie's brave story is an inspiring read March 5, 2007
RuthAnn Hogue (Maricopa, AZ)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Behind the smile is perfect for new moms, especially anyone who has ever suffered from the Baby Blues or Post Partum Depression. Amazingly, Marie was able to inject humor into a story that for the most part is deeply sad. She explains that she does so as a writer because she realizes that those who are reading the book probably need an extra lift, something to lighten the day. I never experienced post partum depression, but having grown up in the 1970s with the Donnie & Marie Show and always thinking how nice it would have been to have been as pretty or as talented as she was and still is, I loved the book. I am always amazed to learn that someone like her has problems, just like the rest of us. I don't mean to say that I ever thought she was perfect. But I wouldn't have thought she felt intimidated by the female guests on the show or that she ever thought she was too fat, etc. It kind of puts things in perspective that we are all here on this planet and have our own set of obstacles to overcome, whoever we are, whatever they might be. Marie's story is inspiring, though, because she does overcome. She manages to make sure the show of life goes on, no matter what. Good for her! Includes clinical advice from Dr. Judith Moore making this book more than entertaining ... it could actually offer more than solid encouragement, but real nuts & bolts help for someone who is suffering from PPD.
 Her journey to PPD but not too much detail of getting out of it January 3, 2007
Bonnie (Aloha, OR)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
The book was just okay for me. She spent most of the time writing about her experience of being severely depressed and how she was just barely surviving day to day, hour to hour. She seems to be a bit "ANTI" anti-depressants. I would have liked her to spend more time on her journey out of her depression; how it effected her husband and children, and how she was able to heal those relationships (she mentions that her husband and her seperated for 6 months, kind of as a side note). Also, she talks about questioning everything in her life and her motivation behind everything she is and does, but fails to mention any changes in lifestyle that made a difference in her healing process. Was it only her green manure tea, bubble baths with candles, and going on Oprah that healed her??
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