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Born with Teeth

A Memoir

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 Raised by unconventional Irish Catholics who knew "how to drink, how to dance, how to talk, and how to stir up the devil," Kate Mulgrew grew up with poetry and drama in her bones. But in her mother, a would-be artist burdened by the endless arrival of new babies, young Kate saw the consequences of a dream deferred.

Determined to pursue her own no matter the cost, at 18 she left her small Midwestern town for New York, where, studying with the legendary Stella Adler, she learned the lesson that would define her as an actress: "Use it," Adler told her. Whatever disappointment, pain, or anger life throws in your path, channel it into the work.

It was a lesson she would need. At twenty-two, just as her career was taking off, she became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter. Having already signed the adoption papers, she was allowed only a fleeting glimpse of her child. As her star continued to rise, her life became increasingly demanding and fulfilling, a whirlwind of passionate love affairs, life-saving friendships, and bone-crunching work. Through it all, Mulgrew remained haunted by the loss of her daughter, until, two decades later, she found the courage to face the past and step into the most challenging role of her life, both on and off screen.

We know Kate Mulgrew for the strong women she's played -- Captain Janeway on Star Trek ; the tough-as-nails "Red" on Orange is the New Black. Now, we meet the most inspiring and memorable character of all: herself. By turns irreverent and soulful, laugh-out-loud funny and heart-piercingly sad, Born with Teeth is the breathtaking memoir of a woman who dares to live life to the fullest, on her own terms. Art & Literature Authors Entertainment & Celebrities Women Celebrity Memoir Funny Heartfelt Witty Inspiring Biography
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Never have I been so very sad to finish a book. I feel like an abandoned child who knows she will never hear her mother's warm voice. Damn, it was good! Thank you, Ms Mulgrew.

Exceptional!

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Adds an extra level of appreciation for this actress's performances; witty, tragic, heartfelt and very entertaining. Loved it. Thank you Kate!

Come for Janeway, stay for Mulgrew

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I adore you Kate. You inspire me to be a better human being. Thank you. :)

I love her

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A gripping telling of her own life, it's challenges and successes, but ultimately a young woman's journey to find her completeness - in her work and in love.

Surpassed my expectations
Memorable for me was a Kate's willingness to show her vulnerabilities without shame.
Kate Mulgrew's narration had me enraptured throughout the telling.

Riveting reading, told by the author

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Kate knows how to keep an audience and she does well to do this on audio. Her book is well written and very interesting to listen to. I've just recommended it to my friends. Stories of Ireland and America, family and friends, boyfriends and husbands, work and children. It would make a good mini series on Netflix!

Well written and narrated, interesting life

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