About this episode
Christina Applegate discusses her memoir and shares personal experiences, including her struggles and joys in life.
Christina Applegate doesn't need anyone's pity or approval. That’s the takeaway from her new memoir, "You With the Sad Eyes." She looks back at some of the toughest moments in her life, from abusive relationships to her recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis. But she also shares with Rachel the joys in her life, like raising her 15 year old daughter and watching Bravo reality television. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: Rachel Martin
Guest: Christina Applegate
Topics covered
- memoir
- multiple sclerosis
- abusive relationships
- parenting
- reality television
Keywords
- Christina Applegate
- memoir
- multiple sclerosis
- abusive relationships
- parenting
- reality television
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: You With the Sad Eyes
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