A Paper Life

My Story

By: Tatum O'Neal

Narrated by: Tatum O'Neal

Filled with stunning revelations, here is the sensational memoir of one of Hollywood’s most talented and troubled stars—an inspirational true tale of survival and triumph against all odds

Though she has shunned the media spotlight, Academy Award-winning actress Tatum O’Neal at last goes on the record to tell her story-a tale of personal turmoil and ultimate triumph that is part Hollywood tell-all, part Greek tragedy, and part Shakespearean drama.

In her trademark no-holds-barred style, she names names as she chronicles the ups and downs of being Hollywood royalty, including

• her nearly fatal addiction to drugs

• her destructive relationships with mother, the late actress Joanna Moore; her famously overbearing and flamboyant father, Ryan O’Neal and his former longtime live-in love, Farrah Fawcett; and her wildly explosive ex-husband, international tennis pro John McEnroe

• her early years-a time of tubulence, loneliness, and abuse-as a virtual orphan forced to raise herself and her “Irish twin,” younger brother, Griffin

• her explosive, untold stories of the top figures in pop culture and sports

Ultimately, we see the emergence of an extremely gifted, spirited, and intelligent woman—the ultimate survivor who is a role model to all women.

Compelling life story

Compelling life story filled with highs and lows, tragedy and loneliness. Left me wanting to listen more.

Tatum

This was my first audible and wasn't sure if I would enjoy the concept but thought I would try this book first. What I enjoyed most about it was actually hearing Tatum's voice as she told her thoughts and feelings of events in her life. I felt them as she said them and visualized it more than if someone else read it out loud or if I read the book myself..

Compelling and shattering

I love this book. I bought the actual book when it was released and I just listened to the Audible version. Such a storied life. Ryan and Farrah would have certainly exhausted me. McEnroe and his rage is similar to my ex-husband but obviously with a different cast of characters. (and I realized I didn’t actually love my ex-husband (I own that) but I refused to take responsibility for his rage and his issues) . I would love to meet Tatum one day. Sometimes we all just need a friend and a hot cup of tea. :)

Survival of Childhood Abuse

I Loved her Book & Have Loved All of her Movies, What a Amazing Soul Tatum Is 🫶

Good read

I really enjoyed this. I found Tatum’s voice to be extremely soothing. She showed us her vulnerable side. She showed passion, humor and regret. How can anybody fault that? Her relationship with her father is definitely a rocky one. I read his book 1st, and then I read this one because I wanted to hear the different sides. There are three sides to every story and somewhere lies the truth. From reading her book and Ryan’s book it left me thinking.