#1 New York Times Bestseller
A touching and intimate correspondence between Anderson Cooper and his
mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, offering timeless wisdom and a revealing
glimpse into their lives
Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his
mother, his intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS
affords him little time to spend with her. After she suffers a brief but
serious illness at the age of ninety-one, they resolve to change their
relationship by beginning a year-long conversation unlike any they had
ever had before. The result is a correspondence of surprising honesty
and depth in which they discuss their lives, the things that matter to
them, and what they still want to learn about each other.
Both a son's love letter to his mother and an unconventional mom's life
lessons for her grown son, The Rainbow Comes and Goes offers a rare
window into their close relationship and fascinating life stories,
including their tragedies and triumphs. In these often humorous and
moving exchanges, they share their most private thoughts and the
hard-earned truths they've learned along the way. In their words their
distinctive personalities shine through--Anderson's journalistic outlook
on the world is a sharp contrast to his mother's idealism and unwavering
optimism.
An appealing memoir with inspirational advice, The Rainbow Comes and
Goes is a beautiful and affectionate celebration of the universal bond
between a parent and a child, and a thoughtful reflection on life,
reminding us of the precious insight that remains to be shared, no
matter our age.
