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Born with Teeth

A Memoir

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Born with Teeth

By: Kate Mulgrew
Narrated by: Kate Mulgrew
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In this New York Times bestselling memoir about a woman who dares to live life to the fullest, on her own terms, meet the most inspiring and memorable character Kate Mulgrew ever portrayed: herself.

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 Heartfelt Funny Inspiring Witty Thought-Provoking Biography
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If you don't like strong, charismatic women with interesting lives speaking openly, honestly and poetically about their difficulties, trials, tribulations, successes and talents - you'll hate this. But then that's your problem!

Kate Mulgrew just reiterates what a complete treasure she is and even if you'd never heard of her or she hadn't got famous it's just a bloody good well written memoir and absolutely brilliantly performed! What an audiobook. Can't praise it enough.

Absolutely stellar!

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An amazing story full of emotion and excitement. I was hooked. The story only made better by the telling.

Loved it.

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Kate Mulgrew has a fantastic voice and puts real personality into this, without going overboard. Very interesting.

Really good

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once i started listening to kate i didn't want to stop . made me laugh and cry she is really good at telling her story. i could listen 2 her time and time again. so glad i decided 2 purchase her book hope she has another book in the making as i will definitely be buying it😊😉. kate is a fantastic actress and author hope 2 hear and see more of her. ☺

fantastic 😉

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Loved every second of this book. A real story of strength, emotion and life.
What a woman. Loved the Irish connection

I'm so lonesome now it's over

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