A review of the book Down Came the Rain by Brooke Shields
by Barbara Ryan
In Down Came the Rain: My Journey through Postpartum Depression, Brooke Shields talks candidly about her own personal experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. It is an inspiring story for all mothers.
This is a very courageous tale from a well-known actress. It could not be easy for her to divulge her innermost feelings about such an intimate subject, the birth of her child, but she does it candidly. Many women, whether they have suffered from postpartum depression or not, will connect with this story, as its main focus is the overwhelming demands of a newborn that no new mother can be prepared for. Continue reading…
