{"product_id":"the-rainbow-comes-and-goes-a-mother-and-son-on-life-love-and-loss-paperback","title":"The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnderson Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGloria Vanderbilt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming and intimate collection of correspondence between #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Anderson Cooper and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, that offers timeless wisdom and a revealing glimpse into their lives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnderson Cooper's intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS' \u003cem\u003e60 Minutes\u003c\/em\u003e affords him little time to spend with his ninety-one year old mother. 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Throughout, their distinctive personalities shine through--Anderson's darker outlook on the world is a brilliant contrast to his mother's idealism and unwavering optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn appealing blend of memoir and inspirational advice, \u003cem\u003eThe Rainbow Comes and Goes\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and affectionate celebration of the profound and universal bond between a parent and child, and, like \u003cem\u003eTuesdays with Morrie\u003c\/em\u003e, a thoughtful reflection on life and love, reminding us of the precious knowledge and insight that remains to be shared, no matter what age we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA touching and intimate correspondence between Anderson Cooper and his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, offering timeless wisdom and a revealing glimpse into their lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth a son's love letter to his mother and an unconventional mom's life lessons for her grown son, \u003cem\u003eThe Rainbow Comes and Goes\u003c\/em\u003e 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. 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