Growing Pains

From stardom to struggle—discover the untold stories of Hollywood's brightest child stars.
 

They lit up the screen with charm and talent, but behind the spotlight, their lives were far from picture-perfect. Growing Pains explores the real stories of child actors whose fame came with a heavy price.

From Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney to Judy Garland, Patty Duke, Hayley Mills, River Phoenix, Jodie Foster, Drew Barrymore, and more—this book reveals how Hollywood shaped their childhoods, careers, and futures. Some went on to thrive, others struggled with addiction, loss, or fading stardom, but all were forever marked by the industry that made them famous.

Moving, raw, and unforgettable, Growing Pains pulls back the curtain on the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight.