Honey, Baby, Mine

A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding)

By: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Reese Witherspoon - introduction

Narrated by: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd

A collection of deeply personal conversations from award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern and the woman she admires most, her mother—legendary actress Diane Ladd.

What happens when we are brave enough to speak our truths to the ones we love the most?

Laura Dern and Diane Ladd always had a close relationship, but the stakes were raised when Diane developed a sudden life-threatening illness. Diane’s doctor prescribed long walks to build back her lung capacity. The exertion was challenging, and Laura soon learned the best way to distract her mom was to get her talking and telling stories.

Their conversations along the way began to break down the traditional barriers between mothers and daughters. They discussed the most personal topics: love, sex, marriage, divorce, art, ambition, and legacy. In Honey, Baby, Mine, Laura and Diane share these conversations, as well as reflections and anecdotes, taking readers on an intimate tour of their lives. Complementing these candid exchanges, they have included photos, family recipes, and other mementos. The result is a celebration of the power of leaving nothing unsaid that will make you want to call the people you love the most and start talking.

Critic reviews

"Family photos, recipes, playbills, handwritten notes, and individual asides break up the conversation transcripts. From their favorite colors to the legacy they share as single mothers and award-winning artists, this becomes a very full and generous picture of a mother and daughter, imbued with genuine gratitude. . . It's quite special to witness."
—Booklist

Honey baby mine

This is such a great overview of two women in their lives, and how they are blending their memories together and special moments. It’s a mother and a daughter of that have shared similar experiences, both in marriage acting, and life, and how they summarize their relationship together through walking.
I love the fact that they are both frank with each other, and their emotions, and discover moments that they never knew about each other before and how it brings them closer together. It’s such a great book of reflection in this time, and how you can learn from the past, but not stay in it, but grow and live in the present , I highly recommend it for moms and daughters to share together. Love this book.

Simply beautiful

This audiobook made me laugh, tear up, and moved me frequently. Most of all, it made me consider my relationship with my mother and the questions I wish I could’ve asked.

All mothers and daughters should read!

This is an inspirational loving relationship between a mother and daughter. Leaves us with a powerful message on how important family is and to try to listen to, talk and work through life’s road blocks. Go around together. Thank you for your inspiration, much needed ❤️

A GIFT

This book was a gift in every way! We all have our own truths to tell and how lucky and evolved each of these women are to be able to share and grow. If Diane Ladd and Laura Dern want to help the world - they sure helped mine! 💜

Beautiful

This was a beautiful story between a mother and her daughter. I especially loved the narration. I could feel the love between them. I lost my mom a year ago and I only wish I could’ve had these conversations with her. What a gift.