{"product_id":"the-rainbow-comes-and-goes-a-mother-and-son-on-life-love-and-loss-9780062454959","title":"The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss","description":"\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. After she briefly fell ill, he and Gloria began a conversation through e-mail unlike any they had ever had before--a correspondence of surprising honesty and depth in which they discussed 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 in her final years and an unconventional mother'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 lives. In these often hilarious and touching exchanges, they share their most private thoughts and the hard-earned truths they've learned along the way. 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanderbilt, Gloria:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eGloria Vanderbilt is an American artist, writer, and designer. Her artwork can be found at GloriaVanderbiltfineart.com. She is the author of eight books and has been a regular contributor to the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eElle\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, Anderson:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAnderson Cooper joined CNN in 2001 and has anchored his own program, \u003cem\u003eAnderson Cooper 360°\u003c\/em\u003e, since March 2003. Cooper has won 18 Emmys and numerous other major journalism awards. He lives in New York with his son, Wyatt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625731068178,"sku":"9780062454959","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3380bcc7-0cbe-4c3f-8a0c-13a456f18c94.jpg?v=1732638224","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-rainbow-comes-and-goes-a-mother-and-son-on-life-love-and-loss-9780062454959","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}