The New York Times bestseller Here’s the Story is the poignant memoir of Maureen McCormick, who starred as the beloved Marcia Brady on the hit series The Brady Bunch. Maureen tells her shocking and inspirational true story, taking readers behind the scenes of one of America’s favorite television families, and to the dark side, where she was caught up in a fast-paced, drug-fueled, star-studded Hollywood existence that ultimately led to the biggest battle of her life.
Download and start listening now!
"This book is awesome(ly) bad, but of course quite the page turner. I decided hey, it's the end of the semester lets read something really entertaining. Maureen uses such terms as "socute" and "hot and heavy" throughout the book. Fun fact: Maureen believes she was "knocked over" by Jesus midafternoon while shopping in Westwood."
— Katy (5 out of 5 stars)
“McCormick has come through hell and back, and her story will have listeners cheering.”
— Publishers Weekly“A winning confession from the girl we all loved to envy.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review" I really wanted to like this book, but it just kept getting worse and worse the further in I went. She is one scatter brained woman, starts one topic and then off on another, it was an irritating read and a total waste of time for me! "
— Jeannie, 2/20/2014" This book is excellent in that the author tells her story as she experienced it, not with too much hindsight cluttering it up. However, one gets the feeling that she is very much craving approval & it made me sad for her that she lacked the self-assurance of 1/3 of a Marcia Brady. That tone could be her ghostwriter's fault, though. "
— Cher, 2/16/2014" Well written autobiography tell-all. Down to earth. She's had quite an interesting life. "
— Jen, 2/16/2014" Yes, I grew up watching the Brady Bunch, so this book caught my attention. Is it just me, or does it seem like very few celebrity children have much of a normal life? It was very sad reading her story. Her grandmother and mother both suffered from syphilis and mental problems. When Maureen heard about the mental issues, she was sure she would go insane. It turns out she ended up on Prozac for depression. Before that she went through a major cocaine binge. Reading her story, I'm surprised she has turned out as well as she has and that she was able to have a normal baby. "
— Macjest, 1/23/2014" I loved the Brady Bunch back in the day. I was intrigued by this book her Maureen McCorkicks life story. I enjoyed it but wow what she has gone thourhg in her life. I had no idea. "
— Sandi, 1/9/2014" Just had to know if she really had a crush on Greg... "
— Lindsey, 12/27/2013" Marcia Marcia Marcia did not have an idyllic life; such drug abuse. "
— Krysia, 12/12/2013" This woman is lucky to be alive! Stories of addiction and struggle always intrigue me. "
— Becky, 10/23/2013" Definately learning some new things about the girl/woman that played Marcia Brady "
— Tanya, 10/21/2013" It's exactly what you think it is, only not as juicy and filled with lines that truly are groan inducing. "
— Mine, 9/21/2013" Not great literature but it does clear some things up. "
— Hanson, 3/26/2013" I never thought that I would feel sorry for Marcia Brady. And I still don't. But poor Maureen! "
— Kathleen, 1/28/2013" I didn't finish this book. I got really turned off somewhere around her second or third abortion. I was happy to return it to the library. "
— Smschade, 3/24/2012" It was a little dry in places. "
— Rhonda, 7/31/2011" We think we know so much about someone because they are "famous" and then you read a book like this. It was an interesting read. "
— Dede, 6/6/2011" While not well-written, for a Brady fanatic like myself, it's worthwhile. Maureen battles with her own demons as do we all, and it was particularly interesting for me to read about a seemingly 'perfect' girl on the outside struggling on the inside and learn how she dealt with it. "
— Deborah, 12/21/2010" It was a really good book. Very interesting. "
— Carina, 5/9/2010" Boring...same old same old fallen hollywood movie star book. "I was really famous, got into drugs, lost everything and now I'm writing a book." I'm trying to feel sorry for her but I just don't. "
— Melissa, 6/8/2009Maureen McCormick began her career at the age of six after winning the Baby Miss San Fernando Valley beauty pageant. She appeared in numerous commercials for brands such as Mattel and Kool-Aid, and performed in early episodes of Bewitched and My Three Sons before landing the starring role as Marcia Brady in the groundbreaking sitcom The Brady Bunch, which aired in prime time from 1969 to 1974. McCormick is also a singer and voice-over actor who has made a number of appearances in television and movie roles during her long career. She recently returned to television as a cast member of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club and won! She lives in Southern California with her husband and daughter.