{"product_id":"earth-to-moon-a-memoir-isbn-9780063113343","title":"Earth to Moon: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Moon Unit Zappa, the daughter of musical visionary Frank Zappa, comes a candid celebrity memoir of growing up in her unconventional household in 1970s Los Angeles, coming of age in the Hollywood Hills in the 1980s as the “Valley Girl,” gaining momentum as an accidental VJ on a new network called MTV, and finding herself after losing her father, then her mother, and the testing of her most important relationships.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can you navigate life as the “normal” child of an extraordinary creative? What is it like to live in a hothouse of individuality that on one hand fosters freedom of expression, and on the other tamps down the basic desires of a child for boundaries and affection? Should you call your parents Frank and Gail from birth? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Moon Unit Zappa, processing a life so punctuated by the whims of genius, the tastes of popular culture, the calculus of celebrity, and the nature of love, was at times eviscerating, at times illuminating—but mostly deeply confusing. Yes, this powerful coming-of-age memoir is about growing up in the shadow of Frank Zappa. Moon and her family were a source of constant curiosity, for their unique names and for their father’s reputation as a musical savant and fierce protector of the First Amendment, even though he was never a commercial success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSearching for her own path, first as her father’s inadvertent musical collaborator and public sidekick with their surprise mega radio hit, then as an actress, an artist, a spiritual person, a wife and mother, Moon Unit calculates ever-changing equations of fame, family, death and ultimately legacy when dealt the shocking news that Gail’s will established an unequal distribution among the remaining, tight-knit Zappas, catalyzing a quest for meaning and redemption. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith love, humor, and humility, this moving Hollywood story reminds us that every family is faced with problems that are unique to their particular makeup, but the journey to growing into yourself with grace is as universal as it gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarth to Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply personal Hollywood story that unflinchingly explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unconventional Childhood:\u003c\/b\u003e What it was really like to grow up Zappa in 1970s Los Angeles, calling your parents by their first names in a household that was a constant source of public curiosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1980s Pop Culture Icon:\u003c\/b\u003e The inside story of becoming the “Valley Girl,” the accidental hit that defined a generation and launched Moon into the orbit of a brand-new network called MTV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplex Family Dynamics:\u003c\/b\u003e Navigating the shocking terms of her mother Gail’s will, a revelation that tested the tight-knit Zappa siblings and catalyzed a quest for meaning and redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrief, Loss, and Legacy:\u003c\/b\u003e A daughter’s journey of finding herself after losing her visionary father, Frank Zappa, then her mother, and grappling with the ever-changing equations of fame, family, and what it means to build a life on her own terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Moon is a courageous adventurer of the mind and spirit. Earth to Moon is a hell of a journey but she keeps her vessel intact poignantly and hilariously.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarc Maron, host of WTF with Marc Maron\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Where is the line between unconventional and crazy? Moon recounts this tale of growing up Zappa with forensic honesty and a hilariously dry wit--and the momentum of a bullet train. Her empathy and generosity of spirit are a miracle and an inspiration.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAllegra Huston, author of Love Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Upon reading \u003cem\u003eEarth to Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, one might wonder how a child left to parent herself to such a degree could grow into such a self-actualized adult. Every family is locked into its own form of dysfunction--but \u003cem\u003eEarth to Moon\u003c\/em\u003e is written with so much authenticity that you cannot help but feel connected.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRosanna Arquette, actor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moon's writing pulls you into the emotional core of having been brought up Zappa. Rich with detail, this excellent book does not let you escape the feeling of being there and experiencing that life for yourself.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJustine Bateman, actor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With unflinching detail and sharp, witty prose, [Moon] captures both the specificity and universality of an loneness that comes from being raised by narcissists.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAriel Leve, author of An Abbreviated Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I never knew I wanted to take this weird ride through Moon's vividly collected memories, but I'm glad I did. Wow.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhys Darby, actor and comedian Our Flag Means Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[An] extraordinary family memoir. This is a book that frequently takes the breath from the lungs…an unconscionably entertaining read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…What was it about \u003cem\u003eEarth to Moon\u003c\/em\u003e that held me spellbound from the starting gate? The answer: Moon Unit Zappa is a fascinating person who has led an extraordinary, yet often conflicted life. She’s also a gifted writer with an incredible story…shares her candid roller coaster tale with a fair measure of lighthearted, self-deprecating humor.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInk 19\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this outstanding debut... Zappa's\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eunvarnished prose and resolve to capture the difficult and beautiful parts of her upbringing with equal clarity elevates this above other memoirs by the children of celebrities. It’s a fascinating window into a complicated family.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moon shares her memories with brutal honesty: the good, the bad, and the sometimes very ugly in these pages... as she sets about on her own personal path of healing and finding her own inner peace.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwen Elliot-Kugel, author of My Mama, Cass\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Earth to Moon] will uplift you, inspire you, and blow your mind.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePamela Des Barres, author of I'm with the Band\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Moon's] storytelling is riveting... The writing is solid, vivid, elegiac at times.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabelle Gurwitch, New York Times bestselling author, activist, and actress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Anyone who has ever felt lost, weird, confused, disempowered, underutilized, horny, dismissed, then spoke up and took the high road will love this book as much as I do!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKyle Richards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A memoir of a nonconformist life raised by rock-world icons Frank and Gail Zappa. Life as a Zappa entails both heartbreak and triumph.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…Documents the intricacies of the unit, offering a loving, unflinching look at a legendary family of creatives.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890409402597,"sku":"NP9780063113343","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063113343.jpg?v=1730233226","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/earth-to-moon-a-memoir-isbn-9780063113343","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}