Lessons from the Mountain

<p>A fascinating look at what it's like to grow up in front of and beyond the cameras. --Eve Plumb<br /><br />For nine seasons Mary McDonough was part of one of the most beloved families in television history. Just ten years-old when she was cast as the pretty wholesome middle child Erin Mary grew up on the set of <em>The Waltons</em> alternately embracing and rebelling against her good-girl onscreen persona. Now as the first cast member to write about her experiences on the classic series she candidly recounts the joys and challenges of growing up Walton--from her overnight transformation from a normal kid in a working class Irish Catholic family to a Hollywood child star to the personal challenges that led her to take on a new role as an activist for women's body image issues. <br /><br />Touching funny sometimes heartbreaking and always illuminating <em>Lessons from the Mountain </em> is the story of everything Mary McDonough learned on her journey over--and beyond--that famous mountain. <br /><br />For someone who started out as a sweet little girl afraid to speak up it certainly is a pleasure to hear her shout from the top of the mountain now! --Alison Arngrim <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Confessions of a Prairie Bitch</em><br /><br />She's a radiant woman whose truth comes from within. . .if I had to pick one word that described Mary Beth it would be resilience. --Earl Hamner Creator of <em>The Waltons</em><br /><br />Mary is a whole lot more than Erin on The Waltons. This book shows how she's handled all the highs and lows with grace. –George Clooney<br /><br /><strong> Includes Never Before Published Bonus Chapter!</strong></p>