To me this book gives well then enough evidence that Joan was not too good of a mother. The interviewer ask her about the allegations of child abuse, even though she denies it first hand she admits that she as well as other star should not have become parents. To me that's a admission that she some things wrong with the raising of her children. This book is further proof that Joan should have never became a mom.

Conversations w/ Joan Crawford is a superb book w/ Joan speaking for herself in a question/answer "interview" type arena. Roy Newquist is a great interviewer who asks the right questions & got very frank & honest answers from Joan about her life, her films, her co-stars, Mr. Mayer & her philosophies on how she's lived. She was near the end of her life at the time the book was written & little high on the sauce at moments (acording to Roy Newquist) but Joan just lets it fly. this book is Excellent & a must for any Crawford fan.