Tom Hanks' daughter opens up about tumultuous childhood in new memoir

Hanks shares her journey of revisiting her mother’s troubled past during a 2019 road trip, retracing the route she took with Dillingham when she was just 14. The memoir recounts Hanks’ experiences from ages 5 to 14, marked by confusion, violence, and deprivation. Her mother’s struggles with mental illness left the family in disarray, with memories of a home filled with neglect and emotional trauma.

Hanks, now 42, opens up about how her mother’s behavior became increasingly erratic, with their living conditions deteriorating over time. She recalls a moment when emotional violence turned physical, leading to a drastic change in her custody arrangement.

The book also reveals Hanks' journey of self-discovery and her desire to understand the forces that shaped her mother’s volatile path. The 10 offers an honest look at the challenges of growing up in a famous family, with a focus on personal healing and family dynamics.