Little Sister, Lana Wood
Little Sister, Lana Wood
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Little Sister
My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood

Author: Lana Wood

Narrator: Lana Wood

Unabridged: 7 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/09/2021


Synopsis

In this memoir, Lana Wood investigates the mysterious drowning of her sister, the actress Natalie Wood, and clears up the myths and misconceptions behind one of the most notorious celebrity deaths of our time. On the night of November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood disappeared from her yacht, the Splendour, while visiting Catalina Island with her husband, Robert “R.J.” Wagner and their friend, Christopher Walken. The beloved movie star’s tragic drowning shook America, inspiring troves of magazine covers and media pieces. What was originally believed to be an open-and-shut case of accidental drowning has been called into question over the years, and in 2011 the investigation was reopened. In 2018, at the urging of the public, it was reclassified as “suspicious.”Ever since, the question has remained: What really happened to Natalie Wood?Lana Wood, Natalie’s younger sister, long suspected nefarious circumstances surrounding her sister’s death. Her closest confidante from childhood, Lana stood witness to Natalie’s life: the successes, the heartache, and her deepest pain. But there was tremendous fear about investigating the case. Uncertain of what her own search would unravel, and frightened of the possibilities, Lana stayed silent for years, until she no longer could. She realized she was ignoring what was in front of her, and that the best way to honor her sister's legacy would be uncovering the secrets behind the very end of Natalie’s life.By elucidating previously unknown complications of Natalie’s life, and offering new evidence from key parties involved in the investigation—including the boat’s captain and other witnesses—Little Sister recounts Lana’s search for the truth and brings to light explosive details that have been suppressed for decades. Ranging from the bonds that hold family together, to inconsistencies in interviews with detectives to complications with evidence, this story of sisterhood and mystery presents a fresh perspective on a night that has long been fodder for Hollywood lore.

About Lana Wood

Lana Wood is a film producer and actress known for her movie and television roles, including, notably, that of Sandy Webber on Peyton Place and Plenty O’Toole in Diamonds Are Forever. She lives in California with her grandchildren.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by JR Thomas on 2021-11-28 23:02:13

Good Job Lana Wood!!! Youve earned your stipes...An excellent reader Lana was as the reader feels like your sitting with Lana having a conversation.... RW will rot in hell no doubt but its now our job to judge as he will have his day of judgment and justice to hell just as Kirk is now in hell for what he did...Lana, you should be a professional book reader your voice is captivating. Natalie is in a better place than this Sodom Gomorrah earth we are all witnessing

Goodreads review by Jim on November 12, 2021

There is almost always more than “one side” in the often-tangled net of human relations. Even though the writer does not depict herself as “Saint Lana,” I was frequently reminding myself that the opinions expressed in LITTLE SISTER: MY INVESTIGATION INTO THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF NATALIE WOOD were Lan......more

Goodreads review by KOMET on January 01, 2022

I was a senior in high school in November 1981 when I learned of the death of Natalie Wood, an actress I much respected and liked. At the time, her death by accidental drowning was presented as an open and shut case. A tragedy. But then almost 40 years later, the case of Wood's drowning is re-opened,......more

Goodreads review by Lori on March 18, 2022

Lana Wood writes a compelling reexamination of the death of her sister, Natalie Wood. Forty!! years ago the tabloids and news were reporting on the mysterious, tragic death of a movie/TV star while she was in the company of her husband, film costar, and boat pilot aboard her private boat. Various ve......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on December 24, 2021

This is an Excellent Book I was shocked at how good this book was and am so glad to have read it. I bought into Natasha’s book and documentary making Lana, the crazy aunt, she never knew. There’s a reason Natasha didn’t know her. Lana clears up some of Natasha’s allegations and I understand a lot mor......more

Goodreads review by Michael on November 26, 2024

I was curious about the story because I’ve always heard the many rumors that Natalie Wood’s death was not an accident. It’s supposed to be about Natalie but it's really more about Lana and her relationship with her sister and her attempt to dig into what happened to her. I really could care less abou......more