E.A. Hanks Details Childhood Abuse in New Memoir

Elizabeth Anne, daughter of Tom Hanks and his late ex-wife Susan Dillingham, reveals details of her challenging childhood in her new memoir, 'The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road'. In her book, she alleges that her mother was emotionally and physically abusive after gaining full custody following her parents' divorce in 1987. Elizabeth describes a chaotic household environment in Sacramento, contrasting with the stability she found with her father and stepmother, Rita Wilson, whom she considers another mother. Her book recounts a six-month road trip aimed at understanding her mother's past, speculating that her mother may have had undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Despite these traumatic experiences, Elizabeth reflects positively on her bonds with her half-brothers Chet and Truman, with whom she grew up in Los Angeles.