Beyond My Worth — Lillian Roth (1958) | First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Beyond My Worth — Lillian Roth (1958) | First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Author: Lillian Roth
Publisher: Frederick Fell, Inc., New York
Publication Year: 1958
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: Present — edge wear, chipping, rubbing, and creasing; some loss at edges
Condition: Good (Book) / Fair (Dust Jacket)
Description
Beyond My Worth (1958) is Lillian Roth’s powerful and emotionally honest follow-up to her groundbreaking recovery memoir I’ll Cry Tomorrow. Once again, Roth—actress, singer, and one of the earliest public voices to speak openly about alcoholism—shares her continuing journey through sobriety, faith, and emotional healing.
Written five years after the success of her first memoir, this volume continues the story of her life after early sobriety, dealing with fame, personal struggle, spiritual searching, and the realities of long-term recovery. Roth’s reflections offer insight into the courage, setbacks, and miracles of rebuilding a life from the inside out. Her transparency and emotional depth made her a beloved figure among early recovery communities and readers seeking hope and connection.
Chapters include “Darkness Will Pass,” “Searching for the Truth,” “Victory and Defeat,” and “Coming Home,” with a section of photographs included after page 96.
Condition Notes
Book Condition (Good): Boards are clean with only minor soiling and a small white mark on the back cover. Light wear to edges and corners. Interior pages clean with only age-expected toning. Binding tight and secure.
Dust Jacket Condition (Fair): Noticeable edge wear, chipping, and short tears. Rubbing and surface wear to front image. General age-related wear but still presentable and protected in removable clear sleeve.
Rarity / Collectibility
First editions of Beyond My Worth remain desirable due to Roth’s pioneering role in public discussions of alcoholism and recovery. This copy, complete with its original dust jacket, is an excellent addition for collectors of recovery literature, Hollywood memoirs, or mid-century autobiographical works.
