The Rainbow Comes and Goes

After Gloria Vanderbilt suffers a serious illness at age ninety-one, she and her son, journalist Anderson Cooper, begin a year-long correspondence to deepen their relationship. Through letters and conversations, they discuss their personal histories, life philosophies, and experiences with loss and triumph. The book captures their differing perspectives—Cooper’s journalistic approach versus Vanderbilt’s idealism—as they share hard-earned truths about their lives and their bond.