A long-awaited, myth-busting, and deeply affecting memoir by the daughter of legendary rock star Mama Cass Elliot n To the rest of the world, Cass Elliot was a rock star; A charismatic, wisecracking singer from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted band, The Mamas & The Papas; A legend of Laurel Canyon, decked out in her custom-made Muumuus, glittering designer jewelry, blessed with a powerful, instantly identifiable singing voice which helped define the sound of the 1960s counterculture movement. But to Owen Elliot-Kugell, she was just Mom. n n In the nearly 50 years since Cass Elliots untimely death at the age of 32, rumors and myths have swirled about, shading nearly every aspect of her life. In her long-awaited memoir, Owen Elliot-Kugell shares the groundbreaking story of her mom as only a daughter can tell it. n n In My Mama, Cass, Owen pulls back the curtains of her mothers life from the sold-out theaters and behind the closed doors of her infamous California abode. Born Ellen Naomi Cohen, the woman who was known to the world as Cass Elliot was decades ahead of her time: an independently minded, outspoken woman who broke through a male-dominated business, a forward-thinking feminist, and a single parent who embraced motherhood from the moment Owen entered the world. From the closely guarded secret of Owens paternity to Casss lifelong struggles with self-esteem and weight to rumors surrounding her mothers death, Owen illuminates the complex truths of her mothers life, sharing interviews with high-profile figures who orbited Cass, as well as never-before-heard tales of her mother and this legendary period of American history. n n Featuring intimate family and archival photos as well as interviews and memories from high-profile figures who loved and respected Cass, this book is both a love story and a mystery, a tale of self-discovery and a daughters devotion. At its core, My Mama, Cass is a beautifully crafted testament befitting of Cass Elliots enduring cultural impact and legacy, written by the person who knew and loved her best.n