Article posted: 11/20/2012 6:00 AM

Francis’ book is a ‘Diary’ worth a read

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"Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter" by Melissa Francis

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From Brooke Shields to Lindsay Lohan and even "Modern Family" actress Ariel Winter, the idea of someone having a "stage mom" is commonplace. Fox Business Network anchor Melissa Francis isn't just familiar with the term, she lived it. Francis grew up a child actress. What people might not know is that her mother was so invested in her daughter's showbiz career that she was often manipulative and selfish.