Tom Hanks' daughter Elizabeth is set to release her memoir, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road", which delves into her childhood and allegations of abuse perpetrated by her late mother, Susan Dillingham. The memoir follows Elizabeth's solo cross-country journey of self-reflection, as she uncovers her mother's past and grapples with the complexities of her family's history. * The book explores Elizabeth's turbulent upbringing, including the aftermath of her parents' divorce and her quest to understand her mother's struggles with mental illness and addiction. * Elizabeth's father, Tom Hanks, was traumatized by his own childhood and family's divorce, and the love between her parents is described as "two hurt kids trying to dig out of a well together". * The memoir also touches on Elizabeth's experiences living with her mother in Sacramento and spending weekends and summers with her father and stepmother in Los Angeles, and how she eventually moved to Los Angeles in the seventh grade after her mother's emotional violence became physical. Some key points from the memoir include: * Elizabeth's mother, Susan Dillingham, died of lung cancer in 2002 at the age of 49, and had struggled with mental illness and addiction throughout her life. * Elizabeth believes her mother was bipolar, although she was never formally diagnosed. * The memoir is a wide-ranging exploration of Elizabeth's life, covering her time living in a van, political and sociological issues in the US, and the regional differences in the people she meets along the way. Tom Hanks is supportive of his daughter's memoir, and Elizabeth credits him with teaching her to tell the truth and move forward. The memoir is a powerful exploration of family, love, and self-discovery, and offers a unique glimpse into the life of a celebrity family. Elizabeth's story is one of trauma, recovery, and healing, and her memoir is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of sharing our truths. As Elizabeth navigates her complex family history, she reveals a story of resilience and hope, and her memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in celebrity news, family drama, and personal stories of overcoming adversity. With its themes of family secrets, parenting, and mental health, the memoir is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.