Dolls of Our Lives

Dolls of Our Lives Synopsis

Which American Girl are you? Are you a Molly (a patriotic overachiever with a flair for drama), Felicity (the original horse girl), Kirsten, Samantha, Addy, or Josefina? Have you ever wondered how Britney Spears or Michelle Kwan would answer that question? And why do we care so much which girl we are? Combining history, travelogue, and memoir, this book follows Mahoney and Horrocks on an unforgettable journey to the past as they delve into the origins of this iconic brand. Continuing conversations from their podcast, they answer the lingering questions that keep them up at night - namely, how did this brand shape an entire generation? Through interviews with a legion of devoted doll lovers, a field trip to Colonial Williamsburg, and an exploration of their own (complicated) fandom, this is a deep dive into one of the 90s most coveted products - the American Girl doll.