Della: A Memoir of My Daughter

The memoir explores the complex relationship between Chuck Barris and his daughter, Della, who faced challenges growing up amid her father's rising fame. Born in 1962, Della's childhood was marked by charm and adventure, but after her parents' divorce, she struggled with loneliness and a lack of guidance. Her life spiraled into drug use and petty crime, leading to alarming behavior that left Barris feeling helpless. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil of a father trying to navigate his daughter's turbulent adolescence while reflecting on the pressures of fame and family dynamics.