Melissa and Joan Rivers in pictures

Melissa Rivers, shown at her Pacific Palisades home, has written a memoir about her late mom and their relationship: “The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation.”

(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

May 6, 2015 11:33 AM PT

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Less than a year after her mother’s sudden death, Melissa Rivers has written a book about her relationship with her mom, filled with memories and insight into their close bond.

Melissa and Joan Rivers, shown in 2005. Six months after her mother’s death, Melissa says she’s still struggling with the loss but “I was raised by survivors.”

(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Joan and Melissa Rivers at the Golden Globes

Joan and Melissa Rivers cover the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The two did most everything together, and Melissa says she’s working on finding her voice without Mom beside her.

(Kevin P. Casey / Los Angeles Times)

Melissa and Joan Rivers at the Emmy Awards

Melissa and Joan Rivers have fun on the Emmys red carpet in 2002.

(Laura Rauch / Associated Press)

Joan and Melissa Rivers arrive at the Emmys in 2003. Melissa’s most high-profile gigs have been on the red carpet with her Mom, skewering the fashion choices of the rich and famous.

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)