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Have you ever seen the Showtime show “Weeds”? How I loved it! The sexy suburban dealer was Mary-Louise Parker. Not only is she an outstanding actress of the stage and screen (big and little) representing my age range in stellar style, but she has written a so far engaging memoir, which I am currently reading
This book is in epistolary form (kind of). Parker has written letters to the influential (in one way or another) men in her life. For instance, her father, grandfather, a movement teacher at drama school, a crush, lover, and bestie have been recipients of “letters” so far. I am a mere 50 pages in.
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Mary-Louise is funny, oftentimes naughty, smart as a whip, sexy as hell (Oops, I already said that, but did I mention yet that she is my "girl crush"?), and hippie-ishly quirky. Oh, she can write, too.
I’m jealous.
I kind of want to be her.
An engaging memoir is always a plus.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying this one. It's different, feels fresh.
DeleteSounds like a good memoir. I usually do not like memoirs, but this sounds different.
ReplyDeleteI don't know A Little Life, but I do know East of Eden. Not sure I would like that book...I think it was required reading it in high school????
Have a good rest of your week.
Elizabeth
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I usually never read memoirs. I chose this one because I love Mary-Louise.
DeleteI have "borrowed" a copy of East of Eden from a friend, who probably doesn't realize I still have it ten years later, and feel the pull to read it. I've always wanted to, but I don't know why I haven't.
I vote For the Yanagihara!
ReplyDeleteI think I am too, with slight concern that it may be too heavy and depressing for the holidays. That said, I am already heavy hearted. Why not go all in?
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