Andrea Martin (1) (1947–)

The Good Stuff

I had to request this one as I have been told all my life that I look like her (Even Gordon Pinsent) and well quite frankly I grew up on SCTV
Such a beautiful, honest, open and bloody hilarious memoir
Excellent choice with title, but Fake Beaver and Perky Tits would have been wonderful titles as well, though might be hard to market in a family bookstore
After reading her memoir I even feel more close to her. Especially the parenting aspects and the low self esteem about ones body
Enjoyed the story of her first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson
Silly I know but it made me happy when she mentioned Nora Short, who went to nursing school with my mom
I admire her openness about talking about her battle with Bulimia, that takes courage my twin
Balled my eyes out when she begs forgiveness from her children about not being present while fighting her battle with Bulimia - That is very open and I believe helpful those that might be still fighting this battle
The story about Snow Whites inner thoughts - priceless
She loves Libraries
The chapter on Old Lady Parts is worth the price of the book alone (and I totally understand)
Truly did make me laugh and cry.
Perfect for fans of Andrea, but as well as any women over the age of 30 (Younger women too, but they aren't going to get some things like us old broads)

The Not So Good Stuff

Totally flabbergasted that I didn't know she was an American (shocked I tell you, shocked) I's ok I still love you though

Favorite Quotes/Passages

"I had no conception of what I looked like. I had always adapted to what other people wanted me to be. Without their input my face was a blank canvas."



"I will still camp out on Toronto mayor Rob Ford's front lawn if he brings up the ludicrous and decadent idea of closing libraries again."

"Recently, I accepted the invitation to write a monthly humour column for ParentsCanada magazine. What was I thinking? I don't remember my kids' names, never mind the way I parented them nearly thirty years ago. Except hat I was anxious all the time. Worried that I was not doing it right, whatever "Doing it right| is supposed to mean."

4.75 Dewey's

I received this from HarperCollins in exchange for an honest review - Thanks Cory!… (mehr)