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rchandler's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
If you are a Gilmore girls fan, you will enjoy this book! I just love Lauren Graham. It was great learning a bit more about her and about the process of filming one of the best tvs shows of all time, in my opinion!
mandurpandur's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
candice0819's review against another edition
2.0
2 ⭐️ If you were really into Gilmore Girls you will love this book narrated by Lauren Graham! I watched the show a long time ago but not religiously so a lot of the references were probably lost on me.
I will say… her fast talking, sarcastic comments and dry humor are awesome. So although I didn’t follow everything she talked about, it was still fairly entertaining.
I will say… her fast talking, sarcastic comments and dry humor are awesome. So although I didn’t follow everything she talked about, it was still fairly entertaining.
k80moyesreads's review against another edition
4.0
You really get Lauren's voice coming at you as you read it.
I felt like this book really is Lauren Graham in a nutshell, the language, content, tone it is all so her. I love this book so much my only wish is for more on Gilmore girls ironically. It gave a lot but I really hoped for more on the casts relationships, interpersonal relationships etc.
I felt like this book really is Lauren Graham in a nutshell, the language, content, tone it is all so her. I love this book so much my only wish is for more on Gilmore girls ironically. It gave a lot but I really hoped for more on the casts relationships, interpersonal relationships etc.
graciegrace1178's review against another edition
3.0
3.14 stars
Boy, did this book stress me out. Holy smokes. Is Lauren like,,, battery-charged? Where on EARTH does she get her endless energy and enthusiasm and resilience? (*incomprehensible noises in background*) I've been informed that this is just how people without mental illness work. Seems fake, but okay.
PT: memoirs, acting/voices of actors, GILMORE GIRLS (kicking off the Rory Gilmore Challenge)
WIL
1) CAROLE FRICKIN KING? CAROLE KING IS THAT ONE LADY IN GILMORE GIRLS???I thought that whole joke about "I Feel the Earth Move" in A Year In The Life was just like... poking fun at popular songs at a whole I DIDNT REALIZE THAT WAS ACTUALLY CAROLE KING
2) Acting is terrifying! Very on theme with the books I'm reading atm- see also Carrie Fisher's book. I have a lot of respect for actors putting themselves out there constantly and facing so many rejections...that's brutal. Acting's intense. My heart goes out to those artists trying to prove to the world that they're worthwhile.
3) Motivating? sort of? Still a bit unsure of whether or not I can call this thing motivating. Like, yea, her energy is kinda sorta contagious? And seeing all that she's done does make me want to go out into the world and Do Things Like Her. BUT at the same time, GOD is this overwhelming. I feel like I've been bulldozed a bit.
4) Her life's arc is POETIC. From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls? From a show that was, it seemed, destined to do poorly to a highly anticipated and successful Netflix reboot? I'm in tears that's the happy ending, full circle sorta content I live for.
WIDL
1) The fertilizer that makes the Insecurity Flowers *blossom.* In being so competent and so resilient, Lauren makes me just feel *awful.* She speaks directly to my deeply rooted fears of inadequacy! Ha ha ha! This is not a good time!
2) Separating Lorelai from Lauren. (The Approachability Problem.) Lorelai is fallible. She's imperfect and real and I feel like I could go talk to her. Lauren...not so much. She's so intimidating now, and I can't really look at Lorelai in the same way. Kinda wish I hadn't read this tbh bc now the whole show is gonna be tainted with the pain of this book.
NEUTRAL GROUND
1) she's just a pretty intense person. I didn't realize. Goodness gracious.
Boy, did this book stress me out. Holy smokes. Is Lauren like,,, battery-charged? Where on EARTH does she get her endless energy and enthusiasm and resilience? (*incomprehensible noises in background*) I've been informed that this is just how people without mental illness work. Seems fake, but okay.
PT: memoirs, acting/voices of actors, GILMORE GIRLS (kicking off the Rory Gilmore Challenge)
WIL
1) CAROLE FRICKIN KING? CAROLE KING IS THAT ONE LADY IN GILMORE GIRLS???I thought that whole joke about "I Feel the Earth Move" in A Year In The Life was just like... poking fun at popular songs at a whole I DIDNT REALIZE THAT WAS ACTUALLY CAROLE KING
2) Acting is terrifying! Very on theme with the books I'm reading atm- see also Carrie Fisher's book. I have a lot of respect for actors putting themselves out there constantly and facing so many rejections...that's brutal. Acting's intense. My heart goes out to those artists trying to prove to the world that they're worthwhile.
3) Motivating? sort of? Still a bit unsure of whether or not I can call this thing motivating. Like, yea, her energy is kinda sorta contagious? And seeing all that she's done does make me want to go out into the world and Do Things Like Her. BUT at the same time, GOD is this overwhelming. I feel like I've been bulldozed a bit.
4) Her life's arc is POETIC. From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls? From a show that was, it seemed, destined to do poorly to a highly anticipated and successful Netflix reboot? I'm in tears that's the happy ending, full circle sorta content I live for.
WIDL
1) The fertilizer that makes the Insecurity Flowers *blossom.* In being so competent and so resilient, Lauren makes me just feel *awful.* She speaks directly to my deeply rooted fears of inadequacy! Ha ha ha! This is not a good time!
2) Separating Lorelai from Lauren. (The Approachability Problem.) Lorelai is fallible. She's imperfect and real and I feel like I could go talk to her. Lauren...not so much. She's so intimidating now, and I can't really look at Lorelai in the same way. Kinda wish I hadn't read this tbh bc now the whole show is gonna be tainted with the pain of this book.
NEUTRAL GROUND
1) she's just a pretty intense person. I didn't realize. Goodness gracious.
aoifeb1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
shalanna's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I'm embarrassed to admit that I haven't actually watched Gilmore Girls yet, I've always wanted to, I just never seem to get around to it. This book definitely has spoilers if you are one of the last people on the planet to not see the show, like me. But I still enjoyed it and I won't remember the details if I ever get to watch the show. I picked this book up for a read along in a book club and I enjoyed it!
I listened to the audiobook, as well as read along with the kindle edition. The audiobook was read by Lauren Graham, which I always love. There is something special about a memoir read by the author that I truly enjoy. The kindle book did include the pictures, however they might have been better in print. The kindle edition also included a bonus chapter that wasn't on the audiobook. All in all, even not being a fan (yet) of Gilmore Girls, I still really enjoyed hearing about Lauren's life and experience. I'd say this is probably a must read for true fans!
I listened to the audiobook, as well as read along with the kindle edition. The audiobook was read by Lauren Graham, which I always love. There is something special about a memoir read by the author that I truly enjoy. The kindle book did include the pictures, however they might have been better in print. The kindle edition also included a bonus chapter that wasn't on the audiobook. All in all, even not being a fan (yet) of Gilmore Girls, I still really enjoyed hearing about Lauren's life and experience. I'd say this is probably a must read for true fans!
kellydarline's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75