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The Third Gilmore Girl

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The Third Gilmore Girl

Written by: Kelly Bishop, Amy Sherman-Palladino - introduction
Narrated by: Kelly Bishop
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 INCLUDES A FOREWORD WRITTEN AND READ BY GILMORE GIRLS CREATOR, AMY SHERMAN-PALLADINO!

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A Goodreads Choice Awards Winner

“Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of Hollywood” (The A.V. Club) in this candid and captivating memoir from award-winning and beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business from A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more.

Kelly Bishop’s long, storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line to her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing. But it is probably her iconic role as matriarch Emily in the modern classic Gilmore Girls that cemented her legacy.

Now, Bishop reflects on her remarkable life and looks towards the future with The Third Gilmore Girl. She shares some of her greatest stories and the life lessons she’s learned on her journey. From her early transition from dance to drama, to marrying young to a compulsive gambler, to the losses and achievements she experienced—among them marching for women’s rights and losing her second husband to cancer—Bishop offers a rich, genuine celebration of her life.

Full of witty insights and featuring a special collection of personal and professional photographs, The Third Gilmore Girl is a warm, unapologetic, and spirited memoir from a woman who has left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades and has no plans on slowing down. Actors Best of 2024 Editors Select Entertainment & Celebrities Women Women's Voices Memoir Heartfelt Inspiring Witty

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What the critics say

"Actor/singer/dancer Kelly Bishop’s warmth and emotional intelligence shine as she narrates her memoir. While her most well-known role is that of matriarch Emily Gilmore on “Gilmore Girls,” she begins her memoir with the role that changed her life: that of Sheila, the oldest dancer in the Broadway production of A CHORUS LINE. Highlights of Bishop’s story include a confident tone as she lands her first agent, a withering comeback to a groper, and a voice tight with worry over her singing voice. As Bishop recounts aspects of her private life, listeners will realize the ways the real-life person contrasts with the prickly personality of her “Gilmore” character. An enthusiastically affectionate foreword from writer/director Amy Sherman–Palladino sets the stage for engaging listening."
"Actor/singer/dancer Kelly Bishop’s warmth and emotional intelligence shine as she narrates her memoir. While her most well-known role is that of matriarch Emily Gilmore on “Gilmore Girls,” she begins her memoir with the role that changed her life: that of Sheila, the oldest dancer in the Broadway production of A CHORUS LINE. Highlights of Bishop’s story include a confident tone as she lands her first agent, a withering comeback to a groper, and a voice tight with worry over her singing voice. As Bishop recounts aspects of her private life, listeners will realize the ways the real-life person contrasts with the prickly personality of her “Gilmore” character. An enthusiastically affectionate foreword from writer/director Amy Sherman–Palladino sets the stage for engaging listening."

Editorial Review

More than a character
Confession: As a Gilmore Girls fan, I downloaded Tony Award-winning actress Kelly Bishop’s memoir because I was curious to know about her time on the Gilmore Girls set. What I instead listened to, and fell in love with, was a beautiful story of resilience, grief, love and the importance of staying true to yourself. From insights into her upbringing, to her marriages, falling in love with dance and originating the role of Sheila in A Chorus Line, listeners learn about the best (and worst) moments of Bishop’s often-remarkable life ( Gilmore Girls included). Her narration was delightfully intimate, and made me feel like I was sitting back and recounting memories with a friend. The Third Gilmore Girl is my favourite memoir of the year and has left me excited to see what Kelly Bishop does next!— Patty R., Audible Editor

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I loved this so much more than I thought I would for all the reasons I couldn’t imagine. The book is quick and moves right a long (my favourite). Kelly is so much lovelier than I could have imagined. She is so positive and humble. Even after 60+ years in the business she is always amazed when she books a gig! She’s a class act.

Loved it way more than I even guessed

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so true - so heartfelt - so very relatable - thank you Kelly Bishop for connecting me to your heart - not just the very important Gilmore Girl

truth

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I cried, I laughed, I enjoyed

Thank you for telling me about your adventures. This book touches so many times in life and I would have a hard time trying to find someone that couldn’t relate or appreciate your words

Well done Kelly, if that’s your real name

The story

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inspiring and funny and an overall lovely read! what an extraordinary life with relatable reflections and lessons.

terrific voice, literally and figuratively

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Wonderfully read and written. Kept me captivated. I loved hearing Kelly’s story in her own voice and words.

Amazing memoir

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