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This is an enjoyable book of many funny and interesting stories told by Marlo Thomas, which includes lots of memories of her own family and interviews with comedians she admires. I really her enjoyed her style of writing and her own sense of humor and this book was a very fun read - I'm not even a big fan of hers - but the book stands by itself as a great story.
Jason R. (jrehde30) reviewed Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny on + 124 more book reviews
Marlo's writing is very fluent and at times, quite comical. I flew through this book only because I skipped through her interviews with other comedians because I soley wanted to read about her life. You find out how wonderful of a relationship she had with her father, plus the struggles it took for her to remove herself from his shadow. Good read.
Maxine B. (momof2birds) reviewed Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny on + 5 more book reviews
Well written and I liked how, intersperced with the chapters were the best joke of the particular comedian she had interviewed. The insights into her and her family's life were fun, interesting and sometimes inspiring. I was thankful for the pictures that were included of her family and so many famous entertainers from another era. A great relaxing and slightly irreverent at times read.
Karen G. (kgladysg) reviewed Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny on + 48 more book reviews
Loved this book! It had alot of stories about the comedians of long ago and it brought back memories of my mom telling me about all those actors/actresses back in the 40s and 50s. Really cute stories and jokes. I always admired Marlo Thomas in her show That Girl! She's had a wonderful life!
Mary-Jo W. (mjowest) reviewed Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny on + 234 more book reviews
Not bad! after reading so many boo hoo stories, this one really made me chuckle,laugh and smile!
Great story, with lots of jokes, interviews with comedians- excellent read.
A little slow at the end, but over all I enjoyed it.
Great story, with lots of jokes, interviews with comedians- excellent read.
A little slow at the end, but over all I enjoyed it.
