The Third Gilmore Girl.

 

★★★★

 

 

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. 

 

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Gilmore Girls was my all-time favorite show for many years. I couldn't get enough of it, and at one point, I even had every season on DVD. I had a conflicting relationship with Emily in the show due to how she treated her daughter. However, I have always respected Kelly Bishop for her outstanding performance in that role. I don't think things would have been the same if someone else had been selected. When I learned that Kelly Bishop was publishing a memoir, I listened to the audiobook as the actress narrated. Bishop brought the story to life. I'm pleased I chose to listen to it; I couldn't stop listening because I wanted to know what would happen next. 

I knew a few things about Kelly Bishop, but I had no idea she was a dancer until I listened to the book. Her career could have taken a different path without her mother's encouragement to pursue ballet. I had no idea her real name wasn't 'Kelly,' but I can understand why she changed it. I admired Bishop's commitment to her job and dance; no matter what occurred or she had been through, she never gave up on her dreams. 

Most of all, I loved her commitment to her husband, Lee. What the two of them had was pure love. I was delighted she found someone who loved and supported her. Overall, I enjoyed listening to the audiobook, and Kelly narrated it, which made it much more fun. I recommend this book to any Gilmore Girls fan.