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Book of Joan : Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation by Melissa Rivers (2015, Hardcover)
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This hardcover book, "Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation" by Melissa Rivers, is a must-have for anyone who loves family and relationship stories, biography and autobiography, and humor. The book, published in 2015 by Crown/Archetype, contains 304 pages of delightful tales that will keep you entertained for hours. The book is illustrated and written in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. It covers various topics, including rich and famous stories, parenting and motherhood, entertainment and performing arts, and marriage and family. If you're looking for a fun and engaging read, "Book of Joan" is the perfect choice for you.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown/Archetype
ISBN-101101903821
ISBN-139781101903827
eBay Product ID (ePID)208607662
Product Key Features
Book TitleBook of Joan : Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation
TopicRich & Famous, Parenting / Motherhood, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Topic / Marriage & Family
Publication Year2015
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
IllustratorYes
GenreFamily & Relationships, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
AuthorMelissa Rivers
FormatHardcover
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-006127
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Melissa [Rivers] weaves together anecdotes, memories, speeches, lists and advice to create a sweet, personal narrative infused with Joan's trademark wit... Like any great standup comedian's act, the short chapters keep the audience wanting more, and her writing echoes her mother's self-deprecating, saucy tone."-- Associated Press "Melissa [Rivers] has written a book, cleverly weaving Mom's material into a bittersweet biography of their life together."-- People
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal792.7602/80922 B
SynopsisThis New York Times bestseller is a hilarious and inspiring tribute to the iconic comedian Joan Rivers by the person who knew her best--her daughter, Melissa. Joan and Melissa Rivers had one of the most celebrated mother-daughter relationships of all time. If you think Joan said some outrageous things to her audiences as a comedian, you won't believe what she said and did in private. Her love for her daughter knew no bounds--or boundaries, apparently. ("Melissa, I acknowledge that you have boundaries. I just choose to not respect them.") In The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation, Melissa shares stories (like when she was nine months old and her parents delivered her to Johnny Carson as a birthday gift), bon mots ("Missy, is there anything better than seeing a really good looking couple pushing a baby that looks like a Sasquatch who got caught in a house fire?"), and life lessons from growing up in the Rosenberg-Rivers household ("I can do tips and discounts and figure out the number of gay men in an audience to make it a good show. That's all the math you'll ever need."). These were just the tip of the iceberg when it came to life in the family that Melissa describes as more Addams than Cleaver. And at the center of it all was a tiny blond force of nature. In The Book of Joan, Melissa Rivers relates funny, poignant and irreverent observations, thoughts, and tales about the woman who raised her and is the reason she considers valium one of the four basic food groups., Joan Rivers was known all over the world--from the Palace Theater to Buckingham Palace, from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the footlights of Broadway, from the days of talkies to hosting talk shows. But there was only one person who knew Joan intimately, one person who the authorities would call when she got a little out of hand.; Her daughter and best friend, Melissa. ; Joan and Melissa Rivers had one of the most celebrated mother-daughter relationships of all time.; If you think Joan said some outrageous things to her audiences as a comedian, you won't believe what she said and did in private. Her love for her daughter knew no bounds--or boundaries, apparently. ("Melissa, I acknowledge that you have boundaries. I just choose to not respect them.") In; The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation, Melissa shares stories (like when she was nine months old and her parents delivered her to Johnny Carson as a birthday gift), bon mots ("Missy, is there anything better than seeing a really good looking couple pushing a baby that looks like a Sasquatch who got caught in a house fire?"), and life lessons from growing up in the Rosenberg-Rivers household ("I can do tips and discounts and figure out the number of gay men in an audience to make it a good show. That's all the math you'll ever need."). These were just the tip of the iceberg when it came to life in the family that Melissa describes as more Addams than Cleaver. And at the center of it all was a tiny blond force of nature. In The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation, Melissa Rivers relates funny, poignant and irreverent observations, thoughts, and tales about the woman who raised her and is the reason she considers valium one of the four basic food groups.
LC Classification NumberPN2287.R55R58 2015
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- May 25, 2016
Excellent read
I just loved this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 01, 2020
Good read
Received in a timely manner. Nice autographed copyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 28, 2016
Great Book
Everything about Joan River's was awesome. We saw her in Las Vegas many years ago, and she was second to none! This is a very good book. Kudos to Melissa Rivers!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
