- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 20 Anv edition (May 19 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439148864
- ISBN-13: 978-1439148860
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
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#105,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #32 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Special Needs
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"Extraordinarily candid...A testament to her courage and comedic spirit." -- Chicago Tribune
"Death be not proud: the book remains a victorious volume." -- Detroit Free Press
"Touching and witty." -- USA Today
"Gilda mined her humor from everyday life, and what resulted really was something." -- The San Diego Union-Tribune
"Death be not proud: the book remains a victorious volume." -- Detroit Free Press
"Touching and witty." -- USA Today
"Gilda mined her humor from everyday life, and what resulted really was something." -- The San Diego Union-Tribune
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To honor the twentieth anniversary of beloved comedienne Gilda Radner’s death from ovarian cancer comes a commemo- rative edition of her memoir, It’s Always Something—featuring a newly updated resource guide for people living with cancer and a tribute by Radner’s former colleagues at Saturday Night Live.
As a cast member on the original Saturday Night Live, Gilda Radner created a compelling character named “Roseann Rosannadanna” who habitually ended her routine with the line, “It’s always something,” which was her father’s favorite expression about life. Radner chose the catch- phrase she made famous as the title to her brave, funny, and painfully honest memoir: the story of her struggle against cancer and her determination to continue laughing.
Gilda’s Club, a network of affiliate clubhouses that seeks to provide a social and emotional support community to people living with cancer, was founded in Radner’s memory in 1991. The name of the organization comes from a remark Gilda once made, that cancer gave her “membership to an elite club I’d rather not belong to.” In partnership with Gilda’s Club, It’s Always Something includes valuable information for all whose lives have been touched by cancer and reminds us of the important place laughter has in healing.
Told as only Gilda Radner could tell it, It’s Always Something is the inspiring story of a courageous, funny woman fighting to enjoy life no matter what the circumstances. She died in 1989. Gilda’s Club is distinguished by its unique philosophy and pro- gram, “cancer support for the whole family, the whole time.” Learn more about Gilda’s Club at GildasClub.org.
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Still Wonderful After 20 Years, Jun 11 2009
By S. Mitchell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: It's Always Something: Twentieth Anniversary Edition (Paperback)
This twentieth anniversary edition proves the timelessness of Gilda's story. Her courage and humor shine through in her writing, and they are just as apt in their dealings with illness and life as they were in 1989. Just like her characters on Saturday Night Live, Gilda seems to be at once vulnerable yet incredibly strong. This comes from her ability to be utterly honest about her fears and flaws during her life and her experiences with cancer.I can read this book over and over again. Whenever I want a sort of pep-talk for life, I turn to Gilda. Whether you loved her on SNL, are living with cancer, or just want to read an amazing story about one of the funniest and brave women of our time, Gilda's book will not disappoint. This new edition also has an interesting introduction by one of Gilda's friends and former SNL writer Alan Zweibel, and and afterword by Gilda's cancer mentor Joanna Bull. Bull includes a helpful resource guide for those living with cancer and a nice overview of Gilda's Club, the network of cancer support groups set up in memory of Gilda.
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Even better the second time around, Jun 28 2009
By Martha Grant - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: It's Always Something: Twentieth Anniversary Edition (Paperback)
I found that this was even better the second time I read it. When speaking with friends, they all remember the book with fondness and had all lost track of their original. Seems when it first came out it was borrowed over and over. I think people forget that not only did Gilda Radner bring us enduring entertainment, but she also opened the world eye to ovarian cancer. This is an excellent read and reminds you what a difference one person can make.
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Amazing Book!, Mar 20 2012
By Jamie - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: It's Always Something: Twentieth Anniversary Edition (Paperback)
An amazing and inspiring book! I could hardly put it down. It really lets you into Gilda's world. She really turns cancer into something other than just a scary disease.
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