Memoir

Listening to Kelly Bishop voice her book The Third Gilmore Girl was pure reading magic for me. I had the privilege of watching The Gilmore Girls live as it aired on TV the very first time with my daughter. We very quickly became fans of all three of the Gilmore ladies. How could I not spend some time with Bishop’s memoir?

I always enjoy a glimpse into the ways of Broadway and Hollywood. I appreciated Bishop’s detailed look at her six decade career. She gave me an engaging and insightful look into that world. I had this vague notion of her involvement in A Chorus Line, but I had no sense of how inextricably she was a part of the musical’s origin story. I read articles; I watched videos. What a fun trail she sent me on. And as someone who has completed The Gilmore Girls in its entirety more times than I could count or should EVER admit, I absolutely drank in the tea about the show. Her insight and perspective are delightful. Bishop also shares about her personal life and the people she loves. She graciously shares the lessons she has learned over the years and is open about both joy and loss. I thank her.

I loved the rollercoaster that Bishop took me on with the character of Emily. I loved her. I hated her. I almost always respected her. I loved her memoir as well. After completing The Third Gilmore Girl I found myself respecting Bishop even more than the fictional character she created whom I know so well. Even if you’re not a Gilmore girl fan (what??), please read this anyway. Kelly Bishop’s story will delight and inspire.