**Winner of the Goodreads Readers' Choice Memoir Award 2024** 'Remarkably candid' Guardian |
'A remarkable person with remarkable stories to tell' Lauren Graham | ' Bold unapologetic and
inspiring ' Sutton Foster Discover Kelly Bishop's captivating story of six decades in show
business: a must-have for fans of Gilmore Girls in search of a journey beyond Stars Hollow.
Kelly Bishop's 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 . It is probably her 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 sharing some of her greatest stories and the life lessons
she's learned. 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. Full of witty insights and featuring a special collection of personal and
professional photographs The Third Gilmore Girl is a warm unapologetic and powerful memoir
from a woman who has left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades. 'Kelly's story
of her life and career is an incredibly engaging read full of warmth and honesty' *5 star
reader review 'This is so much more than an ode to Gilmore Girls. Kelly Bishop has had an
incredible life and career... [she] is extremely honest about her personal life and it was such
a touching read' *5 star reader review 'If you're a fan of Gilmore Girls and especially
Kelly Bishop you're in for a treat' *5 star reader review
