Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny [NOOK Book]

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Overview



Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny is a book that only Marlo Thomas could write—a smart and gracious, witty and confident autobiographical journey.

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Overview



Growing Up Laughing: My Story and the Story of Funny is a book that only Marlo Thomas could write—a smart and gracious, witty and confident autobiographical journey.

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". . . this one is special."

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781401396176
  • Publisher: Hyperion
  • Publication date: 9/28/2010
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Pages: 400
  • Sales rank: 71,126
  • File size: 4 MB

Meet the Author

Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas
Marlo Thomas is the author of five bestselling books, including The Right Words at the Right Time and Free to Be . . . You and Me. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including four Emmys, a Golden Globe, a Grammy and a Peabody. She lives in New York with her husband, Phil Donahue.

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  • Posted October 30, 2010

    That Girl definately has it!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I grew up watching "That Girl" and "Make Room For Daddy" and when I first heard that this book was coming out...I could not wait to get it...Well let me tell you I enjoyed it so much and the memories it brought back were astounding. Get it...read it...and relive your own memories, you will not be sorry.

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  • Posted December 11, 2010

    Highly Recommended

    First read on my nook. Wonderful remembering things as I was growing up. I would highly recommend this and all the memories it brings back.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 22, 2011

    Good read

    If you remember danny thomas and love comedians, in general, this is a fun book to read.

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  • Posted February 22, 2011

    Light Hearted

    It was nice she interviewed other comedians. This made it a little more interesting. It gave us many different perspectives.It will make you laugh.

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