Standing Up: A Memoir of a Funny (Not Always) Life (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781455510139)

Marion Grodin, daughter of funnyman Charles Grodin, knows firsthand that laughter is truly the best medicine, having not only survived breast cancer and divorce, but also, various addictions-including an inappropriate relationship with Haagen Dazs.

Her hilarious riffs include; the story of growing large breasts that appeared seemingly overnight (Unfortunately this happened during the summer that she spent on the set of King Kong with her father and Jeff Bridges on whom she developed a huge crush); Her post divorce life, its slight weight gain and how she relied on her wise support group, her cats "BabyFighter" Edmond and "fashionably sporty, forensic expert" Snuggles.

In this cleverly written memoir Marion integrates her diverse and challenging life experiences and unstoppable ability to make everything funny in a way that is both entertaining and helpful. She hopes that her book will send a message to those who feel they are misfits and to those locked in addiction: there is a way out - and life can be very good when you kick the habit.

Author: Marion Grodin
ISBN-10: 1455510130
ISBN-13: 9781455510139
Publisher: Center Street
Language: English
Published: 11/05/2013
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/23/2013
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2013
Booklist 11/01/2013 pg. 18