Gladys Reunited
A Personal American Journey
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
5 September 2003
Summary
In the Autumn of 1971, having been thrown out of a rather fancy private school, Sandi Toksvig was sent to the only remaining option - Mamaroneck High School, New York. She was thirteen years old and that year changed her life. Sandi auditioned and was chosen for the lead role in a production of The Skin of our Teeth by Thornton Wilder. Three girls were cast in the part of Gladys Antrobus, playing her at different ages of her life, and Sandi was the youngest. The three actresses soon …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780751533286 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0751533289 |
| Author: | Sandi Toksvig |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Sphere |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 5 September 2003 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 22mm |
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Touching and funny account of our favourite Great Dane going back to the America of her childhood and searching for its survivors
Should not be read while eating, or in public, for fear of becoming helpless with laughter and having concerned passers-by call the men in white coats to cart you away - BOOKS MAGAZINE
Touching and funny account of our favourite Great Dane going back to the America of her childhood and searching for its survivors - THE WEEKToksvig slices through absurdity with incisive wit. Her acid comments and quotes on “Dubya” alone are worth the read… Toksvig has learnt to strike pure and true. And if she can be entertaining along the way, so much the better. - IRISH TIMESAbout The Author
Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig, after leaving Cambridge, entered the theatre as a writer and performer and was a founder member of the Comedy Store Players. Well known for her television and radio work as a presenter, writer, and actor, she has written six books for children and two novels.
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