She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother
A Memoir
$33.52
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2011
Summary
The Emmy Award-winning actor who plays Sal Romano on Mad Men offers an homage to his mother in this charming and hilarious memoir about being raised by an eccentric and very loving woman in 1970s New Orleans.Gayle Batt is the kind of lady who throws elegant cocktail parties while wearing layers of silk chiffon, dripping pearls, and eight months’ pregnant. She is the kind of woman who says “anyhoo” and calls everyone “Dahlin’” or a special pet name. With hair, makeup, and nails always done to …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780307588869 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0307588866 |
| Author: | Bryan Batt |
| Publisher: | Three Rivers Press |
| Imprint: | Three Rivers Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 133mm x 16mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“I always knew that Bryan Batt was a wonderful actor, but now it turns out that he’s a terrific writer as well. It’s just not fair. In She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Mother, Bryan’s tales of his family, his New Orleans childhood, and his career are hilarious, beautifully observed, and touching. I’ve met Bryan’s mother, and he does her proud—they both deserve a float at Mardi Gras.” –Paul Rudnick “Bryan Batt has written an achingly funny and deeply moving portrait of his beautiful New Orleanian mother. This book is a cause for celebration, a Mardi Gras–sized celebration!”–Patricia Clarkson “Bryan Batt’s childhood is like a mash-up of a Tennessee Williams play and a Mickey Rooney/Judy Garland movie. This memoir is a gumbo of fun, feeling, and fortitude in the face of all that life has to throw at you. A fairy tale come true!”–Alan Cumming “Funny, honest, moving. A wonderful memoir from a fantastic, southern gentleman. Loved it! Don’t miss this one.”—Mario Cantone
About The Author
Bryan Batt
BRYAN BATT appears on the Emmy Award-winning drama Mad Men and has performed in many Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including Jeffrey, Starlight Express, Cats, and Beauty and the Beast.Hazelnut, the home-accessory shop he owns with his partner in New Orleans, has been featured in the New York Times, House Beautiful, InStyle, and other publications.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.