I enjoyed reading Patrick Dennis' book. I was enchanted and fell in love with the character as portrayed by Ms. Russell. I've always loved the movie starring Rosalind Russell and the musical starring Lucille Ball. Either. I enjoyed reading Patrick Dennis' book. So I grabbed it read the cover. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Mame is flamboyant and exuberant, hosting frequent parties with a variety of guests and free-spirited friends including the frequently-drunk actress Vera Charles; Acacius Page, who runs a nudist school; and Lindsay Woolsey, a book publisher. Book 1 of 2: Auntie Mame. " Auntie Mame is the American Alice in Wonderland. From progressive schooling and Mame's search for a husband to her short-lived literary career and the puncturing of some of Patrick's romances, Auntie Mame is the most magnificent and hilarious work of love, style, wit and the life of a modern American. --Charles Busch, author of The Tale of the Allergist's Wife and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom "Auntie Mame is the American Alice in Wonderland. I sqeeeeealed like a thee year old getting a tickle me Elmo doll! Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $12.99 — — Audible Audiobook, Unabridged "Please retry" $0.00 . Patrick reminsces his way through life with Mame in the glittering Roaring Twenties, surviving the Great Depression, her marriage and widowhood, World War II, and my favorite episodes - Patrick's "punctured romance" with the snobbish Gloria Upson and Mame's "golden years" when she starts to long for Patrick to settle down and have kids. This book by Patrick Dennis is about his Auntie Mame. Auntie Mame An Irreverent Escapade (eBook) : Dennis, Patrick : With a wit as sharp as a vodka stinger and a heart as free as her spirit, Auntie Mame burst onto the literary scene in 1955--and today remains one of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary fiction. This book continues in the same vein -- over the top, madcap adventures. I've been an AUNTIE MAME fan for over 40 years, since I first encountered the Roz Russell film accidentally one afternoon. Patrick's inheritance is managed by D… This book had me in complete stiches with its wit and charm. In 1955, a US editor finally saw the potential of Patrick Dennis's Auntie Mame, a comic Depression-era novel about a 10-year-old orphan and his irreverent, madcap Manhattan aunt. Fr… I complained to my mother about the absence of entertainment, and she snorted mightily: "How can *anyone* be bored in this house full of books? So I ended up getting the sequel and this one for giggles and grin! $10.50 : $2.25: Audio CD, Audiobook, CD, Unabridged "Please retry" $11.60 . Dennis has the ability to create wonderfully vivid scenes in his writing. This book's opening chapters are a delight, chock full of fun references to 1920s popular culture (I read with Wikipedia at hand and it was lots of fun), and presenting a wide-eyed kid's perspective on the larger-than-life character of Auntie Mame. I am definitely a half of century too late to the party. It was made into a play, a Broadway and a Hollywood musical, and a fabulous movie starring Rosalind Russell. the time was 1929 just right around the stock market crash. 0816159874 9780816159871 zzzz. It is also, incidentally, one of the most important books in my life. Auntie Mame: an irreverent escapade 1994, G.K. Hall in English - Large print ed. Madcap is not my favorite genre and madcap this is. Patrick's story of growing up with Auntie Mame fills in a missing chapter from the first book -- the tale of their trip to Europe. I was curious to read the book. A lot of the chapters ended up in the stage version and movie. Like Tennessee Williams, Patrick Dennis caught the boldness, vitality, and iridescent theatricality of modern American personality. A quick preface: I’m never sure if including comments on books read in the distant past is strictly kosher on this list. Free with your Audible trial: Hardcover "Please retry" $13.00 . Seen another way, including them seems a perfect way to introduce to others material no longer in the public popular eye but still a wonderful reading experience. As it went on, the narrative grew more and more disjointed and left the reader wondering what. 04. I complained to my mother about the absence of entertainment, and she snorted mightily: "How can *anyone* be bored in this house full of books? Book 1 of 2: Auntie Mame. I thought I had read the book a long time ago, but once I started reading it, I realized I hadn't. Strangley enough after reading this book I want to go through ALL my other ratings and lower them by one! When shy young heir Patrick is orphaned at the age of ten, the only family he has is his wealthy and eccentric aunt, a New York socialite named Mame. . … It is a book for the ages and one that should NEVER be out of print again!! they go from well to do, then poor with Auntie Mame tried out various jobs. soon she met Beau Burnside one of the richest men from the south. Strangley enough after reading this book I want to go through ALL my other ratings and lower them by one! It was OUT of print!!! Read 54 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. His novel Auntie Mame: An irreverent escapade (1955) was one of the bestselling American books of the 20th century. It was very predictable, but that's ok because Dennis entertained me anyway. we see Patrick grow up, go through various girlfriends. If you're looking for a wacky kind of humor, there are many other books you can read (like P. G. Wodehouse and Evelyn Waugh). I guess it started out with entries to the Readers digest. When her brother dies, she is forced to raise her nephew Patrick. Here, read this," and she handed me "Auntie Mame.". In fact, I found it downright silly and formulaic. Auntie Mame is a witty, hilarious and charming skewering of all that was conventional and pretentious in American life from the 1920's until the 1950's. Patrick Dennis ; Buy from… Amazon Apple Books Google Play Kobo Booktopia eBooks.com. $96.47: $14.99: Paperback "Please retry" $14.50 . soon it became a play. I stumbled on the reprint edition when it came out in 2001 at my local Barnes & Noble, and the cover caught my eye (yes, I did judge this book by its cover, and I'm so glad that I did, since it caused a love affair with Mame that has lasted for twelve years now). Start by marking “Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade (Auntie Mame, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade is one of my favorite books. ”, [Poll Book Tally] Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis 2 stars, (POLL BALLOT) Auntie Mame / Patrick Dennis - 4****, Auntie Mame: An irreverent Escapade - Patrick Dennis - 2 stars. 's are starving to death." Download for print-disabled 03. However, I didn't feel like the book lived up to the great expectations created by so many of the reviews. Patrick Dennis, orphaned in 1928 when his father Edwin dies unexpectedly, is placed in the care of his aunt Mame Dennis in Manhattan. Fascinating all around. As it went on, the narrative grew more and more disjointed and left the reader wondering what had happened to certain characters who had suddenly disappeared with no explanation, or why problems resolved themselves artificially and suddenly. I have always loved the movie Auntie Mame with Rosalind Russell and I have the soundtrack from the musical with Angela Landsbury. Also, there is something very misogynistic about the nephew character. This also sets up Dennis' second novel, Around the World with Auntie Mame. It isn't a straight, linear story - instead it's eleven chapters cover various episodes over the course of Patrick's life as he grows up with his rather unconventional aunt. But not a lush, I can't hold my liquor at all. I read that the inspiration for Mame was Dennis' real aunt but that not long after the book was published, he had a falling out with her and they never spoke to each other again. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Auntie Mame; Young Patrick Dennis, orphaned at the age of 9, is sent to live with his only living relative: his father's sister Mame, a free-spirited bachelorette in New York City. After selling millions of copies of his books, he became a *butler*... for Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald's! There are definitely some hilarious bits and Auntie Mame comes off as a more complex character here without the dumbed-down sentimentality of the film (not that I hated that sentimentality - it worked brilliantly for the film). "I reread and study Auntie Mame like a hilarious, glamorous bible where, among other wise lessons, one learns that true sophistication and innocence are two halves of the same glittering coin." An Irreverent Escapade. Mame was an eccentric woman who loved life and parties. Little Me book. Despite being a "big personality," Auntie Mame seems to have very little personality of her own, adapting like an actress to a role, conforming to whatever fad or whatever man or whatever friends dominate her life in a particular episode. I had to be around 10 when I first saw the movie. Mame Dennis — irrepressible, adoring, easily distracted, utterly down-to-earth — is the guardian any sensible child would love to have. I was scanning the shelves with my eyes looking for a name of the author to guesstimate where to stop and the spine of the second in the series (Around the World with Auntie Mame) jumped out at me. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The book has elements from both and goes even further. Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, 9780141194127, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Well, this is classical chick-lit style, yet by a man. I will definitely have to find those movies to watch now!! in English - 1st Broadway Books trade pbk. I just love it. I discovered this book while strolling through the shelves at the library looking for my book club book by Dickens. Some social commentary that seems just as relevant today as when it was written in the 1950s. This is not the loving relationship that is depicted in the film but something much more like combat. I was scanning the shelves with my eyes looking for a name of the author to guesstimate where to stop and the spine of the second in the series (Around the World with Auntie Mame) jumped out at me. I loved the 1953 film of Auntie Mame and I really wanted to love this book. Sparklingly witty, irreverently satirical, this 1955 novel manages to remain timelessly relevant in its cutting send-up of conformity, conservatism, and cupidity. soon it became a play. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $12.99 — — Audible Audiobook, Unabridged "Please retry" $0.00 . I guess it started out with entries to the Readers digest. The Rosalind Russel version of the movie is one of my all time favorite movies. I was a bit surprised because I do not think that Mame comes off 'bigger than life' or totally irresistable in the book. There are definitely some hilarious bits and Auntie Mame comes off as a more complex character here without the dumbed-down sentimentality of the film (not that I hated that sentimentality - it worked brilliantly for the film). When shy young heir Patrick is orphaned at the age of ten, the only family he has is his wealthy and eccentric aunt, a New York socialite named Mame. I had no idea that several plays and movies were based on his books, including this one! I love how light and easy to read this book is, and I have already ordered. I recently got into a screaming match on an airplane over the topic of Mame's relevance today. How had I never heard of this book before? 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