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It's Always Something: Twentieth Anniversary Edition

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This twentieth anniversary edition proves the timelessness of Gilda's story. Her courage and humor shine through in her writing, and they are just as apt in their dealings with illness and life as they were in 1989. Just like her characters on Saturday Night Live, Gilda seems to be at once vulnerable yet incredibly strong. This comes from her ability to be utterly honest about her fears and flaws during her life and her experiences with cancer.
I can read this book over and over again. Whenever I want a sort of pep-talk for life, I turn to Gilda. Whether you loved her on SNL, are living with cancer, or just want to read an amazing story about one of the funniest and brave women of our time, Gilda's book will not disappoint. This new edition also has an interesting introduction by one of Gilda's friends and former SNL writer Alan Zweibel, and and afterword by Gilda's cancer mentor Joanna Bull. Bull includes a helpful resource guide for those living with cancer and a nice overview of Gilda's Club, the network of cancer support groups set up in memory of Gilda.

I found that this was even better the second time I read it. When speaking with friends, they all remember the book with fondness and had all lost track of their original. Seems when it first came out it was borrowed over and over. I think people forget that not only did Gilda Radner bring us enduring entertainment, but she also opened the world eye to ovarian cancer. This is an excellent read and reminds you what a difference one person can make.

From her earliest days on SNL, I could see that Gilda was destined for great things. Unfortunately, she was cut short. She made great strides, in her drama and comedy, throughout her short life, and we are all poorer, for her loss. 'It's Always Something' has a great deal of very poigant comedy. I heartily reccommend it.

When I received this product in the mail, it wasn't the 20th anniversary edition, it was the original from 20 years ago, torn and tattered, bad condition.