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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable book., August 23, 1997
I've always been a fan of Vicki Lawrence and purchased her autobiography knowing I would enjoy
it. And I did. It's great to read about how Vicki broke into show business, being discovered at the age of seventeen by superstar Carol Burnett. As a result, Vicki was thrusted into the limelight when she became a regular on Burnett's new variety series in 1967. Vicki writes about her struggles to complete college while being on a hit show and being torn over wanting to quit over
her parent's objections. Miss Lawrence also writes about her strained relationship with her
mother, who often faked suicide to meet her demands. Vicki also takes us through her successes as a Number One pop artist and gives us behind-the-scene tales of portraying "Mama" on the
long-running "Mama's Family" television series. I've read the book twice now and am going for a
third. I really enjoyed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
"Vicki!" is irresistible!, December 24, 1999
By A Customer
I just received an autographed copy of "Vicki!" for Christmas, and I read it in 7 hours. I couldn't put it down! Lawrence has incredible wit and humor in her writing, and frequently makes the reader laugh unexpectedly. It's amazing what a truly adventurous life she has lead! The only negative thing is seeing how horribly she was treated by her cruel sister, mother, first husband, and certain business affiliates. Lawrence not once appeared to be "mean-spirited" to anyone. Instead, she rightfully justified wrongs that were done to her. Otherwise, "Vicki!" is a joy to read, and has more pictures than any other autobiography I have read. From "The Carol Burnett Show" to "Mama's Family" to "Win, Lose, or Draw" to "Vicki!", this book is sure to entertain you for hours on end. I already can't wait for my next reading . . . and take it from me, it *does* make a great gift!
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Vicki!" is irresistible!, December 24, 1999
I just received an autographed copy of "Vicki!" for Christmas, and I read it in 7 hours. I couldn't put it down! Lawrence has incredible wit and humor in her writing, and frequently makes the reader laugh unexpectedly. It's amazing what a truly adventurous life she has lead! The only negative thing is seeing how horribly she was treated by her cruel sister, mother, first husband, and certain business affiliates. Lawrence not once appeared to be "mean-spirited" to anyone. Instead, she rightfully justified wrongs that were done to her. Otherwise, "Vicki!" is a joy to read, and has more pictures than any other autobiography I have read. From "The Carol Burnett Show" to "Mama's Family" to "Win, Lose, or Draw" to "Vicki!", this book is sure to entertain you for hours on end. I already can't wait for my next reading . . . and take it from me, it *does* make a great gift!
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