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Born with Teeth
Born with Teeth: A Memoir | Kate Mulgrew
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Raised by unconventional Irish Catholics who knew "how to drink, how to dance, how to talk, and how to stir up the devil," Kate Mulgrew grew up with poetry and drama in her bones. But in her mother, a would-be artist burdened by the endless arrival of new babies, young Kate saw the consequences of a dream deferred. Determined to pursue her own no matter the cost, at 18 she left her small Midwestern town for New York, where, studying with the legendary Stella Adler, she learned the lesson that would define her as an actress: "Use it," Adler told her. Whatever disappointment, pain, or anger life throws in your path, channel it into the work. It was a lesson she would need. At twenty-two, just as her career was taking off, she became pregnant and gave birth to a daughter. Having already signed the adoption papers, she was allowed only a fleeting glimpse of her child. As her star continued to rise, her life became increasingly demanding and fulfilling, a whirlwind of passionate love affairs, life-saving friendships, and bone-crunching work. Through it all, Mulgrew remained haunted by the loss of her daughter, until, two decades later, she found the courage to face the past and step into the most challenging role of her life, both on and off screen. We know Kate Mulgrew for the strong women she's played--Captain Janeway on Star Trek; the tough-as-nails "Red" on Orange is the New Black. Now, we meet the most inspiring and memorable character of all: herself. By turns irreverent and soulful, laugh-out-loud funny and heart-piercingly sad, BORN WITH TEETH is the breathtaking memoir of a woman who dares to live life to the fullest, on her own terms.
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Cosmos_Moon_River
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The title of this boon caught my attention, not knowing much of Kate Mulgrew, she‘s Red in Orange is the New Black, she was the first woman Star Trek captain, as well as many other earlier roles in TV, stage and film. She had a tragic, wild upbringing, encouraged and inspired by her intuitive mother to pursue acting. I really enjoyed this and wanted to hear more about Kate.

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DieAReader
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#Challenge2021

Absolutely beautiful narration by Mrs. Mulgrew👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I loved this one so much! It was like having coffee with Captain Janeway👩🏼‍🚀 I need more of her soothing voice😌

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PaperbackReader
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“The dawn had crept in on little cat‘s feet, and here she was, whispering with light, lifting the mist.”

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PaperbackReader
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“A good Theater is like a Petri dish, cultivating all sorts of surprises within the confines of a very limited space, and it is of paramount importance that this process be disturbed as little as possible by the vicissitudes of the world at large.”

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PaperbackReader

“Why do we pray when we are terrified? Why do we reserve this ancient and primitive ritual for moments of great distress? It is always the same supplication: O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me.”

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marleed
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This book has been on my elib wishlist for so long and this month I stacked a few of those books to my #Bookspin list - it felt every bit as good as working thru my physical TBR. ...I grew up with the ABC lineup of soap operas, and I‘ve never seen Kate perform outside her 2 years on Ryan‘s Hope. This was a fascinating memoir - I like her. She really was born with teeth!

Lindy I listened to this in audio and loved hearing her read her own work. Mulgrew has a distinctive voice that brought me back to my years of watching Star Trek Voyager, where she was Captain Janeway. 4y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Oooh! Yet another one that I will have to try out the audio for if she‘s reading it! Love her from Star Trek! ❤️ 4y
SamAnne And don‘t forgot Red in Orange is the New Black! 4y
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Megabooks Such a great memoir! 4y
marleed @Lindy @Bookwyrm42 @SamAnne @Megabooks. Her voice is so wonderful - I wish she read more books! Her story is so interesting. I can‘t imagine having a sibling die while I was still a child or a ho I‘d be as an adult had I reluctantly given up a child. I love how she tells her life. 4y
Megabooks She does do some VO work on books. Look her up on audible. Also, she wrote a second book about her parents. 4y
marleed @Megabooks Oh, I will check that out. Thank you! 4y
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kricheal
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She's a fantastic storyteller! #18 #2020

dragondrool She's just plain fantastic on every level.
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Megabooks Yes!! 5y
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kricheal
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Starting this next on #overdrive #currentlylistening

vlwelser Enjoy! I really liked this audiobook. 5y
Megabooks Great book! 5y
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Meaw_catlady
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What a storyteller Kate is! She is a such a fierce women and actress! So many tragic things happened in her life. Her acting skills fill up the bridge on Voyager and I am drawn to her voice and way she holds herself and this memoir helps get a look into her personal life and reasons behind why she such a force on the stage.

MemoirsForMe Kate is the best narrator! 🙌🏻I loved this book too. 5y
Meaw_catlady @UwannaPublishme she really is!! I love her voice and attitude! 5y
Megabooks 🖖🏻🖖🏻🖖🏻💕🤩 5y
Branwen This looks amazing! I really need to read this! 😀 5y
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SleepyDragon
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Wish it was more about her career than her love life. She's a great writer, told a fabulous story. It just wasn't what I wanted. I did enjoy reading about her eccentric family, and the adoption and reunion story was touching, as was the heartbreaking beginning stages of her mom's Alzheimers. Disappointed that she didn't even mention the Hepburn play, though. Loved what little bit of Trek she included. #mttbrchallenge2020 #WomensMonth

Suet624 I agree with you. 5y
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SleepyDragon
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Now that I finally finished my Feb reading, I decided to do a mini challenge for myself for #WomensHistoryMonth. I looked at my physical #TBR stack and found 4 books written by women. Adding one more from my Overdrive wishlist to make it 5, I then used www.randomresult.com to pick which I should read first. I doubt will get to all five, especially since I'm waiting on Bel Canto and another book on hold, but this is a fun way to focus. Cont. ⬇️

SleepyDragon ⬆️ Decided to shelve the Neil Patrick Harris autobio till next month. (Sorry Doogie.) Feel the need to focus on female writers this month, but also wanted to stay focused on my TBR reading. Been a bit too focused on Overdrive so far, and want to get to some of my physical stack. Do you have any special reads lined up for March? 5y
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jdiehr
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I didn't know who Kate Mulgrew was before reading this book. I've never watched Star Trek Voyager or Orange is The New Black, but when you have a weakness for memoirs and find a copy at the dollar store, you take a chance.

This was beautifully written and kept me interested. The daughter Kate gave up for adoption was a major theme. I enjoyed the photos at the beginning of most of the chapters.

Another score from the Dollar Tree!

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jdiehr
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"I started out in a green house with a red door in a small town, where mysteries abounded."

#FirstLineFridays
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BestDogDad
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This is Kate Mulgrew's memoir covering her life from birth to around 1999, while in the midst of her stint as Captain Janeway on Star Trek : Voyager.

This book was a real page turner. The prose flows easily, this feels like it was written by a trained actor who is a fan of poetry. She approaches her life story in a straight-forward, no-nonsense manner and doesn't pull any punches. The relationship drama didn‘t interest me but I liked it overall.

twohectobooks I‘ve had this book on my shelf for a while now. Hoping to get to it this year. 5y
BestDogDad @twohectobooks Once you start it will go fast. 5y
Aimeesue Kate Mulgrew is the reason I bought my house. It's on Jane Way. 😆 5y
BestDogDad @Aimeesue Nice! Well played! 5y
Aimeesue @BestDogDad True story. We were down to two houses we liked, and we made an offer on the Janeway house, because how can you not? 😄 5y
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kyraleseberg
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Mulgrew is both a talented actress and writer! I really appreciated this memoir because she's so honest, sharing events even when they don't portray her in the greatest light. She has lived a privileged life since birth but has overcome many heartbreaking events and worked hard for her success on stage and screen.

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Cinfhen
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What??? After 11 hours of endless storytelling you decide to stop smack in middle of the story!!!?!!??
I was not familiar with Kate Mulgrew the actress before picking up her memoir. She absolutely has had an astonishing career and distinctive life but truthfully I didn‘t walk away a fan. Her ability to spin a yarn was wonderful & her sultry voice was tranquilizing but I found myself often feeling sorry for her kids & the choices she made. 👇🏽

Cinfhen Kudos for putting it all out there, but I preferred Sally Fields‘s heartfelt memoir over this one. 5y
CoffeeAndABook That does sound frustrating & not quite satisfying. But at least she had a sultry voice - I love listening to people with great voices, so much so that I wouldn‘t care about the content at all if it was soothing. Hope you had a happy Chanukah 🕎 Cindy!!! 😘 (edited) 5y
Cinfhen Thank you so much @CoffeeAndABook 😘😘😘Are u with family now?? Hope you‘re relaxing and enjoying ❤️Merry Christmas 💚 5y
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TrishB 😁 great review though! 5y
CoffeeAndABook Thank you so much!!! ☺️ Ha - you were so quick with your answer that I couldn‘t get my correction in on time, switching my wishes to past tense. 😬 I‘m in the middle of packing and we‘ll drive out to my parent‘s home this afternoon, my sister will also be there. Once we reach this point (all presents ready to go) I do relax and it‘s a lot of fun 👏🏼 5y
Suet624 Yup. Exactly how I felt. 5y
BarbaraBB Fab review. Won‘t read it any time soon! 5y
Cinfhen Chanukah lasts for 8 days/7 nights so all good @CoffeeAndABook And im happy you‘re looking forward to family time 💕 5y
Cinfhen So many people LOVED this memoir @TrishB @BarbaraBB and it certainly was fascinating but for me it wasn‘t satisfying. I guess we really are #SoulSisters @Suet624 #JuneBabies ♋️ (edited) 5y
Cathythoughts Great review 👍🏻❤️I won‘t be reading any time soon either @BarbaraBB 5y
KT1432 Oh wow! The only thing I knew about her was that she narrates a lot of Joe Hill books and I thought she did a great job with NOS4A2. I probably won't pick this one up lol. 5y
Cinfhen She has such a great audio voice @lele1432 @Cathythoughts and she‘s spunky as hell but I also thought she had a sense of entitlement and superiority that came across as a little arrogant where Sally Fields felt much more humbled and down to earth. 5y
KT1432 Ah, good to know! That would irritate me. 5y
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Cinfhen
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Flipping latkes while listening to Kate Mulgrew🎧Wow, I‘m just blown away by her transparency- what a life.

Chrissyreadit Yummmmm! Happy Hanukkah! 5y
Cinfhen Thanks so much @Chrissyreadit 😀🥔🍩 5y
vivastory Happy Hanukkah, friend! 🙌 5y
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Suet624 Happy Hanukkah! This may be one of the few books where our opinions differ. :) Much love to you! 5y
squirrelbrain Happy Hanukkah! 5y
LauraJ Happy Hanukkah! 5y
Cinfhen Did you not like this book @Suet624 ??? I really wasn‘t familiar with Kate Mulgrew & the more I‘m listening to the story the more I‘m finding her history very incredulous. 5y
Cinfhen Thanks for the Hanukkah cheer 🕎💕 @Suet624 @squirrelbrain @LauraJ @vivastory L‘chaim 🥂 5y
Suet624 Let‘s discuss when you‘re done. 😁 5y
Cinfhen Will do @Suet624 😘 5y
Suet624 Wow, I just looked back at my posts about the book and I actually panned it! I liked the beginning a lot though. 5y
KarenUK Yum! Love me some latkes! Happy Hanukkah! 😘💕 5y
ljuliel Enjoy your holiday. ♥️ 5y
LeahBergen Happy Hanukkah! 😘😘 5y
Kalalalatja Happy Hanukkah Cindy! 5y
DebinHawaii Happy Hanukkah my friend! 💙 5y
Cinfhen Thanks for the Chanukah wishes @KarenUK @ljuliel @LeahBergen @Kalalalatja @DebinHawaii Peace ☮️ Love 💟Light🕎and Merry Christmas to all of you ❤️ 5y
mrp27 Yumm!! Happy Hanukkah!! 5y
Cinfhen KM story is fascinating but I‘m not saying I‘m a fan of her life choices @Suet624 most of her decisions ( thus far) are pretty terrible but she‘s been incredibly honest and up front in sharing or baring them 😉 (edited) 5y
Cinfhen Thanks so much @mrp27 Hope all is well with you ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ 5y
TrishB Have a wonderful day ❤️ Happy Hanukkah 5y
Cinfhen Alright @Suet624 I just finished the audio and I can imagine plenty of reasons why this book might have pissed you off ...... like the ENDING??!?!!!!!! 5y
Cinfhen Thanks so much, dear friend @TrishB 😘 5y
Suet624 Exactly! I get mad just thinking about it! 😁 5y
alisiakae Happy Hanukkah! 5y
Bklover Happy Hanukkah Cindy! Much love to you and yours💖💖 5y
Cinfhen Thanks so much @Bklover @4thhouseontheleft guess who‘s going out for Chinese tonight 😜😂😂 5y
Cinfhen @Suet624 I see that Kate Mulgrew released a new memoir this past May!!! It chronicles her parents illnesses and her marriage/ divorce from Tim Hagan 😂😂😂 (edited) 5y
alisiakae @Cinfhen So are we! 🤣🤣 5y
Suet624 Oh Lordy. 5y
Reviewsbylola Happy Hanukkah! 5y
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Cinfhen
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Not sure who to thank for putting this on their #Top10OfTheDecade but my library hold just came in and so far this audio is fabulous. I really am not so familiar with the actress Kate Mulgrew but her story is fascinating and her narration is beautiful. Loving this 🎧

Cathythoughts Yes the #TheTop10ofTheDecade has been a gift to me too. Must still do mine 😬 (edited) 5y
Chrissyreadit Now I must add it to my audiobook wishlist! 5y
Crazeedi Hmm not seen this, will consider for new year! 5y
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kyraleseberg I just read this and it was wonderful! 5y
Cinfhen Maybe you posted and I found it on your list @kyraleseberg ??? No matter, I‘m just glad it found it‘s way to me. It‘s so good so far @Cathythoughts @Chrissyreadit @Crazeedi 5y
KarenUK I loved her in Orange is the new Black.... 👍💕 5y
Megabooks I put it on mine! Love it! Remember @LitHousewife ? She first suggested it to me. It was like my 5th audible buy and still one of the best! 5y
LitHousewife I absolutely loved this audiobook!!! 5y
Cinfhen I should have known it was YOU @Megabooks !!!!! ❤️😘great recommendation from @LitHousewife 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5y
Cinfhen I‘m not familiar with this actress @KarenUK but she seems to have had a VERY long career 😁 5y
MicheleinPhilly This is one my all time favorite memoirs! 5y
Aimeesue True story: I bought my house because of Kate Mulgrew. It's on JANE WAY. 😁 That was literally the deciding factor between our two favorites when we were house hunting. 5y
kyraleseberg @Cinfhen It's possible, I know I found it too thanks to some wonderful Littens! I definitely need to check for the audio at my library. I've only known her as Red on Orange Is the New Black so learning about her extensive theatre and TV career was fun. 5y
Cinfhen Wow!!! So much love for Kate M 😁 @MicheleinPhilly @kyraleseberg @Aimeesue 5y
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I've heard so many great things about this book and snapped up a copy I found at #DollarTree last year. I'm excited to finally read it!

Megabooks It‘s fantastic! 5y
kyraleseberg @Megabooks It truly is! I devoured over half the book last night! 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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My last read for #NFNov!

I flipping love Kate Mulgrew! And I've long loved her on audio (seriously, her reading of NOS4A2 by Joe Hill is amazing), and I've had this in my audio tbr for awhile. Her memoir is fascinating! Her family, her career, her lovers, her children (including the one she gave up for adoption while filming Ryan's Hope) and just whatever magic spark that makes up Kate Mulgrew makes for a really great bio!

Clwojick 6 pt. 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Listening to the amazing Kate Mulgrew read her own story. ❤❤❤❤

Eggbeater I loved this audio book! 5y
Zrmom Looks interesting! 5y
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Well-ReadNeck
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mcctrish I heard about this on NPR #waitwaitdonttellme 5y
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Well-ReadNeck
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👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thought this was great on audiobook with Mulgrew doing the narration. An entertaining recounting.

Bookwomble My favourite Star Trek captain 😊🖖🏼❤ 6y
8little_paws She narrates Joe Hill's stuff too, I really like her as an audiobook reader. 6y
LeslieO She‘ll always be Mary Ryan to me. 6y
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tournevis @LeslieO For me, it's Mrs. Columbo! (I'm so oooold!) 6y
LeslieO Haha @tournevis Yes! Mrs Columbo! But I think Ryan's Hope was first! (edited) 6y
tournevis @LeslieO Never watched soaps. 6y
SleepyDragon This is in my TBR box because I bought it at Dollar Tree. I'm glad to see someone else has read it on here! 6y
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Samplergal
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I love book mail! This is from Rachel from Idaho. I don‘t remember your litsy name. But Thank you so much. #litsylove

kstadt929 @Rachel.Rencher ??? 6y
Samplergal @kstadt929 YES!!! Thank you so much @Rachel.Rencher Going to try to start it soon! 6y
Rachel.Rencher You're so welcome! 🤗❤ 6y
suzisteffen A fun and interesting memoir that has made me side-eye weekly TV shows and what they demand of their actors ever since I read it! 6y
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Cinfhen Love this ❤️ 6y
LibrarianRyan ⭐️🤓👍 6y
BeansPage I suffer from depression and anxiety as well. I have bipolar type 2 and panic disorder. I love that you are part of a drag show. Every time I go to a drag show no matter where it is it's always a good time. The people there are so nice and wonderful. It's just absolutely fun! I can only imagine how it would be to be a performer 😍 6y
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Meaw_catlady @TheReadingMermaid oh the drag part was part of my dream job haha I haven‘t yet got to perform! But I will one day! Hopefully soon! When I was living in the bay in CA I got to help with makeup for my friend who did drag in Oakland. If I had been able to stay longer she wanted me to start performing and making costumes! I need to find an in here. 6y
BeansPage That would be so cool! I know you can do it hun! No problem 👍🏻😁 6y
Meaw_catlady @TheReadingMermaid thanks love! 🥰 6y
BeansPage 😘😘 6y
Eggbeater I can really relate to 1 through 5. 💕 6y
Kaye Wonderful. Such a positive attitude. Good for you and nice to meet you. 💕 6y
Linear What's your favorite character to cosplay as? 6y
Meaw_catlady @kaye thank you! Nice to meet you too!! 💕 6y
Meaw_catlady @Linear my favorites so far have been Lydia deetz from beetle juice and Princess Leia 🖤 6y
Linear @Meaw_catlady white outfit Leia or slave outfit leia 6y
Meaw_catlady @Linear white outfit ! 6y
youneverarrived Same for #7. And I‘ve just started practicing yoga 3 weeks ago and it‘s one of the best things I‘ve done. Hope this year is all you hope it to be ♥️ 6y
mabell Culture and language! 🙌🙌 6y
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Victoriahoperose
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Unpopular opinion on this one. I thought it was really slow and hard to relate to! I just never really got into it I think.

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Megabooks
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This is a fantastic #audiobook! I‘m not even upset I paid full price, but you should pick up this daily deal at #audible 👍🏻🤓

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LtDaaan_ICECREAM
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Celebrating my 29th birthday this weekend.
So far... lots of books as gifts. Best bday ever.

ErikasMindfulShelf Happy Birthday! 🎊🎈🎂 6y
Reggie Happy Birthday 🎊🎉🎈 6y
LtDaaan_ICECREAM Thanks yall! 💞 6y
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sprainedbrain Happy birthday! 6y
readordierachel Happy birthday! 🎉🎉🎉 6y
JessClark78 Happy Birthday! 🎊🎂🎉 6y
Shamzi Happy birthday!!! Here's to many more reads this year!!!😀😀 6y
Mollyanna Happy Birthday 🎁🎈🎂 6y
LtDaaan_ICECREAM Thank you all for the birthday wishes! I've been out of town in the mountains in Clayton, GA near Black Rock Mountain State Park 6y
RadicalReader @LtDaaan_ICECREAM hope you enjoy each and every wonderful read love the journey a book can take you on simply by opening to the first page. Had that experience while reading HIGHLY RECOMMEND 6y
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Mamashep
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Oh hey, Litsy - long time, no see! Look what I‘m listening to. It. Is. Fantastic! It‘s even narrated by Mulgrew; god how I love her voice. #audiobook #memoir

britt_brooke I listened to this one, too. Her voice is so soothing. 6y
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monalyisha
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While I found most of actress Kate Mulgrew‘s memoir engaging, I had trouble with the bookends. It took me a little while to settle into her story; despite a number of heartrending hardships, Mulgrew has absolutely led a life of privilege. It‘s a tale of nightcaps, furs, & dancing with the Kennedys. 🙄 But it‘s also the story of a large Irish Catholic family, art, sisterhood, motherhood, daughterhood, gender politics, & passion.

*Cont‘d below👇🏻

monalyisha 1/1: It‘s well-written & performed eloquently & with grace. I didn‘t always like Mulgrew...but I think that‘s almost to her credit. By the time the ending came around (abruptly, I might add), I was sad that my listening experience was over. I can only imagine how much more compelling it would be for a die-hard Trekkie. I‘ve only known Mulgrew as Red (OITNB) but I have to admit, I‘m a little bit tempted to boldly ENGAGE with the rest of her career. 6y
Geeklet I think I‘d really love this. I‘ve liked Kate Mulgrew since I first saw Voyager as a kid. I really like her voice too. I might have to pick it up on Audible one day when I have extra credits. 6y
monalyisha @Geeklet She has a GREAT voice! 6y
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Geeklet @monalyisha Her narration is the only way I finished The Fireman. I abandoned the book about 1/3rd the way through. I got it on Audible and was able to finish it that way. (edited) 6y
monalyisha @Geeklet The only Joe Hill I‘ve ever “read” was “Heart Shaped Box,” which I also listened to. Some books really are better as audiobooks! 6y
daena Great review. I‘m compelled to listen to this one. 6y
monalyisha @daena Do it! 😉 6y
DivaDiane I hadn‘t watched any of OITNB, only ALL of Voyager and I loved her somewhat abrasive personality. I HATE her voice, but she is a capable actress and narrator. I think she could make a cook book sound dramatic! You are right, that her life was fraught not so much with hardship (in the grand scheme of things) but rather privilege. That said, everyone has their cross to bear and the story of what happened while she was on Ryan‘s Hope was horrible. 6y
DivaDiane Tried to avoid spoilers above! 6y
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rachelk
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Most of my books come from local bookstores and the library, but when the dollar store has beautiful hardbacks like these, how can I resist?
#dollarstore #newbooks

AmyG I love the dollar store! 6y
rachelk @AmyG Yes, I find lots of things there! :) 6y
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Dogearedcopy
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🎧 Kate Mulgrew‘s memoir has an Irish storyteller‘s lyricism and enchantment, and listening to her talk about her childhood and career was wonderful; but hearing how she put her career above all else was more than a bit dismaying at times. There are feminist tones that are at times amplified to the point of suspect self-righteousness but not overtly strident. Overall a Pick for the honest writing & narration.

kwmg40 I‘ve not read her memoirs but she is one of my favourite audiobook narrators ... and of course I loved her as Janeway! 7y
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🎧 Starting this one in audio today: Kate Mulgrew narrates her autobiography as a girl from an Irish Catholic family in the Mid-West who starts the come into her own as an actress in NYC. The writing has a natural storyteller‘s charm.

This is in @LitHousewife ‘s #audiobookpantheon and was recently featured in @BethFishReads ‘s AudioFile Magazine‘s blog post of recommended author-read audiobooks

LitHousewife I hope you enjoy it!!!! 7y
BethFishReads Me too 7y
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cdreincarnate
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I downloaded this audiobook on impulse only because I watched Voyager with @MamaBear when I was growing up. Turns out Mulgrew is also a fantastic writer with a fascinating story to tell. I didn‘t agree with a lot of her life choices and often found myself yelling, “Kate, what are you doing?” And yet I never contemplated returning the book without finishing it. I loved hearing about her childhood, her career, and her train wreck of a love life.

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Ubookquitous
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I‘ve enjoyed her in ST:V and OITNB, and loved her one woman play about Katherine Hepburn. Her memoir is witty and entertaining.

StephanieGeiser She does such as good job on OITNB! I had no idea she had a book! 7y
Ubookquitous @StephanieGeiser - yes it covers her Irish Catholic upbringing in Iowa, her Stage career, her relationships, and acting career through her run on StarTrek Voyager. She is witty and definitely has the Irish gift of gab! 7y
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Suet624
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I‘m really surprised this has a 100% rating. And isn‘t it funny that despite the fact that Mulgrew was born with teeth she shows nary a one in the above photo? 😳 As stated previously, I really enjoyed the beginning of the book but when the audiobook finished I almost threw my phone across the room. I‘d give it a lower rating, but I‘m afraid Litsy folks might think less of me. 😀 I wish I had bailed.

megt We would never think less of you!! I did enjoy this one, but I completely understand why you didn‘t. There were times I felt there was too much name dropping and wished she focused more on her work instead of other aspects of her life. 7y
Suet624 @megt thank you for understanding 😀 7y
AmyG Not every book is for everyone. I have loathed some books that people have loved. Now...onto your next book! 7y
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emilyhaldi It happens! I have panned many a book that the majority seems to love 🤷🏻‍♀️ keeps it interesting! 7y
BethFishReads Hey hey I‘ve hated books everyone loved. It happens 7y
Suet624 @AmyG @emilyhaldi @BethFishReads Thanks folks. 💕💕💕 7y
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Do I really need to hear about every love of her life? Every passionate kiss? The first quarter of the book was really interesting. The next 2 quarters tedious. Hoping the last quarter offers something interesting about Star Trek and Orange is the New Black. That‘s the only reason I‘m hanging in there. That and the fact that it‘s something to listen to while I clean the Airbnb.

BethFishReads Loved the audiobook! Hope it picks up for you 7y
Suet624 @BethFishReads It seems as though a lot of people like this book. 😀 maybe I was expecting more. Here‘s hoping it picks up! 7y
lean_rosey Ooh I felt similarly about this one. It got too dramatic for nonfiction imo. 7y
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Suet624 @lean_rosey yes. Exactly. I just finished and I‘m annoyed I even bothered with it. 7y
monalyisha Ha! I didn‘t love this but I was interested in her story. I totally understand your criticism, though! 😅 6y
Suet624 @monalyisha I just read your review. Loved what you had to say about the book. With some distance I‘m willing to say the book was okay even though I only remember a few things about it. 😁😁 audiobooks and Lyme Disease are a strange mix. Sometimes what I‘ve listened to just floats away. It has to be really compelling. For instance, someone mentioned the incident on Ryan‘s Hope. I have no memory of that at all. 😁. 6y
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I love Mulgrew‘s mother. Despite having an inordinate number of children, she was a voracious reader. She set aside time as her own each day when she would sit with a book and expect to be left alone.

MidnightBookGirl I have this on my audio tbr. Love her! Plus, Mulgrew narrates the heck out of NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. 7y
Suet624 She does a great job narrating this and I love her writing, especially about her early life. 7y
mgallo1968 Just added this to my mounting TBR😊📚😊 7y
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Reagan
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She always sleeps just out of cuddle range. Today is my first day at my internship. This cuts into my reading time 😐

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I learned to love Kate Mulgrew as Captain Janeway. I had no inkling of any of the other work she had done before or since. Her life seems full of pivotal events and tumultuous relationships. But her writing is so evocative, at times whimsical and at others exciting or brutally honest, that I think she could make eating a cucumber sandwich sound exciting.

DivaDiane I find it astonishing that despite all the gossip-worthy events of her life, that the media were so reticent. Mulgrew says they were respectful back then (in the 70‘s) and had integrity.

She narrates the audio version herself, which is also a huge dollop of icing on the cake, and there‘s an interview conducted by Rosie O‘Donnell at the end which is wonderful.
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Reggie Have you seen her on Orange is the New Black? She‘s so great in there. I saw her do an interview and just kept thinking how articulate she was . 7y
DivaDiane @Reggie I just started watching it! It‘s really good. I‘m enjoying her performance! 7y
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I am loving this memoir! I can‘t remember who recommended it to me, but whoever you are, thank you! I‘m listening to it and Mulgrew does the reading herself. It‘s brilliant. She‘s an eloquent writer and she knows how to bring out the high drama. I had never heard of her before ST:Voyager but I loved her.

Heideschrampf I love myself a good female autobiography, thanks! 7y
DivaDiane @Heideschrampf My pleasure! 7y
megt Loved this! She‘s an excellent narrator and her life is so fascinating. 7y
DivaDiane @megt I agree! I had no idea! 7y
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DivaDiane
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Driven actress remembers.
#smalltalk @IamIamIam

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Sarrie
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Has anyone else found the Kindle Daily Deals and Monthly deals irresistible? Because they've been knocking them out of the park.

2BR02B Checking kindle and audible daily deals is one of the first things I do every morning. So many excellent buys. 7y
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“Grief moves through the system much as love does. It seeks expression. So I put my grief where it naturally belonged, in the company of an old and experienced wound.”

I could listen to Mulgrew tell stories all day. Her voice is rough, yet soothing. Her writing is lovely. She‘s had an intriguing life, but something throws me off a bit. The ego, maybe? Nonetheless, I liked this memoir.

BestDogDad I love Captain Janeway! I found this at a used bookstore, but I think I would rather hear her tell her story. It sounds good! 7y
britt_brooke @JeffKoeppen Her narration is excellent! 7y
CouronneDhiver Ooo! Sounds good 7y
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britt_brooke @CouronneDhiver It‘s a great memoir! Her writing and narration are flawless. 7y
monalyisha SUCH an ego! And everything seems like a performance with her. I especially had little sympathy when she provided the details of her divorce. Her ex‘s point about theirs being a “shared life” was pretty sound. But I still dug it! (edited) 6y
britt_brooke @monalyisha Yes, total egomaniac! 😆 It‘s all very dramatic/theatrical. 6y
monalyisha @britt_brooke I‘ve been researching the years after the audiobook ends. Reading about the fate of her “little mother” is so sad. 😭 Their relationship was fascinating. 6y
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LibrarianRenee
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Couldn't get into my other audiobook so starting another.

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I can no longer do laundry without listening to a book. Good thing I have lots of it. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Starting this now! @Booksandcooks I believe this recommendation came from you? #audio #overdrive

ItsAnotherJen Great audiobook!! 7y
2BR02B This audio is on my TBR as well, but I can't decide if I should wait until I finish Voyager to read it. 🤔 7y
britt_brooke @JenFowler Enjoying it so far. Her narration is excellent! 7y
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britt_brooke @2BR02B I was only vaguely familiar with her prior to starting this so I don't have any good advice. 😬 I'm enjoying it so far, though. I love her voice. 7y
Megabooks She has a fantastic voice! I loved it so much. @2BR02B you do not need to finish voyager to read it. I am a bit voyager fan!! 7y
Megabooks I did not know she had put a child up for adoption. I loved how she told that story in her life. 7y
mariaku21 I'm waiting my turn at the library for this one! 7y
britt_brooke @Booksandcooks It's heartbreaking to hear her tell that part of her life. 7y
britt_brooke @mariaku21 It's really good so far! 7y
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One of my favorite audiobooks of the year so far. Kate Mulgrew just has one of those voices that I could listen to all day. And her life has been so fascinating! Loved listening to the story of her life off screen. If you're at all interested in her story I highly recommend the audio.

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I want to read this book just because I love Red so much! #teeth #junebookbugs

queerbookreader I love Kate 😭😭😭😭 7y
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Kate has the perfect voice to make an audiobook even more mesmerizing. And she's such a stunning writer as well the coolest starship captain and prison chef. 😁 #teeth #junebookbugs
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