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Listening to The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memior narrated by the author Griffin Dunne and enjoying it. So many talented people in the family which includes Griffins aunt Joan Didion. Griffin is a wonderful storyteller.

My only knowledge of Griffin Dunne, prior to reading this family memoir, was his role in the 1987 movie Who‘s That Girl, starring Madonna. I enjoyed reading The Friday Afternoon Club. Other people‘s lives have always fascinated me, so I appreciate it when people are willing to share some of the most private moments of their lives.

Full review at abookandadog.com/blog/the-friday-afternoon-club

I was close in age to Dominique Dunne, intrigued by her as an actress, and heartbroken by her devastating death. Because of that both her father and brother (one of two people I was aware had the first name Griffin when I named my son 34 years ago) remained on my radar. I thought this memoir was fascinating and had no idea Griffin‘s life was so intriguing.

Possibly a favorite of the year ♥️ I‘ve always loved Griffin Dunne (I even liked Who‘s That Girl 😂), and love him even more after listening to this. Highly recommend on audio!

amazing read!Griffin was one of 3 kids born to Dominick Dunne & “Lenny” Griffin Dunne , w/family problems , mom‘s illness & Dominick drummed out of the producing business , Griffin had a feral Hollywood existence. He was lucky ,intuitive,& made something of himself despite all that. There is often humor & great tragedy as his sister Dominique, is strangled by a boyfriend. Griffin is great storyteller, his great friendship w/Carrie Fisher, no idea!