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Knee Deep in Paradise
Knee Deep in Paradise
Author: Brett Butler
Knee Deep in Paradise is the story of a woman who has survived a Gothic childhood in the Deep South, an adolescence of bewildering explorations with sex, drugs, and alcohol, and an abusive first marriage with her sense of humor - and love of language - intact. With a phoenix like power to re-create herself from the ashes she had made of her life...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780786861361
ISBN-10: 0786861363
Publication Date: 5/1/1996
Pages: 295
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  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 32 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 4
I enjoy her comedy, and like Grace Under Fire, so I was interested in reading her book. I enjoyed it, and it explained some of the comedy in her show. If you like Brett Butler, you'll enjoy her book.
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Helpful Score: 3
"This is not a 'celebrity autobiography' of the kind we've been taught to expect. Instead, Brett Butler's thoughtful memoir presents us with an authentic, literate, Southern voice that recalls Mark Twain--witty but melancholy, colloquial but profound. This landmark book will last a long,long time. Carolyn See
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Helpful Score: 1
A good read telling Brett Butler's life story. But did she have to whine so? I guess being sober wasn't fun yet!
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Great book I loved from page one to the last page.
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The story of a VERY funny lady,who's sitcome I try to watch every day!
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A memoir of Brett Butler's life growing up in the Deep South, surviving an abusive first marriage while retaining her sense of humor.
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A funny look into Brett Butler's life. If you liked her show, Grace Under Fire.. You should like her book. Her personality shines through here too!
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Good book, interesting look at growing up in the South...


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