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| | Hiding My Candy: The Autobiography of the Grand Empress of Savannah | | | Music Style : | | Entertainers | | Record Label : | | Pocket Books | | Store Price : | | $14.95 | | Artistopia's Price: $10.17 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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 Give it up for the Lady
Submitted on: 2007-08-01 |
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If you have read "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" you certainly remember one of the most fascinating and intriguing characters of the book. And now it is time to learn all her secrets!
The book starts with a wonderful introduction by Berendt where he explains how he met Lady Chablis, and from that point it is all her. The Lady entertains us with her claims, like the one about being the protagonist of the best two chapters of The Book, and leaves us in awe with some of her stories, like the ones about men's reactions to finding out about her T.
The narrative is so vivid that it feels as if we were listening to the Lady speak as in the movie. Of course, it helps having being able to see her play herself in the film, because like she says, she "...wouldn't have it any other way".
The switches in mood throughout the book help keep the reading engaging. At times we find sections with a very serious tone, in which she addresses issues like her family's reaction to her true self, the decision of losing her candy and the relationship with a variety of men, ranging from caring to abusive. At other times, she livens up the mood and starts firing funny anecdotes and jokes that make us laugh out loud.
If you have read or watched "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" you owe it to yourself to find the T behind this fascinating character. I certainly enjoyed the ride. |
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 An Excellent Read
Submitted on: 2007-01-11 |
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| This is a very honest and straightforward book about The Lady Chablis. I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he couldn't put it down. He told me I "had to read this book". I couldn't put it down either. It also has a lot of humor. If you've read the book or seen the movie Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, you can relate to Lady Chablis and the people and places of Savannah. |
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Lady Chablis is the real thing
Submitted on: 2005-08-07 |
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| After seeing Lady Chablis in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", I was looking forward to reading her book. She doesn't hide much in this book. She gives an honest account of how he became a she and even includes some recipes at the end of the book. I found the book very entertaining, although there is some language that isn't really for young people. |
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Nothing to Hide
Submitted on: 2003-12-19 |
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| "Hiding My Candy" was so interesting. The author candidly told us her story. Chablis allowed us into her life by sharing the humor and the pain. Non pretentious, down to earth, occasionally crass, but never boring. Definitely should be on your books to buy list. |
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I love the Lady Chablis
Submitted on: 2003-12-04 |
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| I loved this book. I thought it was very funny, very interesting but the best thing about it is the theme of perseverance and being who you are. The Lady Chablis is a wonderful character and so "down to earth" and in your face. Wonderful. It moved me to read of all her struggles to get where she is. Very inspiring. Such strength. I recommend you read this AND you read Midnight in the Garden of good and evil. Enjoy! |
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