RoseannearchyDispatches from the Nut Farm

Roseanne Barr

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Roseannearchy

By: Roseanne Barr

Narrarated by: Roseanne Barr

BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND TELEVISION STAR ROSEANNE BARR IS BACK—WITH A VENGEANCE—AND THE RESULT IS ROSEANNEARCHY.

Roseanne Barr is a force of nature. Whether taking the sitcom world by storm, challenging accepted social norms, or battling the wild pigs inhabiting her nut farm in Hawaii, she is not to be trifled with. In this return to the printed page, Roseanne unleashes her razor-sharp observations on hypocrisy, hubris, and self-perpetuating institutions of questionable value—as well as menopause, pharmaceuticals, and her grandkids. And she's as controversial, original, and funny as ever.

Raised half-Jewish, half-Mormon, and 100 percent misfit, Roseanne made a deal with Satan early on as the price she paid for stardom. But now she's looking to refinance the loan of her soul—this book represents her final exorcism of fame.

Displaying her brilliance and sharp wit, Roseanne discusses the humor of everyday life with musings on more serious topics, such as class warfare, feminism, the cult of celebrity, and Kabbalah. Bold, brash, and insightful, Roseannearchy shows that she can still skewer any subject under the sun and why The New York Times describes her appeal as "the power of a whole planet, pulling everything around it inexorably into its orbit."

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New York Times Best Seller
  • Edition: Abridged
  • Author: Roseanne Barr (See All Books)
  • Date Released: Jan 4, 2011
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
  • Genre: Biography & Memoir, Personal Memoir, Music & Entertainment Biography, Humor Nonfiction

Total File Size: 253 MB (9 files) Total Length: 9 Hours, 13 Minutes

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Claire Zulkey

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01.04.11
Roseanne Barr, Roseannearchy
2011 | Label: Simon & Schuster Audio

Brash, self-centered and nutty as ever — that's why we love her
After the surprise success of Piece of Work, the documentary that traced a year in the life of Joan Rivers, the time is ripe for other pioneering female comedians to remind their fans — and non-fans — of the trails they blazed for the Kathy Griffins and Chelsea Handlers of the world. Hence, Roseanne Barr's Roseannarchy: Dispatches from the Nut Farm. True to its name, the book contains the requisite rants and raves (on topics including lesbians, wiccans and pubic hair), but in between the diatribes is the fascinating story of a comedian whose career was tempered by some bad relationships, drug problems and, oh yeah, that National Anthem thing (which Barr seems to truly regret).

Those who are curious about the book, but not necessarily Barr devotees, may find Roseannarchy uneven in tone and direction. However, it will remind listeners why Barr is a permanent figure in the comedy landscape, offering glimpses of what it’s like to rocket to fame, to stumble and then rebuild in new and unusual ways (those who didn’t follow Barr’s talk show may be surprised by the depth of guest roster — including an unexpectedly warm Mike Tyson.) Barr is as brash, self-centered and nutty as she’s ever been — but no less funny, smart and complex.

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