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Summary: Love her . . . um, him
Review: "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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Summary: I love the Lady Chablis
Review: 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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Summary: I love the Lady Chablis
Review: 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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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down
Review: I was initially introduced to The Lady in the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. I ran across this autobiography at a thrift sale and started casually reading the first few pages. Well I was hook and finished the novel in one sitting (it's a short read). The Lady's life story is interesting, informative and funny. She is quite the character living her real-life drama of struggle with flair and determination. Sassy and quick witted, the Lady tells her story with charm, humor and truth. A nice quick read.
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Summary: Aren't we all "Hiding Our Candy"
Review: Since I am not a drag queen I do not share the superficial experiences of the Lady Chablis. But what I do understand is going through life trying to live up to an illusion, some I set for myself and others were predetermined. This is not denial - but a part of assimilation, part of being human and part of fear. We hide our candy so that others will see what we want them to see - in Chablis's case this is not a suppresion of who she really is but an expression of who she wants to be.
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Summary: A Good Read On Several Levels
Review: This book is a plain good read on several levels. First, The Lady Chablis herself, with the help of a co-author, has managed to convey her highly entertaining stage persona on paper--no mean feat. I suspect, though I have not listened to it, that the audio version of the book is a scream. Second, the bare facts of her autobiography as she tells them are riveting. One has to respect the desire to be true to an authentic self that is different from the norm when it drives an African-American biological male in the South to dress as a female during adolescence. The Lady could easily have been killed on her way to stardom! Third, as a "fish" (biological female) myself, I always learn a thing or two about the nature of Glamour-with-a-capital-G from the writings of persons whose femininity comes primarily from their minds. As Blanche DuBois said, fifty percent of a woman's charm is illusion (or something like that). The illusion The Lady creates is uniquely her own. Finally, The Lady's discussion of why she has not had gender reassignment surgery adds a serious note that is easy to ignore. The Lady Chablis has played well the hand she was dealt in life with more complicated cards than most receive.
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Summary: The Lady
Review: This book is very good, educational sad, funny and quite an eye opener. "The Lady". is a very interesting item. After 53 years, she was a first for me, saw her performance in Savannah and thought she was wonderful, then read her book. VERY interesting.
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Summary: Love her . . . um, him
Review: What a great book! I love it as I did MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL. Chablis is a wondra! She tells it like it is and deserves far more credit than she gets. While I loved the book, MIDNIGHT, the movie was dreadful. It's only saving grace was this wonderful exotic creature. Chablis, darling, call me . . . let's do lunch! Would also recommend two other great reads: CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES by Toole, and BARK OF THE DOGWOOD by Jackson McCrae. But above all, buy HIDING MY CANDY!!!!
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Summary: FUNNY, AND SHE DOESNT TRY TO HIDE HER T
Review: what i really like about this book is how she holds nothing back. the lady is so honest about everything and i think it is very inspirational. it almost makes me wish that everyone was like that. as the book goes along you very quickly get to see her grow up from the boy she was to the woman she is today. the trials and ongoings of her life are enough to show that she is a human being and a person just like any other. and fro those who are wondering her T is her truth, and she makes no qualms about having to hide her candy. i just basically wanted to right about how funny and great this book. it is not very involving and dopes not require a lot of though, but it will keep your attention and keep you rolling on the floor in laughter. if you loved her in the movie than you will lover her even more in the book. i suggest getting it because i have not seen a copy in a very long time. it is definitely worth the time and effort!
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