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Emily Gilmore Tells Some

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

February 15, 2026 by jeverett15 Leave a Comment

This is a pretty breezy show-biz memoir by someone who’s done it all, but without all that much to say about it unfortunately. As the title gets at, she is best known today for her role as Emily Gilmore, matriarch of the title family on Gilmore Girls. As a domineering, patrician mother with a strained relationship with her daughter Lorelai, and as a doting, supportive grandmother to her granddaughter Rorry, Bishop was note-perfect. Gilmore Girls fans will be pleased to learn that Bishop remains close […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir Tagged With: Kelly Bishop

jeverett15's CBR18 Review No:13 · Genres: Biography/Memoir · Tags: Kelly Bishop ·
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A Life Well Lived

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

January 11, 2026 by ASKReviews Leave a Comment

Rating: 3.5 Stars In a nutshell: Actress and dancer Kelly Bishop tells the story of her life. Best for: Fans not just of Gilmore Girls, but fans of theatre, and those who just appreciate a clever woman. Quote that made me think: “Aren’t we lucky that there’s such a wide variety of dreams to choose from, and so many people who choose them.” Why I chose it: I watched Gilmore Girls on streaming and found the characters interesting. Thought this might be an interesting read. […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Biography/Memoir Tagged With: Kelly Bishop

ASKReviews's CBR18 Review No:5 · Genres: Audiobooks, Biography/Memoir · Tags: Kelly Bishop ·
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