Last night David Sadaris met my every expectation. I’ll tell you more on the evening later. But for now, check out this recommendation he made: Alan Bennett’s collection of monologues featuring six individual portraits. The publisher summarizes: Performed by the author and five of Britain’s leading actresses, Alan Bennett’s tales are full of quirky, insightful detail that bring the characters vividly to life.
From Julie Walters’ portrayal of an actress seeking fame to Anna Massey’s alcoholic vicar’s wife, these individuals are linked by their self-delusion, desperation, and vulnerability.
In these compelling pieces, Bennett displays the wry observation, knowing irony, and tender understatement that have ensured his rightful place at the forefront of contemporary writing.
This collection includes A Chip in the Sugar with Alan Bennett; A Lady of Letters with Patricia Routledge; Bed Among the Lentils with Anna Massey; Soldiering On with Stephanie Cole; Her Big Chance with Julie Walters; and A Cream Cracker Under the Settee with Thora Hird.
Sarah Bennett is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Texas. She is an avid evangelist of social media and honest, authentic conversations of the spiritual journey. Gregg and I have been married 24 yrs with "narry a ripple in the sea of matrimony." We have a daughter, Megan (22) and a son, Gregg (20). I am an Episcopal priest exploring the theological and ecclesiological implications of social networks. Read more from this author
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