Roseannearchy - Paperback

by Roseanne Barr (Author)

In this bold and unapologetic celebrity memoir, comedian and sitcom icon Roseanne Barr delivers sharp political satire, behind-the-scenes television stories, and fearless cultural commentary on fame, feminism, class, and controversy.Roseanne Barr is a force of nature. From revolutionizing the television sitcom with her groundbreaking portrayal of working-class America to challenging social norms on and off screen, she has never played by Hollywood's rules. Now, in this brash and wildly funny collection of essays, Roseanne unleashes her razor-sharp observations on hypocrisy, hubris, celebrity culture, menopause, pharmaceuticals, politics, religion, and family life. Raised half-Jewish, half-Mormon--and entirely a misfit--Roseanne reflects on her unlikely rise to fame, the price of stardom, and the cult of celebrity that both built and battered her career. With her signature irreverence, she tackles class warfare, feminism, Kabbalah, media outrage, and the absurdities of modern America. And she's as controversial, original, and funny as ever. Part memoir, part comedy manifesto, and part cultural critique, Roseannearchy is a provocative, no-holds-barred look at television fame, political controversy, and the life of one of America's most outspoken comedians.

Author Biography

Emmy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Roseanne Barr started her career in stand-up comedy before landing her own long-running hit TV series, Roseanne. She has returned to stand-up comedy over the last few years and blogs regularly at RoseanneWorld.com. She is a frequent guest on Real Time with Bill Maher and lives in Los Angeles and on her nut farm in Hawaii.