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I Carried a Watermelon
- Dirty Dancing and Me
- Narrated by: Katy Brand
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Dirty Dancing and me.
I Carried a Watermelon is a love story to Dirty Dancing. A warm, witty and accessible look at how Katy Brand’s life-long obsession with the film has influenced her own attitudes to sex, love, romance, rights and responsibilities.
It explores the legacy of the film, from pushing women’s stories to the forefront of commercial cinema, to its ‘Gold Standard’ depiction of abortion according to leading pro-choice campaigners, and its fresh and powerful take on the classic ‘coming of age’ story told from a naïve but idealistic 17-year-old girl’s point of view.
Part memoir based on a personal obsession, part homage to a monster hit and a work of genius, Katy explores her own memories and experiences, and talks to other fans of the film, to examine its legacy as a piece of filmmaking with a social agenda that many miss on first viewing. One of the most celebrated and viewed films ever made is about to have the time of its life.
Critic Reviews
"It takes a true obsessive to open the mind especially to something one has always taken for granted. I knew I loved Dirty Dancing but I didn’t know why. Now, thanks to Katy Brand’s hilarious, touching, bonkersly true book, I do. One of the best reads of the year." (Emma Thompson)
"This is a book to massively enjoy (as I did) and then immediately hand on to your daughter (as I did)! I’m off to watch Dirty Dancing again immediately, and so will you when you read this gem." (Dawn French)
"A joyful book, and such a thoughtful one, too." (Nigella Lawson)
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- Shay Jansen
- 31-12-2022
Warning Random snorts of laughter ahead.
Being the Dirty Dancing Fan I am, this book will delight you!
A look at how this movie had a lot to say in a short amount of time.
Katy’s telling of her book is great and had me snort laughing at the gym! Nearly come off the treadmill., I found myself totally engrossed in this audiobook even driving 20 mins to get milk instead of 3 mins to the local shop.. a must listen for any fan of Dirty Dancing.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-03-2023
Pure joy
Thank you Katy Brand for writing this! I've since rewatched the film giggling at all Katy Brand's comments throughout.
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