Dear Mr. You (CD-Audio)

from hemlokgang

An absolutely delightful read! In this autobiography, the delightfully intelligent and quirky traits which make Ms. Parker so enchanting on screen come shining through. In a series of letters to men in her life the author manages to convey the intensely wonderful and intensely distasteful roles t...

from nancyewhite

I've always appreciated Mary Louise Parker's acting ability. Right now, I'm thinking of her performance in the HBO version of 'Angels in America' with admiration. Obviously, however, her gifts there in no way impact her ability as a writer. In fact, I was almost influenced in the opposite directi...

from dandelionroots

Letters/memories/personality-molding interactions dedicated to various men who've crossed her path. Bet the lady version would be just as engaging and affecting. "It's been a cycle of having your arms tied only to liberate yourself again. This grew you an enormous wingspan to rise above the bitte...

from PrimosParadise

Can I give 4 1/2 stars? Look, my crush on Ms. Parker has been decades long and as far as I know, unrequited (although she could just be a really good stalker, just waiting and waiting for the right moment...). So my review on this book does not come without some ingrained bias...but really I woul...

from eachurch

A remarkable collection of 'letters' to various men in Parker's life. They are thoughtful, and compassionate odes to life. Many of them are beautiful and poetic. All of them contain some insight into what makes life worth living. She is honest about both her failings and her moments of grace.