by Marlo Thomas
First published 2010
Growing Up Laughing whisks readers back to Marlo Thomas' childhood in 1950s New York. As the daughter of legendary comedian Danny Thomas, Marlo's home was a revolving door of famous funnymakers. With a comic legend for a father, Marlo navigates the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight, from the thrill of her father's stardom to the burden of his expectations. Marlo's journey from precocious child to rising comedy star in her own right is a rollicking, poignant tale of finding your voice and your own kind of laughter.
Genres: biography, family, autobiography, memoir, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, poignant
Tropes: found-family, rising-star
Setting: United States
Period: 21st Century
382 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion