Auntie Mame

An Irreverent Escapade

By: Patrick Dennis

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Wildly successful when it was first published in 1955, Patrick Dennis' Auntie Mame sold over two million copies and stayed put on the New York Times bestseller list for 112 weeks. It was made into a play, a Broadway as well as a Hollywood musical, and a fabulous movie starring Rosalind Russell. Since then, Mame has taken her rightful place in the pantheon of Great and Important People as the world's most beloved, madcap, devastatingly sophisticated, and glamorous aunt. She is impossible to resist, and this hilarious story of an orphaned ten-year-old boy sent to live with his aunt is as delicious a listen in the twenty-first century as it was in the 1950s.

©1955 Patrick Dennis, renewed in 1983 by the Tanner family. (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Introduction © 2001 by Paul Rudnick. Afterword © 2001 by Michael Tanner. Auntie Mame was originally published by the Vanguard Press in 1955.

Still one of my favorites!

I've always loved this book; it was tradition in our family to read it and "The Joyous Season" aloud at Christmas. Not only was it great to hear the story again, Christopher Lane's narration brought an extra element of character and narration that made the whole thing better.

Christopher Lane is a new favorite

I'd love to find a 1st edition hard copy of this title. Viva Mr. Lane!

I loved it!

This was a very delightful audiobook, although my favorite chapter will always be chapter four, when Mame and Patrick go south.

Auntie Mame

Auntie Mame IS, so very entertaining,. She pushes the envelope and stays true to herself

Hysterical funny

This is a great feel good book. It’s a delightful tale about about a young man who has to stay with his eccentric aunt when his father passes away.

I would love to read more books by this author

Loving tribute to an auntie

Having seen the movie I was more than ready to hear the full account of Patrick's account of his take on Aunt Mame. Was not disappointed!!!

Fun, heartfelt, and smart storytelling

While I initially questioned if I would be able to finish the story due to its references to minority groups, incorporation of some sterotypes, and the obvious differences in the treatment of individuals as a result of socioeconomic standing, I'm glad that I kept going. Yes, some of the scenes were hard to take, but the main characters were staged in a time of societal change, plus the main characters really proved themselves in but not of and didn't show as merely unaffected bystanders to common prejudices often boldly voiced at the time. This story is a well written adventure in relationships. I enjoyed it.

A CLASSIC!

The story of Auntie Mame has long been a classic for good reason. Of course it will make you laugh…out loud! Likewise will it make you cry, too. It does me, every time I read it.
She believed life was a banquet. And it was about living to the fullest and not putting up with pretentious snobbery. You’re going to have so much fun with Auntie Mame! Dive right in!

Just Marvelous!

Christopher Lane gives a captivating narration of this timeless novel drawing forth laughter and sometimes tears. I truly didn't want the story to end.

Still holds up!

Grew up with the film and thought I'd give this a try. I was not disappointed. I'll definitely listen to the sequel.