Roseannearchy

Dispatches from the Nut Farm

By: Roseanne Barr

Narrated by: Roseanne Barr

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's Summary

Roseanne Barr is a force of nature. Whether taking the sitcom world by storm, challenging accepted social norms, or battling the wild pigs inhabiting her nut farm in Hawaii, she is not to be trifled with. In this audibook, Roseanne unleashes her razor-sharp observations on hypocrisy, hubris, and self-perpetuating institutions of questionable value - as well as menopause, pharmaceuticals, and her grandkids. And she's as controversial, original, and funny as ever.

Raised half-Jewish, half-Mormon, and 100-percent misfit, Roseanne made a deal with Satan early on as the price she paid for stardom. But now she's looking to refinance the loan of her soul - this book represents her final exorcism of fame.

Displaying her brilliance and sharp wit, Roseanne discusses the humor of everyday life with musings on more serious topics, such as class warfare, feminism, the cult of celebrity, and Kabbalah. Bold, brash, and insightful, Roseannearchy shows that she can still skewer any subject under the sun and why The New York Times describes her appeal as the power of a whole planet, pulling everything around it inexorably into its orbit.

©2011 Roseanne Barr (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Audio

If "My Lives" left you wanting more......

.....by all means get "Roseannearchy". It tells a more complete story of who she is, why she made her infamous choices, the price she paid, and why she'd do it again in a heartbeat. If you are a fan of Roseanne, hearing her tell her story is icing on the cake. If you aren't a fan of hers, but you crave strong, fearless women, this audiobook will satisfy your appetite.

Irreverent, deliciously funny!!

I have to say I enjoyed this book immensely. I couldn't stop listening to it all the way to the very end. I laughed at myself and enjoyed hearing all the hard times she went through. It made me feel so not alone. I never really new Roseanne, but now that I do I
wish I could spend an afternoon on the "Nut Farm" talking with her and drinking wine
and enjoying the "Mule" watching the pigs!

love it

This is a great book. I love how Roseanne is so wonderful at taking insanely, important and serious issues and discusses them in a way that really makes it entertaining and informative. Read the book she explains her whole life story and how she came to be the person that she is today. She's great, the books great...buy it. If you like Rosanne, you'll like the book.

Beautiful.

Here is what I have to say about this book: I came of age in a middle class, small town Wisconsin family in the 90's and Roseanne was the backdrop I remember so vividly coming through the small silver television off of our kitchen. I recently rewatched a lot of the Roseanne episodes and was so stunned to see what an impact she had on my life as I transitioned into woman hood and left home at the age of 17. Being oblivious to the drama that surrounded her only hearing snippets and vague stories Roseanne was never tarnished to me as a budding lady nor did I give a crap about how she sang the national anthem. She meant a lot to me in those years, and looking on her now I am awed by her strength and her voice. I imagine things were pretty horrible for her in her personal life, as she thoughtfully, beautifully, and sometimes wing-nuttily looks back on the in this book. But I am filled with admiration for her now as I was then. Cutting through the one dimensional media circus that surrounded her, her failed and sad marriages, she reveals her truth, and I am happy to have read it. She truly took one for the team that is womanhood and I am grateful. She above any knows that television doesn't reflect real people, nor does the media reflect the true opinions of people, because they never told the real story, which is this: I loved her, and we all did.

enlightenment

Very refreshing view of life from the smart, intuitive, caring and talented oh and sexy Roseanne Barr

I Love Roseanne! This audio book is awesome!

Would you listen to Roseannearchy again? Why?

yes, I would listen to Roseannearchy again because it is so entertaining, plus Roseanne imparts a lot of life wisdom through out the book. You would get more out of it each time you listen to it.

What did you like best about this story?

I love getting to know Roseaane. She is a complex and beautiful soul. She is a joy to be around as long as you are not her target of frustration.

What about Roseanne Barr’s performance did you like?

I love how the book was narrated by her. Her personality and humor come across easy and no one can tell her story as well as she does.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, I couldn't stop listening to it. I purchased it when I knew I was going to be driving hundreds of miles across country, so I had plenty of time to listen to it. It kept me awake and amused the whole trip.

Any additional comments?

I love Roseaane!

Love Roseanne!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Definitely made me laugh! And also made me think. Roseanne is honest, smart and wonderful. I wish there were more people in this world with her guts. :)

Love!

What made the experience of listening to Roseannearchy the most enjoyable?

I grew up watching Roseanne, and I think she is a wonderful, strong woman who did the best she could with what she had. I love her, and I loved every minute of this book.

Thank you, Roseanne, for being wonderful, funny, and an inspiration!

What does Roseanne Barr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

To hear it all in her own voice was just perfect!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

If you like Roseanne, then this is for you.

If you don't like Roseanne, then why would you buy this book in the first place?

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Pearls of wisdom from a modern day philospher

When Roseanne is letting all the people who've walked through her life have it with both barrels: parents, husbands, kids, network executives, she does it with equal measures of raw honesty and hilarious philosphy. For those of us who were brought up on Roseanne, and the Connor family, this book is a reminder of the comic and caustic genius that is Roseanne Barr. To have the story read to you by the author herself just adds to an unforgetable journey!