**Winner of the Goodreads Readers’ Choice Memoir Award 2024**

'Remarkably candid' Guardian | 'A remarkable person with remarkable stories to tell' Lauren Graham | 'Bold, unapologetic and inspiring' Sutton Foster

Discover Kelly Bishop’s captivating story of six decades in show business: a must-have for fans of Gilmore Girls in search of a journey beyond Stars Hollow.

Kelly Bishop’s storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line to her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey’s mother in Dirty Dancing. It is probably her role as matriarch Emily in the modern classic Gilmore Girls that cemented her legacy.

Now, Bishop reflects on her remarkable life and looks towards the future, sharing some of her greatest stories and the life lessons she’s learned. From her early transition from dance to drama, to marrying young to a compulsive gambler, to the losses and achievements she experienced – among them marching for women’s rights and losing her second husband to cancer – Bishop offers a rich, genuine celebration of her life.

Full of witty insights and featuring a special collection of personal and professional photographs, The Third Gilmore Girl is a warm, unapologetic, and powerful memoir from a woman who has left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades.

‘Kelly’s story of her life and career is an incredibly engaging read, full of warmth, and honesty’ *5 star reader review

‘This is so much more than an ode to Gilmore Girls. Kelly Bishop has had an incredible life and career… [she] is extremely honest about her personal life and it was such a touching read’ *5 star reader review

‘If you’re a fan of Gilmore Girls and especially Kelly Bishop, you’re in for a treat’ *5 star reader review