The a-z of the Lucy Family
1 December 2009|
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The Lucy Family Alphabet is the autobiography of the Australian comedian Judith Lucy. Judith has appeared on television, acted in films and been on radio however she is best known as a stand-up comedian. Judith has toured her one-woman comedy shows around Australia and the world. The Lucy Family Alphabet is an honest, warts and all account of Judith’s upbringing. Each chapter heading is a letter of the alphabet with a corresponding appropriate word as the title, from A is for Adoption to Z is for Zorba. The Lucy family were somewhat eccentric & Judith’s childhood was interesting. After a typical Lucy family Christmas Day involving alcohol & arguments, Judith was told by her sister-in-law that she was adopted. This was a complete surprise & a challenge to deal with at the age of 25. Tony & Ann Lucy were so different to other parents that when Judith told one of her friends she was adopted their immediate reaction was to say "Oh my god, you’re adopted…..you must be so relieved." The book explores Judith’s reaction to this news. Judith Lucy’s dry self-deprecating humour is evident in her writing style. The Lucy Family Alphabet is an easy to read autobiography dealing with some difficult family topics in an honest way.. |
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