He knows his Bubbie would be proud of him and hopes others will be inspired to document their families' stories too. "It became like a snowball, then Gavin MacLeod from "The Love Boat" joined on, and Judy Tenuta the comic from the 1980s, Lainie Kazan from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding", Rene Taylor from "The Nanny," recalled Lazega. In promoting the book, he's spoken at synagogues and senior centers all over the country, He also created a lively Facebook page and an audiobook voiced by a host of award-winning actors, starting with Linda Lavin as Bubbie. The audiobook version of the 2018 IRDA Winner (for Biography) MANAGING BUBBIE features Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, The Love Boats Gavin Macleod, Tony and Emmy nominated Lainie Kazan and many more. "I've gotten emails from Russians, from Cubans, from people who said 'that's my grandmother'," Lazega shared, adding that "there are not too many stories where a grandmother or a grandparent is the hero, so that resonated." Managing Bubbie QAR 125 Product Details Product Description Customer Questions & Answers Customer Ratings Review this product Generic reviews by. In a country made of immigrants, many readers relate and have reached out to Lazega. She was kicked out of five assisted living facilities in like six months because she was impossible," said Lazega.īut it's not impossible to see why her story is significant. "If you told her to go left, she'd go right.
The life of this matriarch with unlimited chutzpah provided plenty of material. 5.0 out of 5 stars Must read Reviewed in the United States on August 26.
Having lost three elderly parents in two years I so appreciate the indominable spirit of Bubble. The vibrant book is a labor of love, it is both poignant and funny. Managing Bubbie is a wonderful book full of spirit, tragedy, and history.
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