“Come for theGilmore Girlsanecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of Hollywood” (The A.V. Club) in this candid and captivating memoir from award-winning and beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business fromA Chorus Line,Dirty Dancing,Gilmore Girls, and much more.

Kelly Bishop’s long, storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast ofA Chorus Lineto her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey’s mother inDirty Dancing. But it is probably her iconic role as matriarch Emily in the modern classicGilmore Girlsthat cemented her legacy.

Now, Bishop reflects on her remarkable life and looks towards the future withThe Third Gilmore Girl. She shares some of her greatest stories and the life lessons she’s learned on her journey. 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 spirited memoir from a woman who has left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades and has no plans on slowing down.