Brigitte Bardot Books

Mike Lee's latest collection of essays can only be read with a smile on your face as his observations of life hit home all too clearly. He finds meaning through the humor in his life that applies to those of us far from the Cape or Key West, his home turf. Fun and funny, this book would be a great gift, especially for the men in you life, but be sure to read it yourself first because we can all use of good laugh.

Marine Corps veteran and experienced journalist Michael Lee presents In an Elevator with Brigitte Bardot and Other Appreciations, a selection of essays interspersed with humor, memories, searing personal insights into daily life in Cape Cod. "Great poetry can be change-your-life stuff. Or sometimes it's just change your pants stuff. But then the next Bill Collins gets up there, living out loud and dragging poetry, kicking and screaming, onto the actuality of the blank page. Then you can't help but get excited about poetry." Each essay is only a few pages long, yet each strikes the heart of its topic with a deft flick of the wrist. A treasury to savor a bit at a time, or all at once.

Michael Lee's book of essays is so hilarious I couldn't write a review funny enough to do it justice. Don't read it anywhere you can't loudly guffaw, snort, or wipe tears from your eyes. Lee's voice is original, his wit wicked, and his descriptive powers as large as his self described waistline. Whether he's writing about travel adventures to France or Key West, tourists invading his beloved Cape Cod, his exercise attempts, or his romantic adventures (realized or otherwise), you will connect with his writing and experiences. Underlying the humor, Lee sneaks in some wise observations about life. Reading his collection felt like an evening hanging out with an entertaining new best friend and having a few beers while being totally seduced by the conversation. Pick up this book now and start chuckling!

With "In An Elevator With Bridgette Bardot," his hilarious new collection of essays, Mike Lee complements the sterling collection of short stories that delighted us in "Paradise Dance."

With Mr. Lee, we're treated to a close-up look at a guy who's not afraid of anything - outside of a few univited summer guests, revenge-seeking
ex-wives, or the occassional rigors of hiking the back woods of Wellfleet.

Michael tackles the etiquette of receiving a massage from a "large hairy man." But,instead of suffering in silence, he poses the question on every
red-blooded straight man's lips: "Do you mind if I leave my underpants on?" Lee reports the masseuse, "Looked at me as though he never intended to invade France."

"The Boys of Fall" celebrates the Sunday afternoon football game. Guys like Stinky and Psycho Al, circle a groaning coffee table, hemmed in by great bowls of buffalo wings, potato skins, and beer, to cheer for the Pats or whoever is beating the Jets. Here is male bonding at its finest - burping,farting and bumping chests while consuming vast quantities. What guy can't relate? What gal hasn't run for the hills at the sight of the first falling leaf?

For any poor soul who's embarked upon yet another excercise routine, Lee
offers, "With a Thong in My Heart" which grabs you by the love handles and
dips you over backward until you shriek for mercy.

I double-dare you to run out and buy several copies before they're all gone.(Rumor has it Miss Bardot ordered 3!) The only way you're going to have more fun is if you find yourself trapped in an elevator with Michael himself. And what are the odds of that happening?

Mike Lee's latest book is a collection of newpaper columns he has written and they are as funny as hell. They made me laugh out loud. Underlying Mr. Lee's humor is a keen preception of his own and others' foibles but told in a non-judgmental way. He laughs with people and not at them. Other columns show Mr. Lee's love of traditions, nature and particularly Cape Cod. Bring on more, Mr. Lee.

thank you for sharing your honest thoughts with the world, brigitte! it is insane that france has decided to fine you yet again for your comments of truth about the infidel muslims. you have been a beacon all your life: your beauty on screen, your stance and actions protecting animals, and now as a defender and champion of the west in it's greatest time of need and danger (from the islamic terrorist wackos).

Bardot's book has caused quite a major controversy since it was published...many people were allegedly offended by the former sex symbol's honest and truthful evaluation of our society today. Yet she did speak her mind and why should she be condemned for this? So many of us, perhaps inundated and drowned by the current wave of being politically correct just refuse to open our minds to the issues that she brought up...the exploitation of the social welfare system, the gagging of freedom of speech by bringing incitement to hatred as an excuse and the convenience of pretending that our modern society is OK through a shroud of self-denial.Furthermore, many quotes were taken out of the book in little snippets thus taking things out of context. Yes, Bardot did say a few not too complimentary things about some aspects of homosexuality but if you read that chapter in its entirety you cannot call her a homophobe. What she was doing was simply expressing her own opinion about a small proportion of the gay community....not condemning homosexuals as a whole. The same goes for calling her a racist, did she denounce any particular group just for being of a certain race/creed and by that virtue alone? NO she did not. Her evaluation simply invited us to think and mull over how society has evolved and caved in under the auspices of this world gone mad with its desire to maintain political correctness. Brigitte Bardot has been a formidable woman whose devotion to animal rights has shown us her sincere combat for the protection of other species on the planet. Whether you are a fan or not she has done a lot for the good of animals and this selfless devotion and sacrifice as well as her honesty in this book deserves a standing ovation. Bardot...you are an asset and may you keep up your good work. BRAVO!!!

Ce bouquin nous offrir la verite.....la verite que peut-etre beaucoup entre nous ne voulait pas admettre. Oui, c'est vrai que Bardot exprime sa point de vue parfois polemique...mais elle a dit la verite comme elle vois, pour moi c'est pas un crime. Notre societe est trop obsede avec les mots "politiquement correcte" ne peut pas exprimer l'etat d'une epoque nous habitons maintenant...bravo Brigitte pour votre courage et sincerite.

Enfin, quelqu'un qui ose dire tout haut ce que beaucoup pense tout bas. Bravo Madame Bardot pour votre courage!

Veuillez excuser ma tentative faible a l'inscription en francais.

Je souhaite que ceci soit libere en anglais. La semaine derniere juste, Bardot est allee sur l'épreuve pour "la haine raciale d'incitation contre des musulmans". Elle fait face au jailtime et a $24000 dans les fines si condamnee!

En ce livre, Bardot parle son esprit au sujet de combien la France a change au cours des annees. Ceci inclut l'immigration et quelques autres issues-- le plus notamment comment les gens se plient plus de vers l'arriere pour adapter a l'exactitude politique-- meme lorsque cette crainte d''offense 'sera la ruine de tous.

Bardot a ecrit une lettre a Sarkozy dans 2006 qui ont decrit son revirement de la pratique musulmane d'abattre des moutons pendant le festival musulman d'Al-Adha d'Eid. Brigitte Bardot a ete un long activiste d'animal-droits de temps. Pour cette raison elle a ete maintenant trouvee coupable d'inciter la haine raciale, puisque les musulmans radicaux font tout dans leur puissance de supprimer tout le commentaire negatif de l'Islam. Qu'est arrive au discours libre en France (et, tant d'autres pays que sont les revetements les memes dangers)?

Ce cas entier semble comme si c'est une plaisanterie, jusqu'a ce que vous realisez le gouvernement francais prend ceci extremement serieusement.

Bardot Libre!

I agree with the above reviewer. This book is excellent! This book goes deep. It explains a lot on BB's life. It's not an ordinary biography. The author seems to have gathered all the best info he could find on Bardot. In it are a lot of her witty lines in interviews. There are tons & tons of great pics of beautiful Brigitte. Once I began to read I could not put it down. The things BB says are so smart & witty. She reminds you of Marilyn Monroe. And he covers all her movies in the back thoroughly, with old reviews, the plot of the movie, & the behind-the scenes of the movie (also includes BB's thoughts of the movie). Beware though that sometimes you can't understand what the author says bcz he begins to write in French or begins to get too psychological. Those parts you can just skip over though. If you are a BB fan you cannot pass on this!

I have read several books on Brigitte Bardot and

this is one of the best. It does explain so much

her status as a major cultural figure and puts her

career in proper perspective. My only complaint

is that there was not more about her early dancing
days.

This is an excellent book. Pics are great. Magazine covers, film photos, the works.

Bardot lives unlike her American counterpart. And her life since the 1970's has been a committment to animal rights. A biopic on the tragedy and triumphs of an international living screen legend. Bardot was the blonde goddess on the beach in Cannes decades before Pamela Anderson hit the small screen on Baywatch. The latter seems to be following the lead of the former and one wonders: what happened to beauty's promise in youth? Bardot herself has commented that she gave her youth to men and in her twilight years gives her passion to the cause of animal rights. A turmoil of a life filled with the heights of stardom intermingled with psychological demons and power lost when youthful beauty faded. Bardot is now in retirement and a recluse in France but her legend remains. Was beauty not supposed to bring lasting happinness?

I bought this used, and the quality of the book printed thirty years ago was perfect. There were a few nicks on the cover, but the pages with all the content was perfect. Unfortunately I can't see this book coming back into print anytime soon, so odds are one has no choice then to buy it used. It provieds an ample amount of pictures of Norma Shearer, her films, and a lengthy biography, along with the standard cast, crew, and critics notices (on the films).

This is the first volume of Bardot's autobiograghy. She retired from film to become an animal activist at age 40. Her foundation has become very successful in changing laws to help animals throughout France and all the world. The website is fondationbrigittebardot.fr.
I enjoyed this book and the second volume very much. They are both in French!

On connait bien la legende de sex symbole des annees 50s qui est Brigitte Bardot, mais apres avoir lu ce livre je connais maintenant la vraie personne, la femme formidable derriere la legende vivante. Brigitte raconte de son combat et de sa passion, surtout pour la protection des animaux.Ce bouquin commence par l'annee 1973, a peine avoir quitte du cinema, elle lance un combat sans fin, de tout son coeur et son ame pour l'amelioration chez les animaux. L'histoires est tres bien ecrit que lorsque je lis ce ouvrage, je me sens comme je partage de sa vie, ses emotions, ses desespoirs et son chagrin.C'est vraiment un chef d'oeuvre que elle a ecrit, apres avoir fini je me sens un peu triste.....c'est parce que je voudrais lire plus.....

I believe that this is the same book by the author titled "Bardot An Intimate Portrait". It creates confusion when the same book comes out with 2 titles (I believe that it was issued as one title in Europe and another in the U.S.).

I purchased the book based on the 5 star rating and review and was disappointed. This is a picture book of Bardot from the ages of 30 to 40. There are approx. 55 pictures with a simple introduction.