Gypsy

A Memoir

By: Gypsy Rose Lee, Erik Preminger

Narrated by: MEOW MEOW

The dazzling, no-holds-barred memoir that inspired a Broadway legend—Gypsy is a true American original, told by the woman who lived it with wit, grit, and a rhinestoned wink.

Before there was Mama Rose or Let Me Entertain You, there was Gypsy Rose Lee—a whip-smart, fearless, and gloriously complicated woman whose life on the road with her unstoppable stage mother and spotlight-stealing little sister became the stuff of showbiz legend.

Now back in the spotlight thanks to the acclaimed Broadway revival starring Audra McDonald, Gypsy is Lee’s funny, subversive, and poignant memoir of growing up in the ragtag world of 1920s vaudeville and emerging, against the odds, as a singular star of 1930s burlesque.

Told in her unmistakable voice—wry, stylish, and heartbreakingly observant—Gypsy reveals a vanished world of stage mothers, train-jumping troupes, and smoke-filled nightclubs, where gin was homemade and ambition was everything. Alongside rare photos and memorabilia from her own scrapbooks and an afterword by her son Erik Lee Preminger, this unforgettable memoir captures the real woman behind the myth: sharp, resilient, and always in command of her story.

Critic reviews

"... will delight anyone who has a love for the annals of the American stage."- Newsweek"This is show business, this America... this is Gypsy Rose Lee!"- Tennessee Williams"I found it irresistable. It's quite a performance. I bet some of it is even true, and if it wasn't, it is now."- John Steinbeck

A MUST for any burlesque aficionado

Wonderful to have this famous book read by a voice that sounds almost identical to Gypsy’s. Fabulous.

Local makes a Famous decision

it paid off. hardships and chaos in the family dynamics. having her own ideas and being able to think fir herself...Gypsy made the right moves and then it paid off in the end.
I recall this being an endearing memoir.

WoW! 🤯

What an amazing life. Performed amazingly. Loved Eric’s addition at the end. Definitely will listen to this over and over again. BRAVO!!!

Fantastic book, amazing true story!

I learned so much and enjoyed this thoroughly. a great read for anyone interested in American history, especially the Vaudeville era. Gypsy was a powerhouse and sooooo funny. I laughed out loud several times. Enjoy!

Fact or fiction? Who cares

Even if it’s mostly made up or a “fable” it’s a great story. I enjoyed it.