What would Mary Ann do?

a guide to life

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Dawn Wells: What would Mary Ann do? (2014)

246 pages

English language

Published Dec. 30, 2014

ISBN:
978-1-63076-028-1
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OCLC Number:
893327995

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3 stars (1 review)

As the sweet, polite, and thoughtful Mary Ann Summers from Kansas in the hit series Gilligan's Island, Dawn Wells created an unforgettable and beloved character that still connects with people fifty years from the show's debut in 1964. As the "good girl" among the group of castaways on a tiny island, she was often positioned against the glamorous and exotic Ginger Grant, played by Tina Louise, prompting many to ask: Are you a Ginger or a Mary Ann?

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3 stars

This is a collection of life advice from Dawn Wells, who is mostly indistinguishable from Mary Ann in this case. Can be a little preachy at times, but politeness and respect is advice many could use today. Rest in Peace Dawn Wells, taken from us too soon.

Chapters are roughly clustered around situational advice. This isn't a memoir or biography, but there are a LOT of anecdotes shared as examples. The book contains a large section of photos from Dawn's files, and only a few from Gilligan's Island specifically.

I met her at a book signing a few years back, and followed her on facebook where she actively posted new content. She really exemplified her statement of never retiring, always learning.

Subjects

  • Television actors and actresses
  • Conduct of life
  • Women