A life in revue and in an evening with groucho, which tours internationally. View frank ferrantes profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. May i be frank documents the transformation of frank s life when he stumbles into a local raw and vegan restaurant, becomes friends with the staff, and strikes an. May i be frank is a beautiful, beautiful movie go see it. A lover of life, great food, beautiful women and a good laugh, frank is also a drug addict, morbidly obese, pre. Directed by gregg marks, ryland engelhart, conor gaffney. Now a book of the same name as the documentary, may i be frank, has been released. Feb 21, 2012 received my double dvd yesterday in the mail. May i be frank chronicles ferrantes experience of being the subject of a physical, mental, and spiritual makeover and also describes what happened next, posttransformation.
At 54 years old, ferrante was the least likely candidate for a. May i be frank documents ferrantes transformation when he stumbles into the aptlynamed vegan cafe gratitude, and over 42 days begins a lifechanging journey during which he is coached physically, emotionally and spiritually by three twentysomething staff members on a path of enlightenment. Frank ferrante is a 54 year old sicilian from brooklyn living in san francisco. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jul 14, 2016 hes estranged from his daughter, single, and struggling with depression. So says frank ferrante of his amazing journey from obesity and drug addiction to. May i be frank by frank ferrante overdrive rakuten.
For those who have seen the documentary film of the same name, the first half of the book reads as a summary of the events that took place in the film, but the second half is an all new view into franks journey and tells the tale of what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. The obituary was featured in the philadelphia inquirer on july 14, 2014. Hes estranged from his daughter, single, and struggling with depression. May i be frank chronicles ferrante s experience of being the subject of a physical, mental, and spiritual makeover and also describes what happened next, posttransformation. Hes on multiple medications including antidepressants, undergoing chemo and drinks 10 espressos a day to stay awake. Ferrantes books, originally published in italian, have been translated into many languages. How frank ferrante, star of may i be frank, transformed his. Franks wit and his genuine, heartfelt wisdom make this book an inspiring journey.
How frank ferrante, star of may i be frank, transformed his life. Elena ferrante published her first novel, entitled lamore molesto in 1992. At 30, i began taking sleeping pills, but slept only four hours a night today, i dont get much sleep at night, but i get enough in the early afternoon published. Ferrante has published over 47 journal articles, more than 43 book chapters, and edited 2 books. It was translated into english as troubling love in 2006. Late in life, ferrante earned a ma in humanities to sate a lifelong fascination in the subject, with particular interest in the migration of cultures, peoples, and souls. Ryland, his brother cary, and his best friend conor, feel inspired to help frank change his. He unknowingly stumbles into a local restaurant in san francisco, cafe gratitude, a raw, organic and vegan cafe. As he becomes friends with the staff, he keeps returning to the cafe where he feels welcomed and free from his collapsing personal life. Frank ferrante passed away in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
With mathew engelhart, ryland engelhart, frank ferrante, conor gaffney. Elena ferrante may be the best contemporary novelist youve never heard of. It was a lot of fun when you were on the show a few years ago, talking about the documentary. How i changed my ways, lost 100 pounds, and found love again ferrante, frank, williamson, marianne on. Nonetheless, having certain understanding will certainly make you feel more certain. Patient stories it has taken a village of incredibly competent doctors and medical personnel to care for our needs. January 6, 2015 is painfully honest and brimming with humor. Frank knows that life can be better than this, and is looking for a way out. Oct 15, 2019 thats how people have described my story. So says frank ferrante of his amazing journey from obesity and drug addiction to vibrant health and happiness. Growing up on the tough streets of naples in the 1950s, friends elena and lila learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else.
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Her four book series of neapolitan novels are her bestknown works time magazine called ferrante one of the 100 most influential people in 2016. How frank ferrante, star of may i be frank, transformed his life 03022012 08. Readers whove seen the italian film the best of youth may be reminded of it. Frank vincent ferrante born april 26, 1963 is an american stage actor, comedian and director known for his stage portrayals of the legendary american comedian groucho marx in the arthur marxrobert fisher play groucho. Great film about transformation and the resistance we go through to find healing.
Elena ferrante is writing again, publisher says books. May i be frank documents ferrante s transformation when he stumbles into the aptlynamed vegan cafe gratitude, and over 42 days begins a lifechanging journey during which he is coached physically, emotionally and spiritually by three twentysomething staff members on a path of enlightenment. Frank ferrante inspirational speaker may i be frank. Frank ferrante is the subject of the hit documentary, may i be frank. They are likewise the embodiments of a nation undergoing momentous change. Honest and inspirational frank is an amazing inspiration. With a foreword marianne williamson, author of a return to love, franks memoir is sure to resonate with anyone seeking to make a lasting change in his or her life. Today lisa has a discussion on the movie may i be frank that documents the transformation of frank ferrantes life. Elena ferrante is the author of the days of abandonment europa, 2005, which was made into a film directed by roberto faenza, troubling love europa, 2006, adapted by mario martone, and the lost daughter europa, 2008, soon to be a film directed by maggie gyllenhaal. I might throw some woody allen in there and a dash of hunter s. Her first novel to be published in english was the days of abandonment in 20056.
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A life in revue 2001 and 1,000 times more brutal 2012. How frank ferrante, star of may i be frank, transformed. Frank ferrante was a 54yearold italianamerican from workingclass brooklyn struggling with multiple health issues when he stumbled into a. The obituary was featured in staten island advance. Frank ferrante passed away on may 6, 2014 in staten island, new york. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How to bounce back when the world knocks you down with frank. Mullumbimby a heartopening experience echonetdaily. As they grow, and as their paths repeatedly diverge and converge, elena and lila remain best friends whose respective destinies are reflected and refracted in the other. Published january 6th 2015 by north atlantic books. How i changed my ways, lost 100 pounds, and found love again, by frank ferrante will have their specific driving lesson.
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