Ground-Breaking Self-Help Book, The Member and Me Now Available and Film Version With Patti LaBelle in Development

Ground-Breaking Self-Help Book, The Member and Me Now Available and Film Version With Patti LaBelle in Development

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Phallic Press announced today the publication of the ground-breaking self-help book The Member and Me ... Seven Requirements For a Journey Like No Other by Joan and David, the latest self-appointed, self-help gurus. The book could best be described as The Secret meets Dr. Wayne Dyer meets Borat. Celebrities and laymen alike have joined in the Member movement. "The Member and Me gave me a new attitude!" said singing superstar, actress and author Patti LaBelle, who is a Celebrity Member on the book's website.

The book has seven chapters, one covering each of the Seven Requirements, and consists of a total of seven pages. However, beyond those seven pages are quotes, recommended reading, viewing and Patti LaBelle listening, plus, journaling room, which clocks the entire book in at 169 pages. Another Celebrity Member, Joanna Shimkus Poitier said, "I highly recommend this book!"

According to the authors, Joan and David, the book "is about nothing and yet, is about everything." Joan and David are not experts on self-help. Joan and David are not experts on new age spirituality. Joan and David are not experts on anything. Joan and David are actors. Joan received her B.A. in theatre from California State University, Fullerton and David studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

George Cheeks (MTV) and Bill Gordean (Villa Melrose) are executive producing the feature film version of the book based on the lives of the authors, which is currently in development. Boomerang Productions' Tim Warren (2006/2007 Co-Executive Producer Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, 2006 DGA Award nominee for Pros Vs. Joes, http://www.boomerangproductions.tv/), repped by Sean Perry at Endeavor, will direct. Patti LaBelle (Cover, Idlewild, http://www.pattilabelle.com/) will play herself and sing in the film. Two-time Academy Award winning composer, producer and Celebrity Member, Al Kasha said: "If you love satire the way I love satire, you are going to adore The Member!"

A perfect gift for anyone over 18 or a companion to any self-help book you have, The Member and Me is available to buy for $12.95 at http://www.thememberandme.com/, http://www.amazon.com/ or is available for review by calling 310.210.9312.

The Member and Me by Joan and David, original edition 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, paperback, 169 pages. ISBN 0-9794769-6-8. $12.95.

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CONTACT: Kelli Bennett of Member Productions-Phallic Press,
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Web site:

http://www.thememberandme.com/
http://www.pattilabelle.com/
http://www.boomerangproductions.tv/

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