Adapted from her solo stage show, this memoir chronicles Carrie Fisher’s life as the daughter of Hollywood royalty Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, and her sudden rise to fame as Princess Leia. She details the mechanics of her bipolar disorder, her frequent stints in psychiatric hospitals, and her experiences with electroconvulsive therapy. Fisher maps out her complex family tree—which she famously illustrated on a chalkboard—and recounts her brief, turbulent marriage to Paul Simon. The narrative moves through her struggles with drug addiction and the absurdity of living as a permanent pop-culture icon.
Readers who value blunt honesty and sharp wit will find a manual for survival through self-deprecation. People interested in the intersection of celebrity culture and mental health read this to see a public figure strip away the glamour of fame. The reader walks away with a perspective on how to utilize humor as a defense mechanism against personal tragedy. Fisher demonstrates that claiming ownership of one's own embarrassing or painful history prevents others from using those facts as weapons.
Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
