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I enjoyed the audiobook version of Wishful Drinking, read by Carrie Fisher herself, on a long car ride today. While it's not particularly groundbreaking or revolutionary, it was definitely entertaining. There were parts where I found myself laughing out loud at Carrie's stories.
I think what's most memorable about this is the descriptions (though not exceedingly detailed) of Carrie's substance abuse problems and bipolar disorder. It's super interesting to learn more about, and goes to show what a ...more
I think what's most memorable about this is the descriptions (though not exceedingly detailed) of Carrie's substance abuse problems and bipolar disorder. It's super interesting to learn more about, and goes to show what a ...more
Hilarious and heartbreaking
Written when she was fifty two, this book contains Carrie Fisher's witty and sometimes scathing observations on the major events of her life: growing up with celebrity parents, Star Wars, her relationship with Paul Simon, and her struggles with drug use and bipolar illness. Her tone is conversational and engaging. I feel she had so much more to say, and she left us way too soon. ...more
Written when she was fifty two, this book contains Carrie Fisher's witty and sometimes scathing observations on the major events of her life: growing up with celebrity parents, Star Wars, her relationship with Paul Simon, and her struggles with drug use and bipolar illness. Her tone is conversational and engaging. I feel she had so much more to say, and she left us way too soon. ...more
Dec 27, 2016
Erin
marked it as to-read
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Cassie Fleck
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