Wishful Drinking (on Compact Disc)

Wishful Drinking
by Carrie Fisher [Compact Disc Biography Fisher]

Originally, I picked up this book on CD hoping to hear about Star Wars anecdotes, but was pleasantly surprised to hear about so much more. The book, as read by the author, includes stories about becoming a Hollywood icon at only nineteen, her struggle with drugs and alcohol, her bipolar diagnosis, memories of her mother Debbie Reynolds and growing up in a famous family, and her past marital problems. I listened to this book all the way through because she doesn't just tell us about her life but she does it in a way that keeps you laughing and intrigued throughout the entire story. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try "Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding my True Voice", or any of the fiction novels written by Carrie Fisher.] -- recommended by Carrie K. - Bennett Martin Public Library and South Branch Library

[Also available in print format.]

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