Reviews tagging 'Death'

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

32 reviews

flowersfordes's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexism

Minor: Eating disorder

libraryduchess's review

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse

jessicafaithh's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

4.5

Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking is a refreshingly fast-paced memoir that delves into the darker corners of her life without ever letting the mood drag. Fisher’s signature wit and dark humor shine through, making this a uniquely engaging read that feels less like a structured autobiography and more like a candid, unfiltered conversation.

The writing style is sharp and conversational, creating a sense of intimacy as though Fisher is sitting across from you, sharing her life’s highs and lows. Her humor, often biting and dark, adds levity to heavy subjects like addiction, mental health struggles, and family dynamics. It’s a tone that some readers will adore—especially those who appreciate raw honesty—but it might not suit everyone.

One of the most eye-opening aspects of the memoir is the insight into how Fisher’s family handled her addiction issues. The balance of love, exasperation, and resilience in these relationships is both touching and revealing. Her relationship with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, is particularly memorable. Through her anecdotes, it’s clear how much Fisher admired and revered her, even as they navigated the complexities of their familial bond.

Beyond the humor and family stories, Wishful Drinking also offers a poignant perspective on mental health. Fisher’s reflections on her experiences with bipolar disorder are deeply personal, shedding light on the realities of living with mental illness in the public eye.

This memoir isn’t a traditional, linear life story. Instead, it’s a patchwork of memories, reflections, and tangents that might feel scattered to some but perfectly encapsulates Fisher’s chaotic brilliance. It’s a book that’s best suited for readers who are ready to embrace her unconventional style and can handle the emotional weight of topics like addiction, mental illness, and loss.

Trigger warnings are a must for potential readers, as Fisher doesn’t shy away from discussing heavy, potentially upsetting themes. But for those who connect with her humor and storytelling, Wishful Drinking offers an unforgettable glimpse into the mind of a cultural icon.

Highly recommended, but with the caveat that this is Carrie Fisher in her rawest, most unfiltered form—and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Grief, and Alcohol

hallstigerts's review against another edition

challenging dark funny informative reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, and Drug use

ninahuynh's review

dark funny relaxing fast-paced

5.0

Carrie Fisher is hilarious! Her wit and comedic writing makes her story easily digestible and engaging. The content itself is a different story. It is nice to hear about her life through her voice, literally, as we can only know so much from the media and internet. I didn't know much about her other than that she played Princess Leia and was the daughter of celebrities. The way she discuss the "hollywood inbreeding" was both funny and informative. One of the be celebrity memoirs I have read/listened to. Highly suggest listening to it, as it is read by Fisher herself.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Pregnancy

weyrdkat's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

Outrageously funny and intimate look at growing and learning about herself and dealing with the things that come with fame, drug use, alcohol, and pointent family drama. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Minor: Infidelity, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

blizzardinsummer's review

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

unrated ⭐️

still can’t believe she’s gone. we really lost her way too soon. 💔

this short memoir/transcript of her one woman show was hilarious. if you’re looking at reviews wondering if you should read this, my answer is yes but pick up the audiobook. hearing carrie read it herself i feel definitely improved my experience and it was a fun time overall.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexism

sophia_e8's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Mental illness

Moderate: Death

sighclopss's review

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, and Mental illness

traciereads's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Minor: Alcoholism