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usuallyaudio's review against another edition
2.75
While I love listening to autobiographies read by the author, she did read this as though it was one of her travelling performances. ie lots of yelling at the end of a sentence for emphasis.
RIP Carrie <3
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Grief, and Body shaming
morrigan_le_fae's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not a fan of memoirs generally because I think often the person writing them doesn't actually have anything to say, but Carrie fit a lot in a very small number of pages.
Moderate: Addiction
emparr02's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Mental illness, and Alcohol
fartboy69's review against another edition
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Addiction
katieb94's review against another edition
5.0
The subject matter is quite deep, with Carrie going into detail about her struggles with drugs, alcohol and her mental health- but she adds a comedic spin to it which makes this book hilarious in places.
It’s not just about Star Wars, although she does talk about it fondly, and also not so fondly, being a young 19 year old woman in the first film there were going to be some points when she felt uncomfortable. Like George Lucas telling her she couldn’t wear a bra as there’s no underwear in space!
Despite the fact it flip flops back and forth between elements of her life she feels are important to share, it’s a really easy read. It’s not difficult to read because of the length, the way it’s written, and Carrie’s infectious humour.
I really enjoyed this book and I would definitely recommend it if you want to find out more about everyone’s beloved space princess that wasn’t shown in her films.
5/5 stars!
Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Drug use
amris's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Medical content, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Addiction, and Mental illness
beccaarwen's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Addiction and Mental illness
art_books_chemistry's review against another edition
4.5
Although Carrie's ultimate outcome was not ideal after her personal battles, I still found her attitude in this memoir inspiring even though I don't struggle with the same problems. She definitely puts a lighthearted spin on her issues that I think could be helpful for others in similar positions.
If you're at all a Carrie Fisher fan, I definitely recommend this book.
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Cursing
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Sexual content and Gun violence
cadybooks's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Cursing, Mental illness, Addiction, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Grief
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Sexual content
soulwinds's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Grief, and Death
Minor: Ableism, Sexism, and Body shaming