Scan barcode
mllejoyeuxnoel's review against another edition
5.0
Yesterday, my best friend told me to stop apologizing for all the things I didn't do while in the deepest, darkest days of my recent bout with major depression because - in her words - I "just could not even." This obviously struck me as the single greatest descriptor of depression I had ever heard and promptly caused us both to dissolve into hysterics.
Carrie's book was like that moment stretched out over 160 pages of honesty, wit, compassion, and - weirdly - faith. Faith in what? No fucking name for it, but that's the word I've picked because it's the only one that works. This woman is among the most incredible and inspiring AND FUNNY in this strange world (and I get to say that because I once asked her a question on a panel and then spent three full seconds taking a photo with her at a comicon SO YOU KNOW I HAVE THE REAL INSIDE SCOOP ON THIS LEGEND), and I look forward to devouring the remainder of her books.
Also: Five extra stars for her makeout scene with Belushi in Blues Brothers. (I'm a Chicagoan; this post-script is mandated by city ordinance.)
Carrie's book was like that moment stretched out over 160 pages of honesty, wit, compassion, and - weirdly - faith. Faith in what? No fucking name for it, but that's the word I've picked because it's the only one that works. This woman is among the most incredible and inspiring AND FUNNY in this strange world (and I get to say that because I once asked her a question on a panel and then spent three full seconds taking a photo with her at a comicon SO YOU KNOW I HAVE THE REAL INSIDE SCOOP ON THIS LEGEND), and I look forward to devouring the remainder of her books.
Also: Five extra stars for her makeout scene with Belushi in Blues Brothers. (I'm a Chicagoan; this post-script is mandated by city ordinance.)
lbarsk's review against another edition
4.0
Maybe my favorite of the Carrie Fisher works I've read so far this year. Her speaking so openly about her mental health is really, really wonderful.
deanna_rigney's review against another edition
4.0
This book is crazy, funny, and completely scattered, much like the author. "Wishful Drinking" started out as a one-woman show in 2006 - the book is basically a transcript. I really enjoy her brash self-deprecating humor. Though I'm not the offspring of eccentric celebrities, nor an alcoholic, addict, manic depressive, or iconic 70's film star once married to Paul Simon, I somehow really relate to this lady and her writing. Balls-out hilarious.
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
I never knew how funny Carrie Fisher was! She has a twisted sense of humor and I love it!
jessraven's review against another edition
5.0
Witty and hilarious, this was everything one could hope for from a Carrie Fisher audiobook and so much more. It's less a book and more of an intimate conversation, and it reminded me just how much I miss Carrie and her unique sense of humour.
Her approach to discussing her mental illness reminds us that we're not alone - none of us are alone - by welcoming us to laugh with her about it: "I can't forget that stupid fucking hologram speech. That's why I did dope."
Wishful Drinking is honest, heartfelt, and so incredibly funny. Thank you, Carrie, for leaving us with mementos like this one. <3
Her approach to discussing her mental illness reminds us that we're not alone - none of us are alone - by welcoming us to laugh with her about it: "I can't forget that stupid fucking hologram speech. That's why I did dope."
Wishful Drinking is honest, heartfelt, and so incredibly funny. Thank you, Carrie, for leaving us with mementos like this one. <3
bibliovino's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
5.0
Listening to Carrie is like sitting down with your hilarious and irreverent favorite aunt to hear all about her crazy adventures and her many heartaches. What a gift that we’ll have her with us in so many ways, forever.
eventual_ghost's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Listened while picking orders at work