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Wishful Drinking

12 minCarrie Fisher

What's it about

Ever felt like your life is a Hollywood script gone wrong? Dive into Carrie Fisher's chaotic world and learn how she transformed personal tragedy, from Star Wars stardom to public breakdowns and bipolar disorder, into razor-sharp comedy. It's a masterclass in finding humor in the darkest places. You'll discover how Fisher weaponized her wit to survive showbiz, addiction, and mental illness. Through brutally honest and hilarious stories, you'll see how embracing your own messy narrative can be a powerful source of strength and resilience. Get ready to laugh until you cry, and maybe even feel a little less crazy yourself.

Meet the author

Carrie Fisher was an iconic actress, screenwriter, and bestselling author celebrated for her razor-sharp wit and courageous honesty about addiction, bipolar disorder, and Hollywood life. Born into Hollywood royalty as the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she became a global superstar as Princess Leia in Star Wars. Fisher transformed her personal struggles into brilliant, darkly comic art, using her unique insider perspective to destigmatize mental health and share universal truths with unflinching humor and profound insight.

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What's it about

Ever felt like your life is a Hollywood script gone wrong? Dive into Carrie Fisher's chaotic world and learn how she transformed personal tragedy, from Star Wars stardom to public breakdowns and bipolar disorder, into razor-sharp comedy. It's a masterclass in finding humor in the darkest places. You'll discover how Fisher weaponized her wit to survive showbiz, addiction, and mental illness. Through brutally honest and hilarious stories, you'll see how embracing your own messy narrative can be a powerful source of strength and resilience. Get ready to laugh until you cry, and maybe even feel a little less crazy yourself.

Meet the author

Carrie Fisher was an iconic actress, screenwriter, and bestselling author celebrated for her razor-sharp wit and courageous honesty about addiction, bipolar disorder, and Hollywood life. Born into Hollywood royalty as the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she became a global superstar as Princess Leia in Star Wars. Fisher transformed her personal struggles into brilliant, darkly comic art, using her unique insider perspective to destigmatize mental health and share universal truths with unflinching humor and profound insight.

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