Sheila Weller wrote this biography about Carrie Fisher. Born into Hollywood royalty her mother was Debbie Reynolds and her father Eddie Fisher. Carrie grew up to be a talented writer, singer and entertainer. She was Princess Leia in Star Wars which made her a feminist icon heroine. Her life wasn't all fame and fortune. The author writes emphatically about her struggles with bipolar disease and addiction. Carrie didn't seem to shy away from her problems. If someone brought up an awkward question or commented on her behavior she acknowledged the point and took it up a notch. Carrie led an interesting life usually in the fast lane. She held great parties with all kinds of famous celebrities at her house. She was kind and generous and accepting of others. Her choices were influenced by her illnesses which resulted living a life on the edge. Reading this story made me grateful for my own life which is boring by comparison with hers.
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