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Tried reading this after my last book and gave up half way. It‘s a stream of consciousness grasp at remembering the past after an unfortunate round of electric convulsion therapy for Carrie Fisher. I do believe she is a witty and talented woman but this read doesn‘t really offer her best work. A bit of a cheek that it even got published.

#titlesandtunes #sexdrugsandrocknroll
This was my selection for July‘s Titles and Tunes. A quick and humorous read - bittersweet knowing Carrie isnt with us anymore. Her personality shines here - what a vibrant, sharp and funny woman - and wow, her incarnation as Leia really did follow her for every day of her life. Loved the shade she threw about that!

So here is my choice for #TitlesandTunes ive been meaning to read this for ages! While Carrie wasnt a rock star herself she was married to Paul Simon so i think there‘ll be enough #sexdrugsandrockandroll. Also she was fascinating and smart and outrageous enough on her own account!
The song to go with is “Cheers (Drink to That)” by Rihanna. I think Carrie would approve 💕

Honestly this was kind of painful to listen to. Fisher rambles at points so it‘s hard to follow what she‘s talking about. She also yells quite a bit and seems awkward in her cadence almost as if she‘s waiting for the audience to laugh. Since the book is a transcript of her stage show that makes sense but it‘s weird to listen to. I do applaud her for her openness regarding her struggles with addiction and mental health.

Carrie Fisher was a blessing and I will hear nothing different

I hear a lot about how great Carrie's shows and writing are, but I was a little underwhelmed with this audio. I think I would have liked more of a memoir, but this was an adaptation of a stage show. I mean, she opens saying that she had electroshock therapy and that it affected her memory, but that's it, and I'd be interested in learning more. Some amusing anecdotes, but overall a bit scattered.

Quick, fun (you know, for having addiction threads). Carrie Fisher is a great storyteller.

Heading into Hour Nine with Book #4. Spending some time with Mama Carrie. I LOVE listening to her read, and this book always makes me laugh.

#deweys24hourreadathon #deweysreadathon.

Some #audiocoloring while I listen to Carrie Fisher spill lots of celebrity tea 🙊. Managed to capture some sleepy puppy too #dogsoflitsy

Weekend plans. Neither book has really reeled me in, so I‘ve been dragging my feet on both of them. Hoping to finish them up this weekend so I can move on to some other titles that have been calling my name 🤓

Shes wonderful

I grew up watching Star Wars (the original three-I‘m old 😉) but knew very little about Carrie Fisher and her life. In this short audiobook she talks candidly and honestly-and always with a sense of humor-about her family, relationships, addictions, ECT, and mental illness.

Carrie Fisher (RIP) tells us about her life, which was a little less glamourous as we might think. She writes about her family, her mental health, and her addiction. Even though those are all very serious topics, she never looses her humour, and can laugh about herself as well. Carrie, you are being missed here...

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This is really f*cking funny. I definitely recommend the #audiobook. She does voices and accents that definitely wouldn't work in the print version. Her impression of her mother is amazing. It's like her mom is talking when she does it. She is also pretty honest about mental health and addiction.

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Easy read and enjoyable 7/10

What a wonderful Christmas!! People know me! 😁

Just finished: this was so funny! I laughed out loud quite a few times, which I don‘t normally do while reading. She was a remarkable woman with the ability to laugh at her misfortune. I bet she had a lot of great stories to tell.

I have always loved Carrie Fishers wit and humour, but I think there was too much sarcasm in this book for me. There wasn‘t enough genuine moments when she wasn‘t poking fun at her life and self. This review might be unfair because I have just finished 3 books from 3 brilliant comedians and she is weighing against their mix of funny and sincerity. I found parts very interesting, but I didn‘t love it.

I'm not a Star Wars fan but I kinda know the impact Carrie has done.
Short one sitting read but Carrie tells you a little about her life.
She really was a remarkable woman

But women aren't funny, right? 🙃 #3Books #ThatMadeMeLaugh #SenseOfHumor #SeptemberSenses
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Hilarious!!! I didnt know what to expect going into this bc I had never read about her and I am glad I started with this one. I learned a ton, her voice is great and once sooo funny! Rip Carrie Fisher

This book transported me into a place of absolute happy chaos. So happy I could disappear into it. Rest in power General.

Book 150 of 2020
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“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.”
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It's Tuesday Reviewsday! I will be catching up on reviews of the books I read this weekend.
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“I used to have this fantasy that in some distant Star Wars sequel, we‘d finally stop all the shooting and screaming at each other and would go to a shopping-and-beauty planet, where the stormtroopers would have to get facials, and Chewbacca would have to get pedicures and #bikini and eyebrow waxes.” #QuotsyJuly20

Goodreads recommended this humorous bio/memoir/anecdotal stories book by Carrie Fisher to me. It‘s truthfully an odd recommendation, since I am not a Star Wars fan (don‘t hate me!), but I do read celebrity biographies and memoirs. I found parts of this to be tongue in cheek humor and other parts just to be okay. She candidly discusses her substance abuse problems, along with her and her family‘s marital issues. A quick listen. Just meh for me.

Even when it‘s raining, Minerva insists on spending time outside! At least it‘s not pouring yet. Just started the tagged #audiobook! #CatsofLitsy #ReadingBuddy

Just hilarious! I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Carrie Fisher herself. It was like having a special private performance just for me! Love it ❤️

Wry humor, witty sarcasm, and an expression of anger. It was tough hearing her voice and the overt anger, and I felt weird when I enjoyed it because even though the delivery was funny, the life story was sad 😢 3/5🍷s

I hope none of you face this decision, but like Carrie, I am happy to be alive today.

I just needed a little happy in my sad. Carrie is wonderful at turning tragedy into comedy, which is just what I needed this AM.

My dad‘s stroke was hemorrhagic, & his blood pressure was stabilized around 2 AM. They will re-MRI him sometime to see if the bleeding has stopped. He is still paralyzed on his L side. Thank you for your support! We so appreciate it!!

I enjoyed this short, lighthearted, and humorous look at a heavy subject. I laughed out loud a few times about her relationship with her mother and growing up in the limelight, Star Wars, marriage to Paul Simon, her daughter and a life of addiction. She often describes herself as a fictional character. Kind of scattered, but I enjoyed the book read by Carrie Fisher.

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April Goals! I still have the three books from the #bookspin to add in, and most of these are for #booked2020 but I hope to read them all in April!

I loved Carrie Fisher. She was 52 when she wrote this book. I liked it but it wasn't as good as some other stuff I have read by her. I bet she would have been fun to share a dinner party with.

My review of this book can be found on my Youtube Vlog at:

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What a ride! This was surreal to listen to knowing when and how she ended up passing. I had no idea her humor was so dark. In fact, I didn't know anything about her other than that she was in star wars and family guy. This was dark and tragic and hilarious. So, 3 of my favourite things.

For #wishes/kisses I wish I could have met Carrie Fisher. I would have given her a hug & peck to thank her for being a strong woman. @Eggs #DearDecember

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I give this book 4/5 stars. It was very interesting and at times very funny. I had no idea of the struggles Carrie Fisher went through. Very privileged, but substance abuse, depression, ECT, and waking up to a friend dead in your bed. I enjoyed Carrie's narration and I look forward to reading/listening to more of her books.

Good bedtime listening. Carrie reads it herself, which was nice. I find I connect to a life story better that way.

Finished this short book while making a strawberry pie today and going to farmers market. I did audio because I wanted Carrie Fisher‘s narration (RIP). I enjoyed the stories about her family. Think I liked this more than Princess Diarist, just because I wasn‘t that interested in first part of PD. It was sad at times because I couldn‘t help thinking of her and her mother‘s deaths when she told family stories. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Two recent reads courtesy of my local library! There are some really funny observations in Wishful Drinking!

This book is witty and clever, much like its author. No matter how dark the topic, from drugs to a gay man dying in her bed, she never made me sad enough to cry because she‘d quickly recover with some quick wit and make me laugh again. Excellent writing and an easy read. Highly recommend, especially to anyone who loves the Star Wars series.

I thought I had my #24in48 stack decided then I found all these at Goodwill today and now I have to completely revamp my weekend reads! So excited about these finds!

#jazzyjune @Eggs One #meaningfulmemoir for me is this book by the wonderful Carrie Fisher. The world is a little less funny since she passed away.

Carrie Fisher rocks. I love her pure shamelessness, her willingness to be so open about everything, and her extraordinary humor. Great read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“I can‘t forget that stupid, fucking hologram speech! That‘s why I did dope!”

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