In fact, reading Carrie Fisher: Life on the Edge, on a cruise ship (with no access to at-home DVDs, I actually downloaded Postcards via Amazon, so I could watch again. "―Leigh Haber, O: The Oprah Magazine"Addictively readable.. Weller embraces her multifaceted subject and illuminates Fisher's life with the same sensitivity and attention to detail she displayed in her previous books" ―Hannah Brown, The Jerusalem Post"Sympathetic and terrifically moving" ―Carrie Rickey, The Forward"Compassionate, engaging...[the book is] as sharp [and] endearing as its subject:"―Douglass K. Daniel, The Associated Press"This in-depth, insightful, and profoundly sympathetic biography is built around the premise that Carrie Fisher was simply 'famous just for being herself' . Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge is a page-turner. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists.

She sometimes even found joy. I am so grateful that she has turned her lens on Carrie Fisher, a performer and writer who has meant so much, to so many people, for so many varied reasons.

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If art were to redeem man, it could do so only by saving him from the seriousness of life and restoring him to an unexpected boyishness. Would you like to proceed to the App store to download the Waterstones App? How far would you go to find the truth about your husband, and his multiple wives? A Life on Edge is a fitting and beautiful homage to Fisher." We explore her long, complex relationship with Paul Simon and her relatively peaceful years with the talent agent Bryan Lourd.

The Book Depository Ltd.UK. Hardcover – Illustrated, November 12, 2019, Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Unabridged. The Genre for this book is a Biography, and Sheila Weller has interviewed many friends, acquaintances and has done extensive research into Carrie Fisher's life. ―Anna Spydell, Bookpage"A robust, many-faceted portrait of a woman whose longstanding feminism . Previous page of related Sponsored Products.

This satisfying biography of Carrie Fisher, the late actress, writer, wit and mental-health advocate, brings to the fore two additional defining attributes: feminist and friend."  US$16.00, US$13.80 Unable to add item to List. What I knew about Carrie Fisher wasn't much, before I read the book.  US$14.00, US$13.05 Simply reserve online and pay at the counter when you collect. Carrie Fisher became a cultural icon after starring as Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' movies. She was, too, Hollywood’s sharpest critic as well as its moral conscience and best friend. Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge considers Fisher in full, with attention to the love, pain, illness, advocacy, humor, generosity, and contradiction that made her so remarkable.

―Booklist (Starred Review)"Bestselling author Weller shares a heartfelt tribute to the late Carrie Fisher―a complex portrait of the actress, her struggles and her extraordinary singularity. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

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I found this bio well written, edited, and researched. I hope the whole world reads Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge, and that everyone follows Carrie Fisher’s lead―don’t bullshit, tell the truth no matter how painful, and ‘love so big, it should have a capital and its own currency.’” ―Ann Hood, author of The Book that Matters Most“Carrie Fisher: A Life On The Edge is a remarkable, moving portrait of a woman seemingly winning the race of life. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

and to laughter.” ―Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You and Cruel Beautiful World“A lively and informative account of the improbable life and times of Carrie Fisher. the culture also shifted her." Her first novel, 'Postcards from the Edge,' was published in 1987. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. I didn't connect her with the character of Leia in the Star Wars movies (the first three, back when I was a teenager), but I loved the character.

I think the real downside would have been working for her .....and here the author does not seem to delve into that side of her.  US$58.47, Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. So is this book.

We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. It’s moving, truthful and a fitting tribute to its subject and to her unflappable courage and transparency.

Mary's Mosaic: The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, an... Royals at War: The Untold Story of Harry and Meghan’s Shocking Split with the House... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I love the way that Sheila Weller gets under-the-nails of women who have made such a difference in our lives, and loved her bio about Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Carly Simon. ―Library Journal"Engrossing, gracefully written . Weller’s book is special, essential, and wildly entertaining.

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