Sheila Weller shows us Carrie Fisher as "Hollywood Royalty", daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. Fisher was a survivor of a movieland happily-ever-after that went gaudily off the rails (her family became an international scandal when her father, Eddie Fisher, left her mother, Debbie Reynolds, for Elizabeth Taylor), and of one of the most successful franchises in film history (Star Wars, of course), not to mention a hairdo that would’ve sunk almost anybody else (think sci-fi George Eliot). Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress best known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars, created a list of books in which she considered essential reading material prior to her untimely death in 2016. Weller’s book captures the spirt of this complicated and contradictory figure.  US$58.47, Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. ―Anna Spydell, Bookpage"A robust, many-faceted portrait of a woman whose longstanding feminism . ―Library Journal"Engrossing, gracefully written . Well written and poignant, this is a must for Fisher's fans." She was, too, Hollywood’s sharpest critic as well as its moral conscience and best friend. So is this book. Something went wrong. Reading Weller’s portrait of Fisher, you will miss her, deeply." . Would you like to proceed to the App store to download the Waterstones App? A Life on Edge is a fitting and beautiful homage to Fisher."

We witness her startling leap―on the heels of a near-fatal overdose―from actress to highly praised, bestselling author, the Dorothy Parker of her place and time.Weller sympathetically reveals the conditions that Fisher lived with: serious bipolar disorder and an inherited drug addiction. 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. I will be giving this book to many friends.

You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Sheila Weller has created a brilliant kaleidoscopic portrait of a true original, smack in the center of our celebrity culture: a brassy, vulnerable lady with a searching intelligence rapier wit and a capacity for deep deep friendships.

When Eddie ran off with Elizabeth Taylor, the scandal thrust little Carrie Frances into a bizarre spotlight, gifting her with an irony and an aplomb that would resonate throughout her life.
Extensive notes and a thoughtful introduction complement the absorbing narrative . Her first novel, 'Postcards from the Edge,' was published in 1987. I think she was probably hell on wheels to work for....like trying to wrangle any out-of-control, spoiled, self-centered high profile entertainer. Unable to add item to List. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Mom in the Movies: The Iconic Screen Mothers You Love (and a Few You Love to Hate) by Turner Classic Movies Inc.; Corliss, Richard ( foreword by Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher) and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

In her book Girls Like Us, Sheila Weller painted intriguing, exciting, telling and provocative portraits of women who are icons: Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell.  US$16.00, US$21.46 elevated everything she touched and who left a powerful legacy . I did sort of twig about her difficulties with the Postcards from the Edge film, which is one of those on-a-desert-island favorites that I've watched over and over. Carrie Fisher seems to have been a great friend who also was rewarded with many loyal friends in return. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists.

. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital – start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. Your order qualifies for free UK delivery. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Carrie Fisher books online. Please try again. 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. . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The author has not presented a hatchet job; rather, this is an in-depth look at a wonderfully creative, highly intelligent, complicated woman who bravely battled some sizable and daunting demons. How far would you go to find the truth about your husband, and his multiple wives? If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business.  US$18.99, US$25.77

Shurka and her family lives a fairytale life. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. "Riveting...mesmerizing...expertly probed. ―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. . Sheila Weller, drawing on her deep understanding of the beauty and trauma of Hollywood, has written a stunning biography of Carrie Fisher.” ―David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama“Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge is a can’t-put-it-down, fascinating, deeply compassionate biography of the one and only, indomitable Carrie Fisher. It is less a long book than a very full one. A remarkably candid biography of the remarkably candid―and brilliant―Carrie FisherIn her 2008 bestseller, Girls Like Us, Sheila Weller―with heart and a profound feeling for the times―gave us a surprisingly intimate portrait of three icons: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon. I am so sad that Carrie Fisher is dead. Kudos to Sheila Weller, author of "Carrie Fisher" A Life On the Edge" for writing such a poignant, memorable, compassionate, and intriguing Biography of the life of Carie Fisher. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. 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. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. In fact it was almost too well written(I consider myself smart and I had to look up some words used by the author myself lol).

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In this rigorously researched biography, Sheila Weller has captured the creative force ("May the creative force be with you") of Fishers's life, triumphs, demons, loves, and losses. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020. Available in shop from just two hours, subject to availability. .This is a worthy tribute to a strong, intelligent woman, and readers will appreciate Weller's honest portrayal and thoughtful analysis." What I knew about Carrie Fisher wasn't much, before I read the book. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. By the end, I felt like I had lost a friend.

I found this bio well written, edited, and researched. Weller’s book is special, essential, and wildly entertaining.  US$14.00, US$13.05 She inhabits Carrie Fisher from somewhere deep inside, providing a tragic, albeit deeply moving portrait of a brilliant and brilliantly flawed Hollywood rebel.

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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. Weller’s new book on Carrie Fisher is the graduate course.” ―Judy Collins, Grammy–nominated singer-songwriter and author of Sweet Judy Blue Eyes“This is the Carrie Fisher story as it had to be told―with clarity and verve.

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