Shockaholic

By: Carrie Fisher

Narrated by: Carrie Fisher

Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Infused with Carrie Fisher’s trademark incisive wit and perfectly poised on the heels of Wishful Drinking's instant New York Times best-selling success, Shockaholic takes listeners on another rollicking ride into her crazy life.

Told with the same intimate style, brutal honesty, and uproarious wisdom that placed Wishful Drinking on the New York Times best-seller list for months, Shockaholic is the juicy account of Carrie Fisher’s life, focusing more on the Star Wars years and dishing about the various Hollywood relationships she’s formed since she was chosen to play Princess Leia at only 19 years old. Fisher delves into the gritty details that made the movie - and herself - such a phenomenal success, admitting, "It isn’t all sweetness and light sabers."

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Funny, sad, and very satisfying.

Would you consider the audio edition of Shockaholic to be better than the print version?

Carrie Fisher is one of the great American humorists and her timing and inflections are infinitely better than anything my mind could come up with. Her story is deeply personal and it is somewhere between a treat and an honor to hear her narrate her story.

What other book might you compare Shockaholic to and why?

Wishful Drinking

Have you listened to any of Carrie Fisher’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not but I want to hear everything she's done now.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Carrie Fisher's depiction of her father and their relationship was deeply moving. Eddie Fisher didn't deserve her love or forgiveness but she deserved to give it. The same with her building a relationship with Elizabeth Taylor, no one would fault Carrie Fisher for resenting Liz, but the scene where she let's Liz push her into a pool was cathartic and healing for both of the--only in Carrie Fisher's world does this happen!

Any additional comments?

This is great to listen to in your car or home, but be careful in public because you might alarm strangers by snorting with laughter.

Fun and Intelligent read

Where does Shockaholic rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

Way up there. Author is witty and insightful.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shockaholic?

Pointing out that what's experienced in childhood (in her case celebrity) becomes normal.

What does Carrie Fisher bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Since the author reads the book herself it feels like she's telling you HER story. Plus, unlike some authors who read their own books, she's an actress so is able to do it well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When she spoke about her pain and how drugs were used to numb it.

A book that can bring you to Longing laughter and tears at points

I would recommend this highly to anyone who wants to know more about Carrie or wants to laugh and cry at points. just hearing her voice can Make you cry even though I have never meet her I feel I have on Her story on addiction and depression its something I can relate to it speaks to me as someone who has experiences with addiction depression and weight she’s was a role model in life to me as well as in her death.

Fly high Princess for your stories have touched the world and makes everyone’s day brighter in their darkest time in their life that coming as a personal experience for me.

- Lariat Mantooth

A satisfying, but different, 2nd installment

What did you love best about Shockaholic?

Carrie Fisher was a one-of-a-kind woman with stories that will never age and a wit that will live on. While we were told one part of her life in her first memoir, "Wishful Drinking," we get a completely different take here.

Any additional comments?

I will say, though, that this is a more subdued book. Fisher is less animated and more matter-of-fact..and the narration is a tad slow. However, that is not much of a problem when you up the speed to 1.25

What a phenomenal writer!

I have listened to all of Carrie’s books, and really appreciate her wit and honesty.
What a wonderful talent

I would read everything she put out, were she with us still!

One of the Best Carrie Fisher Books Ever

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I've always liked Fisher's caustic wit and candid honesty about her life, Shockaholic has to be one of her most candid and funny books ever. I'd reccomend it for someone who needed their spirits lifted.

What did you like best about this story?

Insights into Ted Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, and Michael Jackson.

Have you listened to any of Carrie Fisher’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

One of the best.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor reconsiled.

Any additional comments?

This is a good book for people suffering depression, it shows that one can over come their mental illnesses if one is willing to take risks and take control of their lives.

Really great storytelling.

I never saw her shows. I wasn't a big fan of her movies — more the content of the films than her, truthfully. And, then, I happened to hear her reading from her book here (sample clip from Audible.com), and boom: I was instantly hooked in about 2 minutes.

I'm almost finished the first-through, and I will re-listen to it as soon as I'm done. Delightful.

She brings magic to any topic.

She was after all, a genius.

Carrie was a spectacular original and her words strike such a cords within anyone with a heart. She had the most delicious way of cutting thru the b.s. and making the ridiculous seem plausible, even likely. I miss her wit, sarcasm and face.

2 book a day habit.

I burn right threw 'em. I would likely drive a nicer car if it weren't for my Audible habit! This was the first book in almost 2 weeks that rang a bell for me. She writes beautifully and speaks with a "just trying to keep it real" vibe while her candor and tone is very endearing especially in regard to her father

So Glad I Listened

I loved it. I laughed and cried. And laughed again, even at the things tear-worthy. Again, thank you, Carrie Fisher. Miss you. RIP.