Shockaholic

By: Carrie Fisher

Narrated by: Carrie Fisher

This memoir from the bestselling author of Postcards from the Edge and Wishful Drinking gives you an intimate, gossip-filled look at what it’s like to be the daughter of Hollywood royalty.

Told with the same intimate style, brutal honesty, and uproarious wisdom that locked Wishful Drinking on the New York Times bestseller list for months, Shockaholic is the juicy account of Carrie Fisher’s life. Covering a broad range of topics—from never-before-heard tales of Hollywood gossip to outrageous moments of celebrity desperation; from alcoholism to illegal drug use; from the familial relationships of Hollywood royalty to scandalous run-ins with noteworthy politicians; from shock therapy to talk therapy—Carrie Fisher gives an intimate portrait of herself, and she’s one of the most indelible and powerful forces in culture at large today. Just as she has said of playing Princess Leia—“It isn’t all sweetness and light sabers”—Fisher takes readers on a no-holds-barred narrative adventure, both laugh-out-loud funny and poignant.

Retitled: Carrie and her Daddy

This was enjoyable because Carrie narrates it but it really should be retitled: Carrie and her Daddy - a messed up father daughter relationship. Not that I didn't like listening to this audio because I love Carrie Fisher and her sense of humor. But with that said, the title to me made no sense and her sense of humor did not come out as much as her book called "Wishful drinking". This is worth a listen but if I recommend listening to Wishful drinking, its the best! Loved it.

The best! You can’t make this up.

I really enjoyed the comedy and stride in which Carrie Fisher talks about her life.
I hope she was right about her analysis of Michael Jackson. I fear she was wrong, and I can accept that everyone has their own opinions. She made him sound human, a victim of fame. She was kind to his memory.
I could listen to this book again! I hope I can be as kind to my parents until the end as she was to her absent dad.

Love the Lady

Would you listen to Shockaholic again? Why?

Yes I will and I am right now

What other book might you compare Shockaholic to and why?

None!!!!! there is only one Carrie Fisher

What about Carrie Fisher’s performance did you like?

With her reading her own writing made it a 5 star book She is funny funny funny

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

When she talks about her parents.

Any additional comments?

I love all her books, I don't think she every realized what a great writer she was, made me laugh, cry, feel good, I am so sorry there won't be any more books I can read from a classic lady like Carrie

Just as good as Wishful Drinking

Just as good as Wishful Drinking, and that's a high bar. In both books Carrie is clever, acerbic, vulnerable, and hilarious. Her narration is also perfect. I only wish these books were longer. Over far too quickly.

Carrie Fisher's closet

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

This is a compelling listen with great warmth, sardonic humour, and cutting perceptions about a life observed.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shockaholic?

Fisher has the art of observation nailed; of others and herself she can sum up a complex situation in a sentence. The more complex ones, in a word.

What does Carrie Fisher bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The exasperation of her life predicaments.