Wishful Drinking

Wishful Drinking (2008) by Carrie Fisher. Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies, here recalls her life as the bipolar, alcoholic daughter of celebrities Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She manages to tell it with honesty and humor, which makes this brief (163 pages) book an enjoyable read. It's not an ambitious book, but it is a quick and tasty dip into the life of a celebrity. Grade: A