Growing Up Fisher - by Joely Fisher (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Actress, director, entertainer Joely Fisher's touching, down-to-earth memoir filled with incredible, candid stories about her life, her famous parents, and how the loss of her unlikely hero, sister Carrie Fisher, ignited the writer in her.

Growing up in an iconic Hollywood Dynasty, Joely Fisher knew a show business career was her destiny. The product of world-famous crooner Eddie Fisher and '60s sex kitten Connie Stevens, she struggled with her own identity and place in the world on the way to a decades-long career as an acclaimed actress, singer, and director.

Now, Joely shares her unconventional coming of age and stories of the family members and co-stars dearest to her heart, while stripping bare her own misadventures. In Growing Up Fisher, she recalls the beautifully bizarre twist of fate by which she spent a good part of her childhood next door to Debbie Reynolds. She speaks frankly about the realities of Hollywood--the fame and fortune, the constant scrutiny. Throughout, she celebrates the anomaly of a two-decade marriage in the entertainment industry, and the joys and challenges of parenting five children, while dishing on what it takes to survive and thrive in the unrelenting glow of celebrity. She speaks frankly about how the loss of her sister Carrie Fisher became a source of artistic inspiration.

Fisher's memoir, with never-before-seen photos, will break and warm your heart.

From the Back Cover

Growing up in an iconic Hollywood dynasty, no stranger to the seesaw of highs and lows (and getting high) intrinsic to fame, Joely was always destined for a career in show business. The product of world-famous crooner and playboy Eddie Fisher and '60s sex kitten turned skin care maven Connie Stevens, she struggled with her own identity and bore the sting of inevitable missteps and setbacks on the path to establishing herself as an acclaimed actress, singer, and director in her own right.

Now Joely shares stories of her unconventional coming-of-age and of the family members dearest to her heart. She tells of her childhood years living next door to Debbie Reynolds, life on the road as part of her mother's stage show, and the colorful cast of characters that became part of her de facto extended tribe. She speaks frankly about the realities of Hollywood--the fame and fortune, the constant scrutiny. Throughout, she celebrates the anomaly of a two-decade marriage in the entertainment industry, and the joys and challenges of parenting five children, while dishing on what it takes to survive and thrive under the watchful eye of the world, swimming in the "Fishbowl." She opens up about the heartbreak of losing family members and the indomitable Fisher spirit that has kept her soldiering on through tough times and celebrated victories.

Joely's memoir, with never-before-seen photos, will break and warm your heart and, in true Fisher fashion, keep you laughing through the pain.

Review Quotes

"The stories are addictive--I couldn't get enough!" - Robby Benson
"Joely is a rare creature. Her book will lift you up... Get lost in her world." - James L. Brooks
"This book was everything I was hoping it would be and more. Not only does Joely take you on a journey 'growing up all things Hollywood, ' but she pulls you into her heart and shares intimate thoughts and feelings we all have about family and love." - Jenny McCarthy
"A beautiful book." - Megyn Kelly Today
"[A] powerful, incredible read" - Good Morning America
"This book was everything I was hoping it would be and more. Not only does Joely take you on a journey 'growing up all things Hollywood, ' but she pulls you into her heart and shares intimate thoughts and feelings we all have about family and love. Her story is a beautiful reminder tht no matter how successful one is in life, all we can take with us is love, and there is no doubt the Fisher family is a testament to that. - Jenny McCarthy
"This book is like the talented Joely--honest, funny, dark, light, brazen, and it smells good. Or maybe that was just my copy." - Bob Saget
"Joely's wit, humor, and candor carry on the Fisher legacy. Just brilliant." - Sue Cameron
"Raw, honest, hilarious. This book is pure Joely Fisher." - Brad Garrett