Carol Burnett est une actrice dont la carrière a traversé Broadway, la télévision et le cinéma. Elle s'impose comme une pionnière et un modèle pour les stars d'aujourd'hui. Son travail et ses réalisations singulières la distinguent comme une figure remarquable de la comédie.
Combining humor with heartfelt moments, this memoir showcases the unique wit and charm of Carol Burnett. It offers a blend of touching anecdotes and laugh-out-loud stories, capturing her distinctive voice and perspective. The narrative is both irreverent and engaging, making it a delightful read for fans and newcomers alike.
Set against the backdrop of a Depression-era Hollywood neighborhood, the memoir explores Carol Burnett's challenging childhood marked by her eccentric grandmother, Nanny, and her alcoholic parents. It captures the blend of humor and heartache in her coming-of-age journey, highlighting her mother's dreams of stardom and the development of Burnett's own comedic talent. The narrative weaves through poignant memories, from joyful moments with her father to their heartbreaking final encounter in a sanatorium, illustrating resilience in the face of adversity.
In this beautiful and poignant tribute to her late daughter, award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Carol Burnett presents a funny and moving memoir about mothering an extraordinary young woman through the struggles and triumphs of her life.“More than anything, we are remembered for our the ones we share with our closest and dearest, and the one we bestow on a total stranger who needs it right then, and God has put us there to deliver.” — Carrie HamiltonYou are about to meet an extraordinary young woman, Carrie Hamilton. The daughter of one of television’s most recognizable and beloved stars, Carol Burnett, Carrie won the hearts of everyone she met with her kindness, quirky sense of humor, and wonderfully unconventional approach to life. Living in the spotlight of celebrity, but in an era when personal troubles were kept private, Carrie and Carol made a brave display of honesty and love by going public with teenager Carrie’s drug addiction and recovery. Carrie lived her adult life of sobriety to the fullest, enjoying happy and determined independence and achieving a successful artistic career as an actress, writer, musician, and director. Carrie’s passion for life and her humorist’s view of the world never wavered as she aggressively battled cancer. Carrie died at the age of 38.Carrie and Me is Carol Burnett’s poignant tribute to her late daughter and a funny and moving memoir about mothering an extraordinary young woman through the struggles and triumphs of her life. Sharing her personal diary entries, photographs, and correspondence, Carol traces the journey she and Carrie took through some of life’s toughest challenges and sweetest miracles. Authentic, intimate, and full of love, Carrie and Me is a story of hope and joy that only a mother could write.
"Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the ... behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show"-- Provided by publisher