The Princess Diarist

In "The Princess Diarist," Carrie Fisher invites readers into a deeply personal and often hilarious journey back to her formative years as a rising star. The book's genesis lies in the astonishing discovery of journals she kept during the filming of the original Star Wars movie in 1977. These notebooks reveal the raw, unpolished thoughts of a young woman grappling with overnight fame, the surreal world of Hollywood, and a clandestine, all-consuming affair with her much older, married co-star, Harrison Ford. Fisher's signature wit and candor shine through as she reflects on the absurdity of being catapulted into pop culture royalty as Princess Leia, while simultaneously navigating the vulnerabilities and insecurities of adolescence. Beyond the juicy revelations, the memoir offers a poignant exploration of identity, the blurred lines between actress and iconic character, and the enduring legacy of a film that changed her life forever. It's a candid, introspective, and endlessly quotable look behind the scenes, filled with the sharp observations only Carrie Fisher could deliver.