More than anything, we are remembered for our smiles: 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 Hamilton
You are about to meet an extraordinary young woman, Carrie Hamilton. The daughter of one of televisions 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 Carries 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. Carries passion for life and her humorists view of the world never wavered as she aggressively battled cancer. Carrie died at the age of 38.
Carrie and Me is Carol Burnetts 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 lifes 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.
Review
Its hard to put into words just how deeply this book touched me. It made me laugh, cry and everything in between. Simply wonderful. A beautiful tribute to a remarkable daughter written straight from the heart by the mother who loved her. If you have ever loved a child, read this book. Heartbreakingly funny, sad and wise. Both mother and daughter will live in your heart long after you finish reading. (Fannie Flagg )
Through her openness and honesty, Carol Burnett is an inspiration. While reading Carrie and Me, Id think, How can a person who gave the world so much pleasure have had to endure so much pain? No, life isnt fair, but in Burnetts wonderful book we are reminded of what gets us through: love. (David Sheff author of Beautiful Boy and Clean )
"A poignant tribute...pulling no punches...an intimate portrait of a sometimes challenging, always loving mother-daughter relationship." (*Booklist* )
"Intimate...heartbreakingly moving." (*Reader's Digest* )
About the Author
Carol Burnett is a highly acclaimed actress known for her roles on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show.She has been honored with twelve Peoples Choice Awards, eight Golden Globes, and six Emmy Awards.