This book made me even sadder that we lost Carrie Fisher. Her writing is so engaging, and clever, but also so genuine and vulnerable. She pours so much of her own experiences into her novels... Cora is this person who is constantly aware of her many supposed faults, but wants to be loved in spite of them. She is a devoted friend and family member and the deep friendships are just as important in her life as romantic relationships. There is a deep and abiding love for her child even in the midst of her doubts and fears about parenting. From what I know of Carrie and her life, I think all these things were true of her too.

I am curious whether her family members read any of her books. There is a LOT of her mother in here.