My Girls

In December 2016, the world was shaken by the sudden deaths of Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds, two unspeakable losses that occurred in less than twenty-four hours of each other. In the aftermath, the public turned for solace to Debbie’s only remaining child, Todd Fisher, who somehow managed to retain his grace as he confronted overwhelming grief.Now, in this poignant book, Todd pays homage to these two unsinkable women who shaped him. The children of “America’s Sweethearts” Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie and Todd grew up amid glamorous Hollywood. Todd shares stories from that incredible childhood as he and Carrie navigated life against the backdrop of Debbie’s career. Detailing how life with Debbie set the stage for Carrie’s own meteoric ascent in Star Wars, Todd sheds new light on Carrie’s uneasy connection to fame. Speaking openly about Carrie’s struggles with substance abuse as well as Debbie’s lifelong difficulties with men, Todd provides an honest look at some of their most challenging times together, illustrating the depth of the bonds that connected them through it all. Equal parts love letter and family portrait, and with 32 pages of never-before-seen photos and memorabilia, My Girls is a deeply felt journey through love, laughter, and life with Carrie and Debbie.