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Unsinkable
Unsinkable: A Memoir | Debbie Reynolds, Dorian Hannaway
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Unsinkable is the definitive memoir by film legend and Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds. Actress, comedienne, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds shares the highs and lows of her life as an actress during Hollywoods Golden Age, anecdotes about her lifelong friendship with Elizabeth Taylor and her experiences as the foremost collector of Hollywood memorabilia, and intimate details of her marriages and family life with her children, Carrie and Todd Fisher. A story of heartbreak, hope, and survival, Americas Sweetheart Debbie Reynolds picks up where she left off in her first memoir, Debbie: My Life. Unsinkable is illustrated with previously unpublished photos from Reynoldss personal collection.
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Twainy
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🎧 NOT lucky in love! Bad choices in men lost her several fortunes!

She‘s old school talent & worked hard.

She bought a Vegas hotel & lost it due to, a man! She auctioned off her collection of Hollywood memorabilia for a fortune.

The end of the book is a litany of movie memories. Name dropping galore! 😁

She had a stroke & passed away shortly after the death of her daughter Carrie Fischer (Princess Leia).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4 (for content alone) 👇🏻

Twainy This is 3 of 6 library loans that are available in the Audible $6 sale. The only issue I have is that the book isn‘t a strait shot chronological timeline ... it tends to jump around a little which makes it feel repetitive a couple times. She narrates the book herself & is genuinely sweet & funny. 👍🏼 4y
MemoirsForMe I was shocked to learn about how Debbie‘s husbands took advantage of her. But I sure admired her resilience. This was a page turner for me. I‘ve been a big fan of hers. 4y
Twainy @UwannaPublishme not only take advantage but gamble away millions & mismanage millions! I felt her work distracted her & made it easy for them to hoodwink her. Oh she was a great narrator, I listened straight through! She felt genuine, funny & sweet! 4y
MemoirsForMe So sad! She must have been VERY distracted to miss all that. I may have to listen to this one too! 4y
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jillrhudy
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I cannot go off on an Old Hollywood memoir tear right now; I have other reading commitments. However, Debbie ripped me right out of my reading slump and quite honestly I‘m tempted to go right into old Hollywood and stay there for a month, reading different memoirs (Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke would be next). This book is so mesmerizing! #oldhollywood #showbiz #memoir #autobiography

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MemoirsForMe
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I started 2016 reading this memoir by Debbie. And then Carrie's "Wishful" book a month later. Who knew the year would end with the sad passing of these remarkable women. Always loved Debbie's movies and got to meet her after a live performance of Mollie Brown. Also became an instant fan of Carrie's raw writing style. "Unsinkable" is a testament to their resilience. Will miss these inspiring women.?#topbooks2016 #seasonsreadings @RealLifeReading

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I understand and agree completely! 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I bought the Princess Diarist as soon as it came out, I'll have to pick up Unsinkable too! 8y
Twainy I LOVED 🎧 Wishful Drinking & just finished her mom‘s book. Another great audio! I got the hardcover of Wishful Drinking for Christmas 😁 I think this one will go in my Amazon Book list too. 4y
MemoirsForMe @Twainy Yes! Carrie was an amazing writer. I listened to the Princess Diarist. Sooo good! And loved Debbie too! 🙌🏻 4y
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guinsgirlreads
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Tons of good bargains today! Wow 🎉🤑

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dariazeoli
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I can't believe this was available on Overdrive.

I can't believe we're talking about both these women in the past tense. 😞

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BookInMyHands
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I snagged this on my way out of work tonight. Just spending a little time remembering a remarkable woman.

#WTF2016

CherylDeFranceschi 💔😢 8y
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angrylilasian
Unsinkable: A Memoir | Debbie Reynolds, Dorian Hannaway
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... And now Debbie Reynolds. 💔
Seriously 2016. WTF?

And again, this audiobook is available. If I don't post again for a few days, it's because I'm wallowing and listening to these two women. RIP. #motherdaughterreunited

Gezemice It just doesn't end. 🙁💔 8y
abbiereadsbooks 💔💔💔 8y
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moranadatter 3 days to 2017. It can't get here soon enough! 8y
bookishbunny Oh wow. Your hashtag just made me think of Paul Simon's song Mother and Child Reunion. 💔 8y
Librarianaut What????????? 8y
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ReadingSusan
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I loved this book when I read it last year. I felt so sorry for Debbie and all the tragedy she has endured. I grew up watching and loving Debbie Reynolds movies. Debbie was sparkling and vivacious and wow did I love her dance moves and singing. Although Singin' In The Rain is one of my favorite films of all time this lovely photo is from I Love Melvin another one of her films I adore. RIP Debbie and thanks for leaving us your beautiful art.

kspenmoll 💔😥 8y
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emmanoble
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Debbie died from a broken heart 💔😞 I can't even imagine how awful it must be to watch your child go before you do. It's not right. Rest In Peace, ladies. Hopefully you're together again now. #wemissyoualready

Robothugs It makes me so sad. 😔 Singing in The Rain was one of the first musicals I watched. I fell in love with her. I loved Carrie Fisher more knowing she was her daughter. 💔💔💔 I am just heartbroken, especially for their family. 8y
emmanoble Me too. Singing in the Rain has always been my go-to when I need some cheering up. Absolutely heartbreaking. 😞 @Robothugs 8y
Robothugs Same here; I always found it to be a great pick me up. They will both be very, very missed. 😔💛 (edited) 8y
Gezemice 💔 8y
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bookishbunny
Unsinkable: A Memoir | Debbie Reynolds, Dorian Hannaway
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Ok 2016. It's really time to stop now. So many prayers for this family. I can't even imagine what they're going through to lose two in two days. 😓

Merethebookgal What?!? That's so sad...that poor family 😢 8y
Julsmarshall My heart is breaking for this family. At least they will be together 😢 8y
DebinHawaii 💔💔💔 8y
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Michelle_mck
Unsinkable: A Memoir | Debbie Reynolds, Dorian Hannaway
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I can't believe she is gone too! #rip #enough2016

DGRachel Devastating 8y
Godmotherx5 Tragic. 8y
DeeLew So awful! ☹️ 8y
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josie281 Gah 8y
CherylDeFranceschi 💔so tragic. 8y
Suzze Too much. 😢 8y
melbeautyandbooks 😥 Their poor family. 8y
JanuarieTimewalker13 No one wants to outlive their children. The heartbreak is so extreme, I'm sure that killed her. RIP❤️ 8y
LeeRHarry Her poor family 😞 8y
Emory 😢💔 8y
DebinHawaii So sad 💔💔💔 8y
awishman Todd and Billie have been through so much. 😢💔 8y
MyNamesParadise She may have had a stroke but died of a broken heart 😔😔 to outlive your daughter, even by a day 😭 8y
ReadingSusan 😭😭 8y
Robothugs This is all so heartbreaking. Two wonderful women, gone. 💔💛 8y
Dragon 💔 8y
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Suzze
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2016, please begone! Both in two days. Unbelievable.

MamaGina Yes, you can die of a 💔 8y
kspenmoll @MamaGina agree re 💔. No coincidence... 8y
kspenmoll So many public losses this year 💔 8y
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BethM The dog is next 😓 8y
Libby1 💔💔💔 8y
Godmotherx5 Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (also known as broken heart syndrome). Both will be missed. 8y
Bostonmomx2 Oh good lord, she died??? I hadn't heard that, just that she went to the hospital. This year.....👎 8y
[DELETED] 853593837 She had a stroke while beginning to plan her daughters funeral with family 8y
DebinHawaii 💔 8y
Nonaroo I just heard. So sad. 8y
Dragon 💔 8y
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StellarDoc
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I really hope 2016 doesn't take Debbie too.

StellarDoc Reportedly her final words were, "I want to be with Carrie." Rest well, Debbie and Carrie. 8y
dariazeoli I can't imagine. Carrie's brother and daughter must be gutted. 8y
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