by Joan Rivers
First published 1992
Joan Rivers pulls back the curtain on her journey from struggling performer to comedy star and television host. She chronicles her ascent in entertainment, her marriage, becoming a mother to her daughter, and navigating the brutal politics of show business. Rivers confronts the devastating loss of her husband to suicide, examining how this tragedy shaped her life and career. The comedian speaks candidly about the price of fame, the challenges of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, and the personal costs of public success. Through her characteristic wit and unflinching honesty, Rivers delivers an intimate portrait of resilience in the face of both professional triumph and profound personal loss.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, resilience
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
293 pages · Hardcover · CENTURY
Content warnings: suicide