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“Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story” by Carol Burnett Reviewed by Larry Cox Most people are aware of the amazing Carol Burnett and her extraordinary career. What many might not know is that Carol’s daughter, Carrie, also was an incredible woman. Carrie was an actress, writer, musician and director whose zest for life was infectious. Unfortunately, that life was cut short by lung cancer. She died at age 38. This inspiring new book documents their sometimes turbulent but always loving relationship. It is a combination of personal diary entries, photographs and correspondence, but what makes “Carrie and Me” so exceptional is its unflinchingly honest account of the sometimes bumpy journey they shared. Carrie was only 3 years old when “The Carol Burnett Show” premiered in 1967. Despite the demands for Carol’s time, she made certain she provided all of the necessary norms to properly raise Carrie and her two sisters. But when the show wrapped in 1978, there were signs of trouble. For example, when Carrie’s grades dropped, Carol hoped it was just her daughter going through an awkward junior-high stage. But she soon learned that Carrie had discovered drugs -- a major concern since Carol’s parents had died of alcoholism. After several failed efforts at rehab, Carrie emerged victorious and once again took control of her life. Carrie entered Pepperdine University, where she pursued acting, music and writing. She eventually found a cabin in Gunnison, Colo., where she continued her work, including several collaborations with her mother. In fact, it was in Colorado where she began work on “Sunrise in Memphis,” a story about a girl’s road trip through the South and a cowboy she meets along the way. It’s also when her health began to decline. Burnett writes: “I can honestly say that just about everyone who knew Eddie Boy’s Carrie loved her. Maybe that’s because she loved them right back.” Cookout! Those few words sum up the relationship she had with her daughter, Starts Fri 5pm and is a fitting tribute.
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