Wishful Drinking, starring Princess Leia Organa, born in space and raised on Alderaan

What is it like to live after electroconvulsive therapy, AKA ECT, or electroshock therapy for those who are not familiar with it? The answer lies within Carrie Fisher's (more commonly known as Princess Leia) mind. She was born into a warped sense of reality to two superstars: the singer, Eddie Fisher; and the iconic moviestar, Debbie Reynolds. She never really formed a correct sense of reality, as she grew up with hollywood, movies, actors, and actresses. Her father left her mother at the age of very very young. Eddie Fisher actually just went to console his best friend's (who had just died in a tragic plane crash) widow wife. "He first dried her eyes with his handkerchief, then he consoled her with flowers, and he ultimately consoled her with his penis." (Fisher 34) Her reality would definitely be much different from the average Joe's. On top of all this, she was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, formerly known as Manic Depression, at the young age of 24, which consequently warped her sense of reality even more. "I emerge from my three-week-long ECT treatment to discover that I am not only this Princess Leia creature but also several-sized dolls, various T-shirts and posters, some cleansing items, and a bunch of other merchandise." (Fisher 9) Her view on the world after her treatment is very intriguing and drives me onward through the depths of her mind.