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Title details for Rebel Rising by Rebel Wilson - Available

Rebel Rising

A Memoir

by Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson
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From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a "lively and reflective celebrity memoir seasoned with comedy and sincerity" (Kirkus Reviews) about Rebel Wilson's unconventional journey to Hollywood success and loving herself.
This "beautiful, brave book," (Jenna Bush Hager, Today) is the story of Rebel Wilson's remarkable personal transformation, from a painfully shy child in Australia who literally had to be dragged to drama classes to achieving breakout success in the US through iconic roles in Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, and Isn't It Romantic.

Through "stunningly personal revelations" (The New York Times), Rebel shares the extraordinary experiences that shaped her life. A malaria-induced hallucination? An all-style martial arts fighting tournament? Junior handling at dog shows? And this was all BEFORE she moved to Hollywood!

From her painful relationship with her father, weight gain and loss, a late-in-life sexual awakening, and fertility issues, Rebel shares her incredible journey to self-love in writing that is "frank and fun" (CBS Sunday Morning). Rebel leads you through her hard-fought path to "making it," constantly questioning, "Am I good enough? Will I ever find love? Will I ever change and become healthy?"

This extraordinarily entertaining memoir shows us how to love ourselves while making us laugh uncontrollably.

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  • Release date

    April 2, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781797163987
      • File size: 311238 KB
      • Duration: 10:48:24

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      September 13, 2024

      Australian comic and award-winning actor Wilson, whose roles in Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids launched her into stardom, offers a debut memoir that is as insightful as it is humorous. This laugh-out-loud yet sensitive work opens with her questioning motherhood, weight gain and loss, and her future--questions and problems that plague regular folk just as much as they do celebrities. Wilson, who grew up in Sydney as the oldest daughter of four, also recounts her unconventional childhood and her life prior to making it in the movies. The stories of her youth are just as fun as the name-dropping and behind-the-scenes tales from her acting life. In addition to the humor, listeners will also appreciate Wilson's candor as she describes the self-doubt and insecurity that accompanied her on her journey to Hollywood. Brilliantly narrating her own work, Wilson allows her genuineness to shine through, and her personality seems to match the energy she gives off on the big screen. VERDICT A funny, poignant, and relatable celebrity memoir that will surely garner Wilson more fans.--Erin Cataldi

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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