BookPeople Presents: Christy Carlson Romano - Once Upon a Trainwreck

BookPeople welcomes Christy Carlson Romano in conversation with Misha Brown to celebrate the release of Once Upon a Trainwreck.
About this Event

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• Location: The 2nd floor of BookPeople.
• Run time: 45-60 minute discussion, followed by a signing line.
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About the book:

Christy Carlson Romano became famous before she could protect herself. In this equally raw and inspiring memoir, the former Disney Channel star reveals her toxic rise to fame, how she lost it all, and the hard-won comeback that made her stronger and more successful than ever before.

For a generation of kids, Christy Carlson Romano was their TV big sister. At her peak, she was sixteen years old and starring in two major television shows, Even Stevens and Kim Possible, and an original movie, Cadet Kelly. She was Disney’s smart, serious girl next door, a role model who had it all together. But in reality, she was anything but.

Christy was placed into show business while still in elementary school. She wanted to be a good girl: to help her family and to make her parents happy. From indie movie gigs and Broadway performances in New York to television shoots in Hollywood, Christy’s existence was dually marked by brilliance and turmoil: bright-eyed success on the stage and emotional and financial strife behind the scenes. Christy faced a roller coaster of bullying, exploitation, and the relentless pursuit of perfection personally and professionally. And as she got older, her people pleasing tendencies took a darker turn: she dated controlling men, started partying in to order fit in, descended into addiction, and was emotionally blackmailed into giving thousands of dollars to a manipulative psychic.

But after hitting rock bottom in an FBI office, Christy pulls her life back together, reparenting herself to become more resilient than ever.

This is more than a celebrity memoir; it’s an inspiring account of raising oneself, of finding inner strength and perseverance. Punctuated by letters from Christy to her two young daughters, Once Upon a Trainwreck is a propulsive and gripping testament to survival, self-discovery, and the pursuit of an authentic life.

About the author:

Christy Carlson Romano is an Emmy-nominated actress, entrepreneur, content creator, host, activist, and Disney icon. Christy became the first person to star in three Disney Channel projects simultaneously, solidifying herself as one of the hardest working teens in the industry at the time. Along with her various television shows and movies, at just six years old Christy was cast in several national tours of Broadway musicals, including Annie, The Will Rogers Follies, and The Sound of Music before making her Broadway debut in the Tony Award–winning musical Parade. Christy is also known for bringing Disney Princess Belle to life in the highly acclaimed Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. When Christy is not busy filming, hosting, acting, creating content, or building out her and her husband’s company, she can be found spending time with her family exploring their surroundings in Austin, Texas.

About the moderator:

Misha Brown is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author, comedian, speaker, and digital creator. His debut book, Be Your Own Bestie, became an instant bestseller, further cementing the connection he has built with more than 9 million followers across social media. Named Motivational Creator of the Year and recognized by The Webby Awards for social impact, Misha’s work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Tamron Hall Show, People, USA Today, and more. Through his signature blend of humor, honesty, and heart, he has become one of the most recognizable voices in personal growth and digital media.

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