Full Circle

From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again

By: Andrea Barber

Narrated by: Andrea Barber

She grew up in front of the world on the beloved sitcom Full House, but then actress Andrea Barber abruptly left Hollywood. Why did she leave and what did she do for 20 years out of the spotlight before returning to television? This is her funny and inspiring memoir of fame, heartache, resilience - and the reboot of a lifetime....

When Kimmy Gibbler burst into the Tanners' home on Full House in 1987, audiences immediately connected with the confident and quirky pre-teen character, played by 10-year-old actress Andrea Barber. During an eight-season run on one of the most popular series of the '80s and '90s, Andrea came of age in front of millions. But she was as far removed from her character as a girl can get. The introverted young star was plagued with self-doubt, insecurities, and debilitating anxieties that left her questioning her identity after the show's cancelation. Andrea wouldn't return to the public eye until 2016, for Fuller House. So what happened in those intervening decades that Andrea jokingly calls "the lost years"?

For starters, Andrea never stopped working. But it was on a series of life-changing transitions: earning a college degree, then a Master's, building a career in international education, getting married, and starting a family. She also faced some unforeseeable transitions: navigating a sudden divorce after nearly 12 years of marriage, and second-guessing her capabilities as a single mother. But it was her devastating bout with post-partum anxiety and depression that derailed Andrea's life - and became a crucial turning point.

Full Circle is a raw, refreshingly honest look into the life of a celebrity who has never been fully comfortable in the spotlight. Here Andrea shares her deeply personal struggles with mental health in a way she has never done before. She opens up about fighting her way back and finding solace - while finding herself - all before her life came full circle with her costars and lifelong friends on Fuller House. Sharing her journey from child star, to champion of mental health, and back to stardom, Andrea writes in a way that feels like catching up with an old friend.

You'll laugh, reminisce, and finally get to know the woman behind the zany next-door neighbor.

©2019 Andrea Barber (P)2019 Recorded Books

Real and Relatable

Listening to this book is worth your time...whether you are a Full House fan or not.

Awesome!

This was a great book! It was much better than I thought it would be! I felt as if I learned much more about Andrea than I ever knew and I love her so much more now!

Wow

This book was amazing. I started listening because I just finished watching full house and fuller house. I had no idea that this book would touch me as much as it did. It taught me that mental illness can happen to anyone anywhere. It taught me that no all celebrities are as perfect as they seem on TV. I simply loved it.

Delightful & inspirational

I didn’t know much of anything about Andrea, but as an 80’s baby I watched every episode of Full House and the subsequent reboot. I enjoyed hearing about her experiences and the struggles she had with fame and celebrity. I appreciated her honesty and realness. I would recommend anyone who was a fan of either show, give it a listen.

Loved this book!!

Andrea Barber is genuine and a great voice for those experiencing mental health challenges. I learned a lot and loved how she wove her life and her TV experiences into her story. This book is a wonderful read or listen!!