Once Upon a Trainwreck
The Fall and Rise of a Child Star
$42.50
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2026
Summary
Thrust into the spotlight too young, former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano—beloved for Even Stevens, Kim Possible, and Cadet Kelly—seemed to have everything and lost more than anyone knew. In this raw and inspiring celebrity memoir, she reveals what childhood fame cost her, the fantasies she had to unlearn, and the ongoing story of finding her way back to herself.
For a generation of kids, former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano was the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668082218 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1668082217 |
| Author: | Christy Carlson Romano |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon Element |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 446g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 152mm x 229mm |
Critics Review
“As a huge Christy Carlson Romano fan, I came for the Disney nostalgia but stayed for the jaw dropping honesty. This memoirsexplores her wild ride of surviving the spotlight and makes you understand who she truly is.” – Hannah Berner, standup comedian and NYT bestselling author
“Honest, vulnerable, and incredibly insightful, Once Upon a Trainwreck is an in-your-face reminder that our greatest growth often comes from our greatest setbacks. Christy’s story is one of resilience, accountability, and the wisdom to transform her hardest lessons into a brighter future for her.” -Misha Brown, NYT-bestselling author of Be Your Own Bestie
“With warmth, humor, and remarkable candor, Christy Carlson Romano delivers the quintessential millennial memoir – equal parts Disney nostalgia, Hollywood intrigue, and hard-won wisdom. Beneath the juicy stories is a deeply moving portrait of resilience and what it takes to find yourself after growing up in the spotlight.” -Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network
“Christy is able to truly capture the rollercoaster ride that is being a child actor.” -Will Friedle, actor and writer
Christy Carlson Romano
Christy Carlson Romano is an Emmy Award–nominated actress, author, entrepreneur, content creator, host, and activist. A defining voice for a generation of Disney Channel fans, Christy became the first performer to lead a Disney Channel series, a Disney Channel Original Movie, and an animated Disney Channel series in the same era. When she is not filming, hosting, acting, creating content, or building alongside her husband, she can be found spending time with her family in Austin, Texas.
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