The Best Awful

In this sequel to Postcards from the Edge, Carrie Fisher's The Best Awful follows Suzanne Vale as she grapples with new challenges following her husband's departure for a man. Struggling with loneliness and the side effects of her medication, Suzanne decides to stop taking her meds, leading to a whirlwind of impulsive decisions that take her to Mexico and ultimately into a mental hospital. Blending humor and tragedy, the story explores the turbulent spectrum of manic depression while highlighting Suzanne's journey back to sanity with the support of her friends and family.