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  • Full Circle

  • From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again
  • By: Andrea Barber
  • Narrated by: Andrea Barber
  • Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (418 ratings)

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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
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Wow. I LOVED this book!

Andrea managed to put into words how I felt/feel struggling with anxiety and depression, recovering from divorce, and being a single mom. I laughed. I cried. I felt so understood. Thank you Andrea! I am amazed at how down to earth this book is. One of my favorite memoirs to date.

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Wow

This book was amazing I could not put it down couldn’t wait to get free time to hear more of it!!!!! A must read/ listen

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Great book!

Andrea tells her story with humor and vulnerability. This is a great reflection on a life well, though not always easily, lived. It also is a wonderful look into the Full House “family.” If you are a fan of the show this is a must read!

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Real and Relatable

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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Relatable

A very relatable story that doesn't get shared often enough. Andrea needs a big THANK YOU for speaking her truth, the good bad and ugly of it.

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Well done and thank you

Well done! Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️ I highly recommend this book, especially if you grew up on Full House like I did!

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Love it!!!

This is a beautiful, emotional, and real story!! Thank you for sharing your heart with us Andrea! And for blessing us with Kimmy Gibler!

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