About the book-
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 ten-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 twelve 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.
My thoughts-
I grew up watching Full House like most other kids that grew up in the 90's. I was super excited to hear about the reboot and was pleasantly shocked when it turned out to be a great show with the same vibes as the original but at the same time able to be current. I always loved all of the characters, but found that as a kid I most related to Stephanie, probably because we are closest in age. As an adult, I relate more to D.J., but kind of wish I could be more like Kimmy Gibbler, who is who she is and doesn't care what anyone else thinks about it. I always knew that Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy, quit acting after the original Full House, so I was shocked to see just how awesome she still was at playing this character all of these years later. Full Circle is a memoir by Barber, that tells us about doing just that from her years on Full House, to the things that happened in between, and then back to Fuller House. She is very candid about her struggles with mental health, which I could 100% relate to, and her life in general. It was interesting to hear about how normal her life has been, and how "normal" she is now even back in the holiday spotlight. Full Circle is a great read for any fan of Full House or Fuller House.
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