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New memoir · October 6, 2026Once Upon a Trainwreck by Christy Carlson Romano: What the Memoir Covers
Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star is Christy Carlson Romano’s memoir about growing up famous and what came after. It covers her years as a Disney Channel star, her struggles as a young adult, and how she rebuilt her life, with letters to her two daughters woven throughout.
- Book: Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star
- Author: Christy Carlson Romano
- Published: October 6, 2026, Simon & Schuster
- Themes: child stardom, recovery, motherhood and starting over
What is Once Upon a Trainwreck?
Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star is Christy Carlson Romano’s memoir about growing up famous and what came after. It covers her years as a Disney Channel star, her struggles as a young adult, and how she rebuilt her life, with letters to her two daughters woven throughout.
About Christy Carlson Romano
Christy Carlson Romano is an actor, singer and podcaster known for the Disney Channel’s Even Stevens, Kim Possible (as the voice of Kim) and Cadet Kelly, as well as Broadway roles.
What the book covers
- Working as a child in film, Broadway and television
- Pressure, money problems and exploitation as a young performer
- Controlling relationships, partying and addiction in early adulthood
- Being taken advantage of by a psychic she paid, and a low point involving the FBI
- Recovery, motherhood and rebuilding her sense of self
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Find my memoir writerWho it’s for
Readers who grew up with Disney Channel in the 2000s, fans of her podcast, and anyone interested in what happens to child stars.
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What is Once Upon a Trainwreck about?
Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star is Christy Carlson Romano’s memoir about growing up famous and what came after. It covers her years as a Disney Channel star, her struggles as a young adult, and how she rebuilt her life, with letters to her two daughters woven throughout.
When was Once Upon a Trainwreck released?
Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star by Christy Carlson Romano was published by Simon & Schuster on October 6, 2026.
Who is Christy Carlson Romano?
Christy Carlson Romano is an actor, singer and podcaster known for the Disney Channel’s Even Stevens, Kim Possible (as the voice of Kim) and Cadet Kelly, as well as Broadway roles.
Where can I buy Once Upon a Trainwreck?
Once Upon a Trainwreck is available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook from major retailers including Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Audible, and from local bookstores.
Can I write a memoir even if I’m not famous?
Yes. Most memoirs are written by people who are not public figures, often for family or a small readership. Many people work with a memoir ghostwriter who interviews them and writes the book in their voice. Our Writer Match Quiz can help you find the right kind of writer.
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