Carol Burnett Books in Order

Inspired by children’s ideas about their futures, Carol Burnett acts out a range of possible careers. The illustrated exploration moves from familiar trades to adventurous professions, inviting young readers to imagine what they might become.

Carol Burnett recalls growing up in a crowded Hollywood apartment with her grandmother amid poverty and her parents’ alcoholism. Family tragedy and early signs of comic talent shape this account of a difficult but emotionally rich childhood.

Carol Burnett revisits her life and career through personal anecdotes about friendships, famous sketches and unexpected encounters. Stories of fellow performers sit beside memories of loss, success and the unpredictable situations that supplied her comedy.

Carol Burnett remembers her daughter Carrie Hamilton through diaries, correspondence and recollections of their life together. Addiction, recovery, artistic independence and cancer shape a mother’s account of love, resilience and the daughter she lost.

Carol Burnett looks behind the scenes of her long-running variety show, recalling its performers, guest stars and favorite sketches. Production stories and improvised moments reveal how the ensemble created its distinctive comedy across eleven seasons.