Erin Carr didn't have the comfy childhood that one would think could come with a father who can call a handful of celebrities as friends. With both parents battling their own addictions and then battling her own, Erin had many hoops to get through to get to a healthy place and then her dad unexpectedly dies at his place of work at the young age of 58 and Erin is thrust into the spotlight and back into the battle with her addictions.

A memoir that really hit home about how a child can inherit many things from a parent. And a book that deals with grief and loss and a book that I will hold onto when I am battling the loss of a parent. I would recommend this book to any friend who is dealing specifically with the loss of a parent as Erin brutally describes the pit that she fell into when her dad passed away suddenly and how that affected all facets of her life. I want to hold on to this one to re read when I need a book as a friend in a time of need.

I read and admired David Carr's memoir, The Night of the Gun, nearly 10 years ago in a college nonfiction workshop. Erin Lee Carr's All That You Leave Behind is a great companion to that book, but also stands alone—a portrait of a relationship between father and daughter, of the ways in which the daughter's life both mirrors and diverges from that of her parent. Beautiful, thoughtful writing.

I blew through this. Raw and mesmerizing. Erin Lee Carr unpacks a lot in this extremely readable and often unflattering portrayal of launching out on her own (mostly) in her early 20s. Although this is about her father dying, it’s really a memoir of young adulthood and alcoholism. A reckoning with the author’s struggles through the lens of her father’s death and their unique relationship. Her dad and mentor—reporter David Carr, who struggled with his own addiction and has a true comeback story of his own, as told in Night of the Gun—dies unexpectedly. Erin reels. This story is about coming undone and coming back together, over and over.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Ballantine for the ARC!

WOW what a powerful and beautifully written memoir written by Erin Lee Carr about her father David Carr. 

Erin really opened up in this book and left nothing out, the writing was raw and emotional. I loved how Erin was completely honest throughout the memoir about her feelings. What a breathtaking memoir that should be on everyone's must read list!

This was a very wise, honest memoir. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and took a lot of it to heart. Very captivating and real is this relationship and bond between father and daughter, and the grieving through growth is compelling.

I really liked this book. I’m not big on media or movies or things like that, but still found the story compelling. It was a good tribute to her father and it was really easy to read.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Erin Carr is a celebrated documentary filmmaker and the daughter of the late David Carr, a well-known New York Times writer (and infamous, longtime addict) who died suddenly in the Times newsroom.

In the memoir, the younger Carr looks back on her somewhat tumultuous life with her larger-than-life father. And though she recalls some harrowing moments throughout the years when her father fell victim to his addiction, what really stands out are the moments when he was just being her dad.

And it’s clear that Carr was an incredible father. He was unfailingly encouraging and effusive in his love for her. He was constantly telling her how proud he was of her and how much he loved her. They had an extraordinary relationship, and as readers, we get to be privy to it with Erin Carr’s amazing collection of conversations via email, text, and G-chat that she has saved and shares in the book.

This book surprised me. I had expected it to be a dark tale of addiction (something that, unfortunately, was passed on from father to daughter), and though those moments are certainly there, the book is ultimately joyful, uplifting, and inspiring. You are able to witness an incredible father/daughter relationship, and two people that likely lived in a way that would not leave room for regrets. Carr’s early passing was certainly tragic, but at least there were no “I wish I would have told him this” thoughts. They loved each other and were open about their love. They said what needed to be said, and in that way, the book is really an unexpected model for the way parent/child relationships should be. And it really makes you want to call your dad. ☺

I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley. “All That You Leave Behind” is a memoir by Erin Lee Carr, daughter of late NYT media columnist David Carr. As one would expect, Erin’s memoir provides insight into her father as a journalist, a recovered addict and a parent. But what I really appreciated is how well these stories are told; that’s what makes the book so readable, so intriguing.

Erin Carr poured utter and raw honesty and emotion in her memoir, All That You Leave Behind. I admire and respect her courage to share her tumultuous past and her intense relationship she had with her dad and family with her readers. She must have struggled as she recounted her life as she chose which parts to share, and I’m guessing she shed many a tear and experienced grief and sorrow again and again as she wrote it. I found her story beautifully told, and though I am not familiar with her or her father, I am now intrigued to learn more about them.

Erin Lee Carr has written an open honest rawclook at her life her challenges.Its also an ode to her dad David Carr a renowned journalist their relationship his challenges their connection.A book that will have you shedding tears become totally drawn in a wonderful real read Highly recommend. # netgalley #randomhouse

In 2015, Erin Lee Carr's father, the writer David Carr, passed away. This book travels backward and forward in time from that point, talking about Erin's relationship with her dad, their shared struggles with substance abuse, her career and personal life, and how she coped with his death.

While this book tells a very specific story of Erin's life and the role her father played, it also tells a larger story of parents and children everywhere and how our lives weave together. As a parent and a child, I was able to see things from both Erin's and David's point of view - I thought about what I'm doing well and what I could be doing better.

One thing that I really appreciated about this book is that Erin doesn't make her dad into a saint. It's clear how much she loved and looked up to him, but she's also open about some of his flaws. I think that's comforting to hear - you don't have to be a perfect parent to be a good one. I also really loved the how the emails from David to Erin show the strong relationship they had.

At the end of the book, Erin incudes a list of "Things I Learned from David Carr," such as "Listen when you enter a room," and "Don't be the first one to talk, but if you do talk first, say something smart." He shared countless life lessons with his daughter, and I'm glad she shared them with me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine for the ARC.

All That You Leave Behind is a revealing, candid memoir of Erin Carr. It's also a tribute to her father. David Carr was the one constant in her life, her mentor, both father and mother, and her sounding board. Part of the memoir relates her growing up years and her father's challenges. Carr faced similar challenges, with alcohol. Suddenly, her go to person is no longer there to guide her and she's groundless for a time. Mining all the digital forms of communication between her father and herself, Carr compiles a guide for living and gets on with getting on. It's a revealing story about how one has to cope with a demise of a much relied upon parent, in so many aspects.

All That You Leave Behind is written by Erin Carr, the beloved New York Times columnist David Carr who passed away February 12, 2015. In this memoir, Erin Carr talks about her own struggles with addiction, which her father battled too as chronicled in his own memoir Night of the Gun. Erin's book is essentially about her relationship with her father who was also her mentor. She tells about how she faces many of the same demons (addiction) that her father did as well.

What I liked the most about the book was that Erin includes email exchanges with her father, so it's as if you get to hear his voice in the book. I think that concept is really cool and unique. It allows Erin to really give us a real sense of what their relationship was. I had a hard time putting my kindle down, I was that enthralled with the book. I've always been a big fan of David Carr and I am glad NetGalley allowed me to preview this book in exchange for my honest review.