Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis

This is the memoir of growing up as the daughter of Harold Ramis, the beloved writer, director and iconic Egon the Ghostbuster. I missed the author at reading a couple weeks ago in nearby Woodstock IL (at the Harold Ramis Theater on the famous square where Groundhogs Day was filmed.) I grew up on Ramis’ films but I didn’t know that much about him other than his filmography. Learning about his life though his daughter’s appreciation was enjoyable and personal. He was an incredible father, not perfect, but who is? He made great movies and had wonderful adventures but his family was the center of his world. I enjoyed the photos interspersed throughout and the anecdotes about growing up on movie sets. This book isn’t all fun and show more games, Violet Ramis had some rough times growing up and is very candid about her experiences, and how her father’s unconditional support shaped her into the functional adult she is today. I won’t lie, by the end I was sobbing and want to go back and rewatch every Ramis film. Definitely a good read. 4.5/5 stars ⭐️ show less