The Princess Bride is a comfort watch for me. No matter how down I get, it always cheers me up. Having viewed it an uncounted number of times since I was a child, I was unsure about how this book might change my perception of this classic film (don't worry, it didn't.) 
 Mr. Elwes & Mr. Layden did a superb job compiling this account of the making of the iconic movie. Told from Cary's POV, with additional comments peppered throughout each chapter by the rest of the crew, As You Wish does an amazing job of recounting the trials and triumphs they went through to produce an unmarketable movie that is widely enjoyed today. 
 In a time that seems scandals are all the rage, and nothing good is ever said of your co-stars/workers, As You Wish stands out. Heartwarming in a way I wasn't expecting, there is no scandal to gossip about. Just the love of a movie and a cast that, inconceivably, will be quoted for years to come. 
 Frankly, this is the best I can say for the book. It was such a pleasure to read I have added it to my want list, and my Christmas list. If you've seen The Princess Bride, you need to read this book. You probably should read The Princess Bride as well, but that can wait. If you haven't seen it yet (why not? What's wrong with you?), watch it & fall in love with it, THEN read As You Wish.