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deshanejt's review against another edition
5.0
If Jessica Simpson is as empathetic, honest, kind and as real in her memoir as she is in real life- I'd like to believe she is one of few celebrities truly deserving of the wealth and fame she's amassed. Hell, I'd even be her friend, too! š
Her memoir was cohesive, organized, and was so emotionally charged, that listening to her narrative in audiobook format made me cry several times.
Donating her time and money to different causes, all while juggling her careers, family, and the subsequent public eye, is so honorable... Where was all the media coverage on THAT? Instead, she's just been ripped apart for her appearance time and again...
I thought several times while listening to her tell her story, "like damn, wish I had an OUNCE of that empathy for others!" Jessica Simpson is a woman of faith, and has put in the work to be the person God set before her. She's truly an inspiration.
I've never been a die-hard fan of her music, but never disliked her either, but the songs at the end of her audiobook feel so raw, personal, and heartfelt- I'm a little disappointed to see she hasn't made more music... Maybe one day she will... If the media will stop f*cking bullying people!! š©
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Cancer, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, and Terminal illness
Minor: Animal death
hmetwade's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Pregnancy
katiejohns's review against another edition
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
bookingwithjanelle's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use
Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault
carissa230's review against another edition
3.75
Jessica gives a real and raw look at her life. There were so many moments when people were mean to her for no reason. She didnāt deserve the scrutiny she received. I hope we as humans do better by our future generations.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Alcohol
averybeans's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
5.0
Also I hate every man who has ever hurt this woman. Shame on you.
Anyway, Jessica expresses herself so beautifully throughout this memoir. She addresses the reader like a friend, which makes the listening experience more intimate. There is such an honest, vulnerable quality to her writing that put me on the verge of tears more than once. In fact, Jessica herself begins to cry during the reading of this book a few times, which made me openly weep. It felt good, though. It felt therapeutic. This is actually the first time I've ever heard someone sound so vulnerable reading their own memoir.
I just loved this so much as a longtime fan of her music and her personality. However, I think that anyone can take something from this book, even if by some chance you've never heard her name before. It is such a wonderful experience. Jessica Simpson defense squad member for life.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer and Vomit
derangedlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Physical abuse
bookiecharm's review against another edition
I lived in central Texas for years and I knew of lots of Jessicas like Simpson. So there were a lot of familiar threads to her story that I connected to immediately. Jessicas like her are from uber Baptist families and play up the dumb blonde charade. I know how hypocritical their Christian values are and I donāt need to read a memoir like this to reinforce it. This took me back to Waco and I vowed never to go back there again.
Although, Iām curious about the celebrity deep dish forthcoming, I just canāt see myself picking this up again.
Warnings below are up to page 89.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, and Homophobia