averybeans's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.25
I read the acknowledgements, thats how much I didn’t want this book to end. I did not grow up with Jessica, I never watched Newlyweds. I am so crazy happy I read this book though. It was absolutely amazing to see a young girl who had been through more than you would expect come though to be in such a good place. Her journey is not over but the one shown in the book leaves inspiration and hope for anyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infertility
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
First and foremost, the media owes Jessica Simpson an apology. Just as big of an apology as the one they owe Britney. Listening to Jessica talk about the shit the media put her through made me wanna scream and I just wanted to hold her.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Addiction, Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Drug use, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical content, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Animal death and Sexual content
Minor: Cancer and Vomit
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