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Open Book: A Memoir by

13 reviews

deshanejt's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

What started as a continuation into my curiosity of "Blondes in Hollywood", has left me enlightened yet again- that social media and Hollywood has victimized yet another incredibly intelligent, intellectual, and talented woman into being another "blonde bimbo". It's insulting, damaging, and incredibly cruel...

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! 😅

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!! 😩

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Content Warnings

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

lids_84's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

This was definitely a surprise win for me. I am a fan of Jessica Simpson and already had the belief that she was smarter than the media gave her credit for, however this was cemented after reading this 

Jessica was so open and honest about her family, upbringing, relationships and personal struggles. The book was told in chronically order and was well written. I chose the audio version which Jess narrated herself and the emotion in the reading made me laugh and cry along with Jess. Absolutely loved this and I have an even greater respect for the gorgeous Jessica Simpson after this 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Bullying and Sexual assault

haleybre's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Fatphobia, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

hmetwade's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

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

em_no_el30's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Body shaming

Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder

Minor: Cancer, Death, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Dementia, Grief, and Car accident

potaylachips's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

I never really like to rate memoirs or nonfiction of this sort because I feel like I’m not supposed to find entertainment in someone sharing their story. But the reason I gave this  book 4 stars is because, towards the middle I completely zoned out. I was here and wasn’t all at the same time. That was the only flaw of the book. Some things could have been left out, I feel, but again it’s not my place to judge someone’s life. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Drug abuse

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault

Minor: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

cait's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism

leanderson's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, and War

sorryimallbookedup's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Infertility