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Open Book: A Memoir by

49 reviews

jessicaharleee's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Pregnancy

Moderate: Sexual assault

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

lilsisbooklist's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

Review to come. Pg 401

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault

Minor: Animal death, Death, and Grief

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

sarahyjackson's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

A really enjoyable audio read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, 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

alysalovely's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.5

I love this book. Jessica Simpson deserves so much more credit than she has received.
I listened to the audiobook and that was even more fun bc it felt like she was personally telling me about her life.
I’m so proud of her, as much as I can be for a stranger. But hearing her tell her story feels like getting to know a new friend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, and Sexual assault