Reviews tagging 'Gaslighting'

Open Book: A Memoir by

4 reviews

smoothlikebutter's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Great celebrity memoir. She seems honest, human, and kind. Shares some gossip. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Body shaming, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Addiction, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Car accident, Death, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Child death

housedesignerking's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

She doesn't delve into what you may initially think she would. For example, she doesn't throw any credence at the rumor that her label forced her to show her belly button for sex appeal, nor does she ever give any validity to the rumor about permanent damage to her singing voice. Maybe the rumors were false. Maybe the rumor about adopting a bad technique for awhile is the one that's true? 🤷 Who knows?! I really don't care, truly. I've heard some of her newest stuff and don't really hear any vocal strain. This is one of the best autobiographies I've ever read! She doesn't really give a play by play of her careers, but rather writes this as if she's recalling her memories to you in an in-person conversation. It's more than charming. It's alluring. She also shows growth and a willingness to laugh at herself,  which is very becoming. Maybe her vocal strain over a decade ago was a cry for help? It could have been because part of this book was about her facing her demons. It's also funny at parts. Especially how she describes the way she sings, LoL. 5 stars.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Death, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

cait's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

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

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.

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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