katiejohns's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism
bookingwithjanelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
A memoir of a popstar, a mother, a business mogul, a boss bitch, and a human with feelings & faults. There was so much I didn't know about what she was struggling with in terms of pressure from the outside world, her family, and herself. It was open, honest and relatable. I loved that she addressed the reader quite a few times and really opened up about her life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use
Minor: Sexual assault and Child abuse
carissa230's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Jessica Simpson gives us a look at the woman behind the dumb act. Jessica is not a dumb woman, but she made a lot of money making people think she was. As I think about what she revealed about herself I can’t help but wonder if her “dumb” questions were from the alcohol and pills. We all act different and parts of our brains don’t work properly whole under the influence. If she was using during the majority of her adult life there is a good chance that a lot of those times she was under the influence and therefore not thinking properly.
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 didn’t deserve the scrutiny she received. I hope we as humans do better by our future generations.
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 didn’t deserve the scrutiny she received. I hope we as humans do better by our future generations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Drug use, Alcoholism, and Drug abuse
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
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hopeful
informative
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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
derangedlibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
She's lived an interesting life. It feels like sitting down to chat with your best friend. Very likeable person, you root for her the entire time while also being aware that she is a human being.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Drug use
Moderate: Physical abuse
bookiecharm's review against another edition
Although Simpson’s voice is captivating, a few things really bothered me. This is a story about coming to terms with traumas and it made me sick to my stomach thinking about the next instance of bad parenting or bullying or abuse in Simpson’s life.
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 don’t 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, I’m curious about the celebrity deep dish forthcoming, I just can’t see myself picking this up again.
Warnings below are up to page 89.
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 don’t 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, I’m curious about the celebrity deep dish forthcoming, I just can’t see myself picking this up again.
Warnings below are up to page 89.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, and Homophobia
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