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.
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
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
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.Â
Although, I’m curious about the celebrity deep dish forthcoming, I just can’t see myself picking this up again.Â
Warnings below are up to page 89.Â
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.Â
Although, I’m curious about the celebrity deep dish forthcoming, I just can’t see myself picking this up again.Â
Warnings below are up to page 89.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
Minor: Body shaming, Drug use, and Homophobia
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