Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

Open Book by Jessica Simpson

26 reviews

niamhdee's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Dysphoria

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

Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

emmasbookishself's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Open Book was the perfect title for this book as it was guided by the actual journals Jessica wrote throughout her life, and it’s just like a personal journal with no details spared. 

There’s a rawness and vulnerability that I think most women can relate to. The struggles Jessica shares are real and all too common. 

Don’t underestimate this memoir, there’s far more to it than you may expect. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol

katiejohns's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy

tanyafrey's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, 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

elena's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Sexual assault

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

eaking's review against another edition

hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Rape

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