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Open Book by Jessica Simpson

8 reviews

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

booksalacarte's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Gaslighting

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

clpaige's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Alcohol

Moderate: Misogyny, Medical content, and Gaslighting

Minor: Animal death

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

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

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

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

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: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Moderate: Animal death and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer and Vomit