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Pretty good.

Book & podcast rec: Open Book was ghost-written by Kevin Carr O‘Leary, who either has a hold on Jessica Simpson's voice or her songwriting ability translates to memoir. Though JS lays out much for the readers' benefit, she can talk around other's stories, which makes the podcast all the more juicy. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jessica-simpsons-open-book-with-ashley-nic...

This one surprised me! Deeper than expected.

I enjoyed this book very much and thought that Jessica Simpson is a beautiful writer… I applaud her for being so open and raw with her struggles! A very solid celebrity memoir!

I honestly enjoyed this way more than I expected to! #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks @StayCurious #teamgamesleighers

#Challenge2021

An #ImpuseReads based strictly on curiosity & I honestly predicted/expected to DNF it. I‘m happy to say that I was blown away & very much enjoyed it. That‘ll show me for making so many assumptions before even starting it🤦🏻‍♀️

Borrowed the audio on a whim from #Hoopla and was instantly hooked. Jessica Simpson is honest, funny, relatable and willing to share her flaws and strengths. If you grew up listening to the music of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, 98 Degrees & John Mayer this memoir will really hit some high notes 🎶 In her sweet southern drawl, Jessica shares her intimate moments of triumphs and failures. Very engaging ♥️

Jessica Simpson is really delightful! She reminds me of Gabrielle Union in her accessibility and honesty. She‘s the girl you want to hang with. And she‘s beautiful inside & outside ♥️

Another example of #procrastination @Simona #AvoidingDrZ 😉

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I had a feeling I would enjoy this, but I didn‘t expect to love it like I did! Jessica‘s memoir feels so honest, vulnerable, and genuine, like you‘re having a deep conversation with a good friend. It seems like she poured her heart into her words; multiple times it even sounded like she was close to tears as she read. A compelling listen from start to finish! 🎧

I've never really been a Jessica Simpson fan, but I'm glad I read this. It made me realize I should give her more credit for being who she is. I know, this is her side of all the stories but that's the whole point, isn't it? We've all got our stories. And that's what makes us who we are.

1. NF: Tagged ; HF: Spring Magic
2. Two thumbs up!
3. I read a variety of genres but I think contemporary fiction is what I‘m most drawn to.

Play along, Littens! #WondrousWednesday

Definitely gives me a lot more insight into her.

I missed a couple of days for #CuriousCovers but since I had my choices picked out, I'll share.

#Closeup @eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

These may very well pop up in a future #littenlisten because I'm not getting to them this month. @aperfectmjk

I 💙 Jessica. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Today‘s reading (when I get off work) ♥️♥️

Okay, so I am very Southern. Born and raised in South Georgia and I sound like a cross between Scarlett O Hara and Foghorn Leghorn. However, my Southern accent doesn‘t make me stupid. I relate to this paragraph so much. I think that I get underestimated sometimes because of how I talk.

Jessica Simpson‘s essay, Take the Lead isn‘t in the Litsy database yet but I‘m using it for one of my free spaces. Would have liked it to be a bit longer but it is inspiring especially if you‘re feeling stuck and afraid about your current place in life. #BookSpinBingo

Fantastic audiobook. Jessica reads it herself and the honesty and vulnerability she‘s showing here is pretty big. The things that were said to her when she was starting out are pretty appalling. Definitely worth a listen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I absolutely loved this book. I‘ve always been a big fan of Jessica Simpson and I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook. She did a great job narrating. It was heartfelt and well written. Her stories were relatable and inspiring and nostalgic for readers who grew up when she became popular. Loved the bonus music and really looked forward to this every time I got a chance to listen. This is one that was perfect as an audiobook!

I kept suspending my Libby hold on this book for almost an entire year, and I‘m sorry I did. I‘m really enjoying it. Simpson is so likable!

This quote hit me because I‘ve been known to say that I‘m hard on people, but I‘m harder on myself. It‘s easy to forget to be gentle, to forget that most of us are just trying to (as Prince would say) get through this thing called life.

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I loved the raw honesty. Made me like her more to be honest. But to be fair her shoes and bag line on point too. Just saying.

I really enjoyed this memoir. Recommend.

All the media hype didn‘t live up to my expectations. But, it brought me back to my junior high days.

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Absolutely loved this book! Jessica Simpson pours herself onto the pages. I feel a connection to her now and hope to find the kind of love in my life she found with Eric
#read2021

I am absolutely loving this book. Jessica reads the audiobook and she‘s so emotional during so much of it. She has really put everything out there and poured her soul out into the pages of this book

Whether or not you are a fan, Open Book is an engrossing read that grapples with sexism, abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression, and fame. Simpson is also incredibly likeable and unbelievably candid, you will find yourself rooting for her. An unexpected gem.

Second read, first audio.

There were several moments in this #audiobook that I thought Jessica was going to burst into tears. This is a candid memoir, especially by celebrity standards. She talks openly about abuse, death, divorce, body dysmorphia, alcoholism, and that self-serving douche John Mayer. (I‘ve never liked John, FWIW.) I‘m glad she‘s in a good place now, sober with Eric and her kids. Enthusiastic pick!

2020 #80 This book seems genuine. Sincere. She seems to want to help the reader learn from her mistakes. It‘s not a tell all. It‘s truthful but respectful. Well, to everyone but John Mayer...and he deserved what he got.

I think this is the first memoir I‘ve read about a pop star. It‘s not my typical genre, but all the rave reviews had me intrigued.

I‘ve long thought Jessica has an amazing voice, but never much liked her pop songs. I always wondered if the Newlyweds image was an act.

She definitely gets personal in this memoir, esp about past relationships. She is candid, at times raw, and it‘s hard not to like her. This is a solid celeb memoir.
#NFN2020

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This book was AMAZING.

I selected this audiobook while scrolling Libby‘s “what‘s available” options. I wasn‘t expecting much, but so far I‘m really impressed with her storytelling abilities.

Up next a library hold that became available. Digital Library Loan #3 for #bookspinbingo.

This is a nominee for the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Memoir.

P.S. I'm 100% positive she is the Sea Horse on the Masked Singer. 😁

Interesting but ended up skimming through the last section.

I like her better now than I did before reading the book, but I guess I was mostly indifferent before.

I wouldn't call myself a fan of Jessica Simpson's before reading this book. She just seemed like another celebrity in the magazines and I had no interest in reading her #memoir but man I'm glad I read a positive review of it and decided to give it a try. She is vulnerable, authentic, and truly an "open book" with her struggles from childhood into motherhood. There's real substance here and I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys memoirs.

#bookreport

Finished the top four books, including Harry Potter with Florence! She wanted to immediately start book #2 the second we finished. 🥰

I went into this book thinking it would be vapid and shallow. It is far from that. Jessica gives the readers details she has never spoken about before. Details that range from intensly painful to profoundly joyful. It's thoughtfully written. #jessicasimpson #openbook #femaleauthor #womanauthor #autobiography #divorce #celebrityauthor #motherhood #musician

Did I think I was listening to a book by Brittney Spears? Why yes, I did. When did I realize it wasn‘t about Brittney? When Jessica mentioned that she wasn‘t Britney Spears. Do I care about either of them? Quite frankly, no. I‘m embarrassed to say I listened to the whole thing. So-so at best.

Jessica Simpson comes across as authentic and brave enough to recount even the painful and embarrassing parts of her life. This was a more interesting and substantial memoir than I expected.

Well...I am thoroughly blown away by how good this memoir was. Jessica was so honest and inspirational and I walk away with some powerful messages I hope to use in my life. Who knew the woman I watched in Newlyweds would come back and change my perception of her through her book!

I had heard good things about this book, so I checked it out from the library. Reading this book made me realize just how much she has done in her life. Her life sounds exhausting.

It was interesting to read about someone whose life is so different than mine. It did feel like she glossed over her current marriage with Eric. It only received a short section at the end. This was a fascinating book.

5 💫💫💫💫💫 This was definitely an open book, but a healing one. The stars have challenges just like us, money doesn't seem to be the answer to happiness. Her honesty was eye opening and I felt she was writing her story just for me. Her relationship dynamics especially with John Mayer was interesting. There is some triggers in the book, addiction plus childhood trauma, but she explains how she took on those issues successfully. #review #read

Sophie (hearts) Jessica!

What a woman. Love her. This is a great memoir.

The perfect audiobook!

I didn't realize the depth of Jessica Simpson until I read this book. I remember her mostly from her newlywed reality show and she didn't come off very interesting or even smart for that matter. She proved me wrong with this memoir. I was engaged and eager to find out about all her ups and downs. She was very brave to write about things that us common folk suffer with as well. I would definitely recommend this book.

Found this surprisingly enjoyable. I listened to the audio version which made it that much better. Unlike most celebrity autobiographies this felt pretty authentic. She definitely didn't hold much back, delving into family drama/tragedy, her failed marriage and relationships and her alcohol abuse and therapy to recover. If you're a fan of Jessica Simspon or even if you only have a mild interest, definitely worth reading/listening.

Fun fact: The audiobook includes songs.

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