Open Book
Author: Jessica Simpson
Publication Date: February 4, 2020
Publisher: Dey Street Books
Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Synopsis:
Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she’s kept since age fifteen, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining.
This was supposed to be a very different book. Five years ago, Jessica Simpson was approached to write a motivational guide to living your best life. She walked away from the offer, and nobody understood why. The truth is that she didn’t want to lie.
Jessica couldn’t be authentic with her readers if she wasn’t fully honest with herself first.
Now, America’s Sweetheart, preacher’s daughter, pop phenomenon, reality TV pioneer, and the billion-dollar fashion mogul invites readers on a remarkable journey, examining a life that blessed her with the compassion to help others but also burdened her with an almost crippling need to please. Open Book is Jessica Simpson using her voice, heart, soul, and humor to share things she’s never shared before.
First celebrated for her voice, she became one of the most talked-about women in the world, whether for music and fashion, her relationship struggles, or as a walking blonde joke. But now, instead of being talked about, Jessica is doing the talking. Her book shares the wisdom and inspirations she’s learned and shows the real woman behind all the pop-culture clichés — “chicken or fish,” “Daisy Duke,” “football jinx,” “mom jeans,” “sexual napalm…” and more. Open Book is an opportunity to laugh and cry with a close friend, one that will inspire you to live your best, most authentic life, now that she is finally living hers.
Jessica Simpson’s Open Book does what so many celebrity memoirs fail to: give an in depth look at her life. Jessica Simpson came across as open and honest. She didn’t hide her faults or try to paint herself always in the best light. She pointed out her part in everything that happened to her and around her over the years. Obviously, it’s her opinions and memories so it is probably a little biased, but it came off feeling valid and impressed me. I honestly have a higher opinion of Jessica Simpson now than I did in the past. Open Book is one of the best memoirs I have read in recent years.
Okay, I wasn’t going to read this but now after reading your review, you have convinced me! Awesome review Deanna!🌞💜
LOL. Thanks, Susan. I think if you like memoirs and can remember some stuff from the time she was most famous, you will enjoy it.
I’m glad this one was so good for you. The next time I’m in the mood for a non-fiction, this is my first pick. Great review!
Thanks! I hope you end up loving it when you try it again.
I confess I always think of the “chicken of the sea” discussion whenever I hear her name. I’m glad she’s able to show more depth to her.
She totally talks about that in here, too! 🙂
Definitely does sound like a well-written, detailed memoir. Glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, I like that she seemed to go deeper than other celebs.
WOW! Now i’m even more excited to get to this <3
This is really fantastic to hear! I haven’t followed Jessica Simpson very much, but I do see how her personality would lead to an honest and open memoir. I will have to check it out, too! 🙂
If you do, I hope you like it!
When I saw this book I thought that I’d definitely be passing, but your review changed my mind! Love that she’s being so real and open about her flaws.
Yay! Glad I could change your mind!
I’m glad that this one was a hit for you! Great review!
Thanks!
Great review! I’m not into biographies or memoirs, but i’m glad you enjoyed this book!
Thanks!
I’m looking for some memoirs to read during 2020 and I think I just found one of them. Your review convinced me to give this one a shot. Thanks, Deanna. 🙂
Yay! I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks, Deanna! 🙂