Brutally Demi

After the negative publicity indicating that Demi would expose the people responsible for her battles, I thought twice about listening. But, I saw this in the same week that St Elmo’s celebrated its 35th anniversary, so I saw this as a sign to give this book a chance.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Demi, the Demi that the media portrayed. This Demi is deep. She surprisingly shares the same insecurities as every woman I know. She’s also had it a lot harder than most people.

There is no blame laid on Ashton or Bruce, or even her parents. She takes responsibility and is accountable for her actions. This is not what the media portrayed, but neither is Demi. There are lessons and messages here for everyone and that makes this megastar very relatable.

I wish Demi all the very best for her future endeavours and thank her for her honesty. Highly recommended to all.

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Honest , Intimate & Emotional

Amazing!
Demi has been one of my favourite actors for years. This memoir shows her vulnerability. By sharing her struggles and background it makes you feel completely empathetic and you connect with struggles you may have had through your own life. Bravo Demi, I loved every chapter.

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powerful story with a powerful message

Demi was a picture of success. Listening to her story you realise that behind the scenes she was struggling with the same real issues as the rest of the real world. I especially loved the learnings wrapped in her experiences. Her narration made it all the more real, raw, honest and awfully relatable. It was compelling. I could not stop listening. I highly recommend this book to every woman who has ever doubted herself.

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Demi - laying her life bare

A great read. Demi, showing herself inside-out so that we may grasp the opportunity to do the same.

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So raw, so honest, so beautiful.

Superbly narrated by Demi herself. A very open account of her life and the challenges she had to confront. An truly amazing lady.

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powerful read

interesting history but a powerful message. a message a lot of women learn a long and heartbreaking way.

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Captivating

A very raw and though provoking account through the eyes of Demi Moore. An outstanding audio and paperback. Offers a very deep and meaningful journey of how Demi Moore became who she is today. Read like a puzzle, with each piece falling into place, as the reader you feel immensely connected to the journey and realization of discovery along the way. Highly recommend

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The best book I’ve listened to all year!

Demi Moore’s life has been so diverse, filled with extreme lows and incredible highs. But it’s the in- betweens that make this autobiography. The parts of her ‘normal’ life we don’t generally hear about are just as interesting if not more. I learnt a lot about her family life and her reasons for taking various projects that I found fascinating. Demi is intelligent, funny and loving. It comes across in spades. Her narration is 100% perfect, I never rate books as 10/10 but this time I am. I think if you enjoy Hollywood type stories you’d love it- but even if you don’t. It’s funny, interesting an so good I listened to the whole book in one sleep deprived night. Enjoy!

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Great listen

This story is sad, triumphant, touching and beautiful. Demi's narration is outstanding and I became very invested in her journey. Highly recommended.

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Intense

What an unexpected listen. So very sad but still uplifting, moving and inspirational. Thank you