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Open Book

By: Jessica Simpson
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The number-one New York Times best seller

Includes six new songs by Jessica Simpson, available exclusively in the Open Book audiobook. Performed by the author featuring her music throughout.

Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age 15, 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 listeners 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 listeners 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 audiobook 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.

Includes the songs "Heartbeat", "Practice What You Preach", "Sweet Temptation", "Your Fool" (featuring Willie Nelson), "Party of One", and "Free Will" by Jessica Simpson.

©2020 Jessica Simpson (P)2020 HarperAudio

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Wow, just wow

Absolutley loved this book. I wasnt really interested in Jessica Simpson, I've never followed her career or took any interest in her music but I have to say that I am impressed with the story she has told of her journey. i even love the songs and intend to listen to more of her music and maybe watch the newly wed series! This book shows that she is a strong, loving, caring, talented woman and I take my hat off to her xo

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A must read!

Now this was a spur of the moment buy and I am so glad that I did. I didn't know JESSICA SIMPSON until I read this.. I was at some points sitting in my car after I had arrived just to hear what was coming up next. I cold hear the pain and sorrow in her voice as well as the laughter and joy. Highly recommend this read

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loved

I really enjoyed this audio book. Jessica was very honest and candid. loved her songs at the end..hope to hear more from her

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Interesting background to a pop star

If you grew up in the 90s/2000s you’ll know Jessica Simpson from that time but apart from her music I didn’t know a lot else ! Was interesting hearing her tell her story and how far she’s come. Only thing is I had to listen to it on 1.5x otherwise it was so slow. And the one thing I couldn’t stand was when she’d come to an emotional part of the book and her voice would “break”. It felt acted and not genuine. But otherwise an easy listen :)

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I love Jessica Simpson more now.

it was nice to hear Jessica reading her life story, about faith, showing courage, being strong through her personal and career challenges and overcoming the hurdles in her and many other people's lives just the same. great listen.
I was a fan of Jessica before but even more so now. well done .

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Lovely and beautifully narrated

I absolutely loved listening to this read by Jessica herself. You can really tell she put her heart and soul into this book, and I just love everything from that era. It takes you back, not only to her upbringing and the Newlyweds era, but also everything she has experienced and grown from since. I wish I could give it six stars. Incredible x

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Unexpectedly great and quite riveting

I’m not sure what made me select this autobiography but I’m glad I did. Beautifully written and incredibly honest. Sad that it’s over and wondering how she’s doing now in 2023….

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Heartfelt and raw

I started this read without expectations. It was entrancing! Raw, real and heartfelt. I felt like she was a dear friend by the time I finished. Her dedication to members of the defence force and her acts of charity warmed my heart.

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Good book!

Never was a fan of Jessica Simpson but this book really shows a different side of her, 100% of the version of the media back then made of her. She was honest and very candid. Lovely read

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Loved this book!

Didn’t know Jessica beyond the tabloid headline so wasn’t sure what to expect but what an amazing story! Definitely recommend!

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