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Open Book

Written by: Jessica Simpson
Narrated 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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Just wow

I was not sure what to expect, maybe some entertainment? I did not expect to become fully immersed and unable to stop listening. I laughed, shook my head and cried. I developed a new respect for Jessica, hearing all she’s been through and to do it with a gracious heart and beautiful spirit. She’s fat more relatable than I ever could have imagine. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for sharing her journey.

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Thank you for being an, "Open Book."

I loved the peek behind the fame and fortune, where she opened up about her early life; her abuse, her rise to fame, creating her fashion empire and her identity along the way. It would be difficult growing into your own person, while being scrutinized constantly on only one facet of your being. She has overcome so many obstacles to get to where she is today and I am glad that she has become an, "Open Book," as this can help so many others whom share similar struggles.

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  • 2020-02-14

Raw & Emotional!

I absolutely loved this book! I didn’t imagine it would move me as much as it did. It being narrated by Jessica made the story that much more moving. You laughed with her, cried with her and felt all the feels she was trying to get the readers to feel. Highly recommend.

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Couldn't stop listening! Loved it!

I was so excited when I heard Jessica Simpson was writing a biography- and it was well worth the wait! Wow, I LOVED it! I couldn't stop listening, it was so good! I have been a fan of her since she was on Newlyweds. So, it was definitely interesting to hear her perspective about that time in her life. I also loved that she was the narrator.

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My Heart Is Full

Jessica's raw and vulnerable self reflection filled my heart. She has always come across as such a sweet soul and this memoir completely confirmed that. I loved listening to her and hearing the emotion and passion in her voice. The songs are a beautiful bonus. Thank you for sharing!!

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  • 2020-02-12

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Jessica’s story was good. Nicely written.
However- the narration was terrible- her slurry speech and CONSTANT “almost crying” sad voice was tough to get through.

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Loved this

Thank you Jessica for such an honest read. Your stories and particularly the story about such bullying in Cheerleading made me feel so much less alone when I think about the horrible bullying I too experienced in school. How you’ve overcome such emotional torment to be such an inspiration and success is something that will continue to help me do the same. Thank you again!

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Probably better in print...

painful listening to Jessica read. mumbly, slurry, and needs a voice coach to teach her to enunciate. ugh.

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Amazing book!!!

Loved this book so much!!! It’s real, raw and a great look into all that she has overcome in her life. So inspired by this lady!!

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Jessica’s always performing - rarely “real”

I enjoyed the story, but felt like Jessica was reading it in character. I would have preferred that it be read by someone else. The “on the verge of crying” voice got old, really fast!!!

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