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Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
3.5
As far as biographies go, I have read much better but also worse. Loving Drew I knew I would at least find it interesting. What irritated me was that scream, my poor eardrums could not take that. other than that, it was overall a good solid 3.5 stars.
Would I recommend it, if you like movie stars' biographies yes.
Would I recommend it, if you like movie stars' biographies yes.
Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself by Crystal Hefner
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
OH my Word!!!! What a book. I started this Audiobook more out of curiosity than anything else. I did not expect to feel sadness, and an overwhelming feeling to give Crystal a big hug and say you are okay now. You did it.. You have your life in control. You are on the right path.
This book not only gives us inside of how the Playboy Mansion worked inside out and the scary things that have happened. But also how trapped the girls felt and how quickly the glitz and glamour came at a cost.
I loved this biography, and would recommend it.
This book not only gives us inside of how the Playboy Mansion worked inside out and the scary things that have happened. But also how trapped the girls felt and how quickly the glitz and glamour came at a cost.
I loved this biography, and would recommend it.
Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I thought I would love this book but finding here in the middle of the book I got irritated by the whole thing. I will givbe the author this, the end plot twist I did not see coming.
Argylle by Elly Conway
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
I could not find a grip on the main character, the book itself first 3 housrs left me jumping around, trying to figure out who is who.
Grimoire Girl: A Memoir of Magic and Mischief by Hilarie Burton Morgan
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
I picked up this audiobook more out of curiosity than anything else. Let me tell you I am glad I picked up this one. It was what I needed to listen to now. With Cancer treatment and putting your life in perspective, Hilarie's book was what I needed. After listening for the first 2 hours I went out and bought a craft, not a book. That weekend I started my own unique Grimoire, one that will be filled with family histories, recipes, stories, birthdays and photos. One that when I am long gone my grandchildren can look at that.
I loved the Simple spells section after each chapter. the one with the branch fork and showing water made me remember my childhood. Me and my brother would do that a lot. My favourite chapter was that of the ghost and haunting. I found myself relating to Hilary. My fascination with haunted buildings and ghosts. They never bother me but when I do feel them it is usually a comfort cause it is in times of emotional stress.
Hilary opened up a bit of her soul and broke my heart just a bit.
I would recommend this book. If you can get the audiobook, even better. My first 5 star for 2024....
I loved the Simple spells section after each chapter. the one with the branch fork and showing water made me remember my childhood. Me and my brother would do that a lot. My favourite chapter was that of the ghost and haunting. I found myself relating to Hilary. My fascination with haunted buildings and ghosts. They never bother me but when I do feel them it is usually a comfort cause it is in times of emotional stress.
Hilary opened up a bit of her soul and broke my heart just a bit.
I would recommend this book. If you can get the audiobook, even better. My first 5 star for 2024....
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book had a plot twist or two that I did not see coming. I enjoyed how the author kept you on your toes and how in those last few pages the story came full circle, just like the Ouroboros.
The book follows Jules, a adult orphan that has lost everything. Then a offer comes a long, one that seems to good to be true. Be a temporary house sitter/resident at Bartholomew, an luxury Manatthan apartment complex in New York for $4 000 a month for three months.
Can you say no when you have nothing and that $12 000 will place you back on your feet. Well that is exactlyt how Jules feels. With a serious of events Jules meet Erica and Nick the handsome doctor down stairs. When Erica disapper Jules does everything in her power to find her. With a serious of clues she follows, she not only realise the terrible truth of the Bartholomew but her life itself is but in danger.
This book was truly enjoyable and did had me gasping a few times.
The book follows Jules, a adult orphan that has lost everything. Then a offer comes a long, one that seems to good to be true. Be a temporary house sitter/resident at Bartholomew, an luxury Manatthan apartment complex in New York for $4 000 a month for three months.
Can you say no when you have nothing and that $12 000 will place you back on your feet. Well that is exactlyt how Jules feels. With a serious of events Jules meet Erica and Nick the handsome doctor down stairs. When Erica disapper Jules does everything in her power to find her. With a serious of clues she follows, she not only realise the terrible truth of the Bartholomew but her life itself is but in danger.
This book was truly enjoyable and did had me gasping a few times.
Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson
emotional
informative
fast-paced
3.5
Overall this Audiobook was good, some of the chapters was covered in her Documentary, which I enjoyed. I think I would have given the book 4 stars if it was not for one big reason - the cats in the beginning with her dad. That was sort of a trigger for me.
Also, I have never known nor read a biography where the author had soooooo freakin much sex. Mad at someone have sex, happy have sex, horny have sex. Frankly, it seems really exhausting.
Her devotion to her children and being a hands-on parent with no nannies is not something many people in the entertainment industry can say.
If you loved Baywatch and are a fan of hers, then definitely read this book.
Also, I have never known nor read a biography where the author had soooooo freakin much sex. Mad at someone have sex, happy have sex, horny have sex. Frankly, it seems really exhausting.
Her devotion to her children and being a hands-on parent with no nannies is not something many people in the entertainment industry can say.
If you loved Baywatch and are a fan of hers, then definitely read this book.
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
emotional
sad
fast-paced
3.0
Look, I feel for Britney and what her parents put her through. The battles she has thought is one know one should fight. But?
Yes, there is a but. I went and looked at Britney's Instagram page and this is my own feeling, I personally feel if you are a role model girls look up to, dancing almost naked with knives ain't really a good example.
Okay, back to the book. so the But is actually here. I found myself getting irritated. Of all the biographies I have listen too, this one is my least favourite.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
Yes, there is a but. I went and looked at Britney's Instagram page and this is my own feeling, I personally feel if you are a role model girls look up to, dancing almost naked with knives ain't really a good example.
Okay, back to the book. so the But is actually here. I found myself getting irritated. Of all the biographies I have listen too, this one is my least favourite.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
When I got the audiobook for Matthew Perry's biography I heard mixed reviews on some book podcasts. I went into this book with the idea, that I would not really enjoy it or rather not liking Matthew Perry any more, I even thought I would find it irritating.
Can I BE any more wrong? I was. I truly loved this book. It was heartbreaking. My heart broke a little with each chapter that went by. The sad part is that at the end of his life, he really wanted kids, Matthew kept on talking imagining blue-eyed kids running around in his year, yet we all know that was not the path the last years of his life took. And for that I am sad.
Knowing his story now, and how hard he thought against his addiction, one wonders if would he go and change anything if he could. The need for attention and being the funny one all started with that abandonment. In that sense Matthew is a better man than I am, he forgave, I would not.
The sad part is the book is for me when he says that He got everything he dreams of, but when he got it he realised it was the wrong thing he dreamt of. It makes you think that the dream you have, is really the dream you want. Do you really want to be a world-famous designer, actor, or athlete? Or when you finally get that dream you realised you just wanted to live a quite live.
That is the thing of regret, it comes to late.
I loved this book, and would recommend it to anyone who loves biography and Matthew Perry.
The world is a little less cheerful since his passing. I do hope he found peace in his last moments.
Can I BE any more wrong? I was. I truly loved this book. It was heartbreaking. My heart broke a little with each chapter that went by. The sad part is that at the end of his life, he really wanted kids, Matthew kept on talking imagining blue-eyed kids running around in his year, yet we all know that was not the path the last years of his life took. And for that I am sad.
Knowing his story now, and how hard he thought against his addiction, one wonders if would he go and change anything if he could. The need for attention and being the funny one all started with that abandonment. In that sense Matthew is a better man than I am, he forgave, I would not.
The sad part is the book is for me when he says that He got everything he dreams of, but when he got it he realised it was the wrong thing he dreamt of. It makes you think that the dream you have, is really the dream you want. Do you really want to be a world-famous designer, actor, or athlete? Or when you finally get that dream you realised you just wanted to live a quite live.
That is the thing of regret, it comes to late.
I loved this book, and would recommend it to anyone who loves biography and Matthew Perry.
The world is a little less cheerful since his passing. I do hope he found peace in his last moments.