Things I Should Have Said

Memoir Moment


As of January 7th, I'm thrilled to have completed four books, I delved into Britney's memoir in the latter part of last year. Intrigued by the opportunity to explore a different perspective, I delved into Jamie's account, and while I found it enjoyable, it doesn't earn more than three stars in my review. I appreciate the consistency in reviewing memoirs, aligning with my reading goals.

In my view, Jamie's memoir is an honest exploration of her life, growing up in the shadow of her sister, Britney. She handles the delicate balance of being both Britney's little sister and a young teen mom with diplomacy and fairness. The narrative is mature, emanating from a place of love and perspective, which I found commendable. Despite the myriad challenges she faced, from her daughter's health scare to the media frenzy surrounding Britney and their tumultuous relationship, Jamie maintains a positive and optimistic outlook, prioritizing her family and daughters.

While I sensed some areas that could have delved deeper, and at times, it seemed less about sharing her story and more about portraying herself as a victim, the overall experience was enjoyable. If you're curious about Jamie's life, the memoir offers a good glimpse. I particularly recommend the audiobook, as Jamie's narration adds a personal touch to the narrative.

This book was just okay. I can't really comment on how truthful everything is because.. do we really know? I'm not really sure the title of the book fits. I think she could have picked something that better encapsulated the book.

This book feels incomplete and rushed. I wanted to hear more about her time on Nickelodeon (and maybe some potential Dan Schneider gossip). I wanted to hear more about her interactions with Britney, especially when she was dating Justin, who Jamie Lynn loved so much apparently.

I liked how she was open about her family struggles (aside from Britney), and the chapter about her daughter's accident was really intense. 

I'd recommend this to fans of Jamie Lynn, but not sure I'd recommend to fans of Britney, or pop music in general.

“Wow my sister is in the news again, quick let's pump out a book”.

In fairness, I didn't really read this. I skimmed it while sick and feeling too ill to read something I actually needed to pay attention to. People have been hating on this book since it came out so curiosity got the better of me. Still, this genuinely read like someone took two hours and used a voice-to-text app to explain some vague points about their life and justify some decisions. It's truly a bad book. I'm glad I didn't actually read it. Literally the definition of a cash grab.