From the Publisher When it comes to early-2000s nostalgia, you can keep the low-rise jeans. I’d much rather partake in Jessica Simpson’s short, sweet, yet thought-provoking essay about the Hollywood dating scene. I felt like I was dishing with a girlfriend, getting the real story with all the grace, humor, and perspective of someone who’s made it through to the other side. When Jessica finds herself newly single and more famous than ever, she decides to have some fun defying other people’s expectations for once. As she tries to figure out what she really wants from a relationship, the Movie Star stands out in a sea of boybanders and rom-com poster boys—not only because of her teenage crush on him, but because of his authentic confidence. He gets to know her friends, she hears a lot about his spiritual advisor (I know!), and then comes the swoon moment: A trip to the set of his latest movie on his private jet? Yes, please. But when reality falls short of the promise, Jessica has to summon her courage and self-worth to walk out with her pride intact. I’m still thinking about how defying expectations isn’t much different from trying desperately to live up to them: you’re still focused on other people’s opinions. In the end, your opinion of yourself is what matters. This story was a welcome reminder to make sure I’m doing things for the right reasons. So don’t expect to see me in low-rise jeans anytime soon. —Kjersti Egerdahl, Editor Product Description A short and true story about a world-famous actor and a fantasy Hollywood romance gone wrong by Jessica Simpson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Open Book . In 2006, after the end of her marriage to the first man she ever loved, Jessica Simpson wonders who she really is. Exploring what she truly wants in a relationship, Jessica begins dating again. This time her only vow is not to leap for the fairy tale. Don’t overthink. Just enjoy the moment. But when an A-list childhood crush invites her on a romantic getaway, it’s impossible for Jessica not to swoon. In this introspective and funny confessional—one she never thought she’d share—Jessica confronts the limits of her experience and her sense of self as she’s nearly swept right off her feet. About the Author Jessica Simpson is a musician, actress, philanthropist, producer, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Open Book. In 2005, she launched the Jessica Simpson Collection, the most successful celebrity licensing brand in history. She lives with her husband and three children in Los Angeles.

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

An inspiring and revealing essay about motherhood, self-acceptance, and overcoming the fears that hold you back by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Open Book. “If I want to lead myself into something greater than yesterday, I have to surrender the things that scare me and hold me back.” Jessica Simpson collected so much emotional baggage over the course of her life that she began to feel like she couldn’t carry anything else. She knew she needed to confront her fears. She made a to-do list for the life she wanted. No more struggling to please everyone else. No more dulling the pain. No more avoiding the scary stuff. From now on, she’ll focus only on the expectations she has for herself. With her inviting warmth and trademark intimacy, Jessica reflects on the example of her daughters and son, reclaiming her power and taking the lead in her own life.