Mommywood

I loved SToriTelling. I loved its straighforward humor and brave honesty and glimps into celebrity which we hardly get to see after all the whitewashing that's done by publicists. So, seeing how I felt about the first, I could wait to get my hands on Mommywood. It was better than the first I thought. As a writer, I know the challenges of being honest without crossing bounderies and I felt Tori mananged it with aplomb not leaving a morsal of "the real" out, yet not being afraid to tell us things she'd rather not delve into any deeper (her relationship to her husband's ex for one) which I thought was incredibly respectable. The biggest laughs I got were the stories about what it's like to bring a kid, or two or three into your life and expect things to stay status quo. Having a baby changes you intrinsically and Tori isn't afraid to share the good, the bad, and the...well...kind of gross. As far as talking about her mother which some reviewers had a problem with, if you have experienced a rocky road with parents, you will find it a relief to hear you're not alone. It's not "bashing" that Tori does so well, it's sharing a disappointment in some of the ways she was raised. Every good mom I know goes through a period where they are forced to assess what was good and what was not good about their upbringing so they know what to work on with their own children. Tori is doing just that. I too know what's it's like to parent without parents and it's tough. You will not find many "celebrity" memoirs with this much spunk, humor, honesty and insight. I found it a pleasure to read every page.

Tori...I love her. You will want her to be your FRIEND...lol...she is just so stinkin' funny and down to earth. I read her first book. Then I read her mother's book...and now this one. Her mother is honestly missing something. But Tori, gets it. She makes her shortcomings known and her feud with her mother is obvious...but at least Tori owns her BS and admits her shortcomings. Her mother, clearly has no clue and is always the victim. I adore Tori Spellings and it wasn't that way until I read her books. I hope she will write another...and another. (yep, I'm a mother, by the way.)

This book is an effortless read. Tori is truthful and straight forward. Despite being well-off and having certain advantages, Tori have both feet on the ground. Amazingly, all she wants is a normal life. You don't have to like her, but you will be impressed by her honesty.

Tori Spelling is back in her latest tell-all book with lots of tantalizing scoop about her glamorous Hollywood lifestyle. Unlike her first go-around which analyzed every detail of her torrid relationship with her mother Candy; this installment focuses more on her latest role as a new mother. With a husband plus two small children, Tori must learn how to keep her private life and the demands of stardom in balance.

Being part of the Spelling Dynasty made having a normal childhood virtually impossible. So, Tori and husband Dean set out on a mission to find the perfect location to raise their young family. Surprisingly, it's not with their fellow Hollywood Starlets. Instead, they move into an upper middleclass neighborhood complete with Fourth of July parties and nosey neighbors. Of course, despite their best intentions, the television cameras from their reality show plus the paparazzi lurking in their bushes do little to help them blend in with their new-found friends.

From the get-go, Tori knew firsthand that motherhood would be no easy job. From dirty diapers to Red Carpet temper tantrums, Tori has her work cut out for her. Not to mention, Dean just happens to be the apple of their son's eye. Who would have thought that jealousy over their own child would come into play? Luckily, the two learn to accept their son's fickle expressions of love and put their relationship back on track.

With the news of another child entering their love nest, the threesome embraces the addition of a precious baby girl. Of course, Tori laments over the possibility of her repeating her mother's errant ways. With the help of Dean, she welcomes the baby into the fold with hilarious zany adventures only befitting to the delightful Tori herself.

MOMMYWOOD is an insider's peek into the comical life of a straight-talking actress who put her riches aside to find the true meaning of life with the man of her dreams. From hilarious anecdotes to heartwarming stories of love, Tori Spelling tells it like it is in her delightful second memoir worth every last cent.

I bought this book for my daughter for Mother's Day (she is a new mom) and it is a great fun book. I wish I could get one with Tori's signature,that would really make for an extra special gift!!