Spelling It Like It Is

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I looked at my hand and freaked when I realized it was blood. I rolled over and looked down at myself. There was blood everywhere. A lot of blood. The mom looked up at me, shocked. I just shrugged and said, 'Vagina is so clinical. Speaking of the P-Word Suzanne and I decided to go down it while Mario was the base, filming. I threw myself onto the slide. As I went down, my dress flew up. My legs were spread, and, as Dean would put it, I blew a lip.

He had to see that through his lens. As I stood up and pulled myself together, I said, 'Mo,, did you see that? Check out these TMI tweets! We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our Cookie Policy. She admits in this book that her poor financial choices have contributed to their current money issues as of the publication of this tome.

One kernel of truth emerges, however. Tori is a hard worker, and some of her difficulties seem to motivate her to work even more. As this story ends, the family had moved once again, from a large rental behind gates to a smaller home in a less expensive neighborhood.

Losing money on one of her house sales led to renting as a way of finding a home. What will happen to Tori next? This book was published three years ago, and since then, the celebrity mill continues to spew out stories. Another reality show happened after these pages ended…Will there be another? An intriguing and engaging story that kept me reading, I gave this one 4. Oct 17, Shea rated it liked it. Let me first start by saying I love Tori Spelling. Always have, always will.

Spelling It Like It Is

I've watched her show, read all of her books, of course watched her on and follow her on Facebook and in the news. And I love Dean and the kids to death Liam cracks me up. Now that that is out of the way She's like the real life version of the Shopaholic series. By the end of the book all I could think was, someone needs to tell her to chill out and stop moving! And Let me first start by saying I love Tori Spelling. And stop spending money you don't have! I know you used to be rich, but you aren't now so stop changing hotels mid-vacation because the one you're in doesn't have room service.

She's a regular person now financially and it's time she started living like one. The other thing that bothered me a little about the book more style-wise was Tori's crass language. Maybe I'm being too much of a prude, but like I said, I've read all of her other books and I don't remember noticing her language as much. I was a little disturbed that she lets her kids use certain words for their body parts I'm not a fan of anyone using those words and that her children do kind of freaks me out and that she takes pictures of her bowel movements and then goes on to share that tidbit with the rest of us.

I'm okay if you do it, just keep it in the family. Maybe she's just too real for me. But, I wish she would be real without using the "s" word so many times. Maybe that's just me I did really enjoy getting to read about the "reality" behind the reality show. I'll miss Tori and Dean a lot and it's fun to go behind the scenes of the show, and to also see someone speak so candidly about what parts are real and what parts are reenactments, etc.

Overall, a good read, especially for Tori fans. Apr 03, Lori rated it it was ok Shelves: Tori Spelling books are my guilty pleasure. Usually they are a funny, self-deprecating look into the life of a celebrity but this one was different. Perhaps it was the fact that most of the book involved her life-threatening 4th pregnancy But I don't think it was that - it was more the anger and frustration I felt about the ridiculous and unnecessary financial decisions that Tori and Dean make that throw their whole family into distress.

I I'll admit it. I get that you grew up super rich and it's all you've ever known but come on For that matter buying a 2 bedroom home when you have 4 kids and 3 adults that have to live there - that's just stupid. There's no question Tori is incredibly hardworking and business savvy about ideas and branding and she has no problem telling a story in all it's hilarity or grossness.

She can reveal her foibles honestly and openly but I can't help but think that she would be better served by working on those issues that seem to leave her on a cliff of financial ruin instead of just running to the next crazy, illogical idea. Dec 17, Amanda rated it liked it Shelves: I'm not a Tori Spelling fan -- I don't dislike her, per se, but I don't know much about her.

I can't remember why I bought this audiobook, either -- a sale, maybe? But I recently listened to it and had mixed feelings. It wasn't terrible, but not great. That said, it's hard to really connect with someone who thinks their kids won't survive without an in-ground pool; who moves houses based on whims, regardless of the financial consequences; and who complains about their financial situation despite being able to hire nannies, assistants, publicists, and housekeepers.

Every time Tori told us something that made her seem like a real person, she would balance it out with something completely absurd. Maybe that's just who she is and for fans of hers, it would all be fine. I found many of her stories annoying.

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This book and the audio version was a mixed bag and I'm not even really sure how to rate it. I decided on 3 stars because it's right in the middle, but in terms of GR's rating system, it might deserve a little less. Nov 22, Nikki rated it it was ok Shelves: It was quick and my brain did not need to think much during it, call it a brain vacation. However, while there were aspects that reminded me of the Tori I have come to know--funny, quirky, neurotic etc.

I for one do not understand why her children will "die" without a pool, especially in the weather of California. Plus her repeated comments about mentioning this or that in hopes of gaining something from it like a free vacation was petty, although I acknowledge it is a pretty common trait in people.

I also was a bit taken aback by her comments on a few other stars--it came off quite bitter. Overall there were moments of humor and moments that were reminiscent of the show, but there were far too many pretentious or crude moments for me not to have to roll my eyes and find the book a bit tedious. But her nasty pregnancy with Finn further solidified my lack of desire to reproduce.

Also, who says sobriquet? That doesn't sound natural or like what Tori would say but what do I know? All I know is that some chapters felt written by someone else, perhaps they were. Dec 04, Janet rated it did not like it. Oct 25, Heidi DuPree rated it liked it. Whether you are a Tori Spelling fan or not, this is a great memoir. The book fills in where her reality show left off in an honest and entertaining way. I couldn't put it down once I started it, at times moved to tears, and then bursting into laughter. I love how Tori shows the importance of visualizing what you want, rather than focusing on your worst fears, and the importance of having spiritual mentors in our lives, as Tori does in Patsy, and her Reiki healer.

The book has all the elements of Whether you are a Tori Spelling fan or not, this is a great memoir. The book has all the elements of a transformational story -- the series of difficult events that create growth and help us embrace our authentic self when everything else has been stripped away. Dec 26, Kelly rated it it was amazing.

I don't know what it is about Tori Spelling, but I love reading her books! We have nothing in common, I can't relate to barely anything in her life, I know we wouldn't be good friend, but yet I really like her! Her honestly shines through in her stories and gives a glimpse into a fantasy world for most of us. If she keeps writing books I will keep reading them. Sep 27, Janet rated it liked it. In about two weeks, I read all four of her books the ones that talk about her life.

I have to confess that I was hooked on her reality show for a few years. I'd wanted to read her books but was too embarrassed to check them out of the library, so thank goodness for e-books. Now, having read all of the books, I feel like I was reading the story of a narcissistic personality. I'm torn between feeling sorry for her and wanting to tell her to grow up already.

In her quest to "have a normal life" s In about two weeks, I read all four of her books the ones that talk about her life. In her quest to "have a normal life" she's bought houses she can't afford only to become disillusioned within a very short time and moving on to another poor choice. I feel sorry for her kids, constantly uprooted. I'm appalled that she allowed her oldest son to have a potty mouth, with the result that he shocks adults with his comments. Her birthday parties for her children seem less about them than about her being able to show off her taste in decorating. Her kids are used as models for her clothing line.

Her attempt at being a room mother at one of their schools seemed to be more about promoting herself, an opportunity to show people that she can bake cupcakes and decorate tastefully for holidays-she's not interested in the real duties of a room mother. On vacations, if the accommodations aren't up to her standards, instead of making do, she'll pack up everybody and move to another hotel or location.

She's unashamed to admit that she looks for freebies and big discounts at hotels and resorts, but that always has a trade-off of a personal appearance a lot of times she seems to become ill and can't fulfill her obligations. It seems that most if not all of her multiple hospitalizations result from her stressed-out lifestyle.

While making allowances for her upbringing, why didn't she have the sense to learn to manage money and live on a budget? It's hard to feel sympathy for her money woes when she blithely admits to being a shopaholic and will drop hundreds of dollars sometimes thousands on stuff she doesn't really need or her kids don't need-but gee whiz, this outfit looks so cute on them! I bet that was the cheapest piece of clothing that kid ever had. Ranking high on my list of eye-rolling is her devotion to psychics and a reiki healer, and any other charlatan that will tell her what she wants to hear.

Top of my aggravation list is her persistence in qualifying certain of her friends as gay- "my gay friend", "the 'guncles'", "my gay husband", "my gayband combining gay and husband ". Or was it "gusband"? If her best friend was a paraplegic, would she call him "my crippled friend"?

Yeah, Tori, we get it-your friend is gay. He knows he's gay. Doesn't mind the world knowing it, seeing as he's been on your reality show countless times. Do you really have to keep calling him "my gay friend"? As I read the books, in chronological order, I came to think that her husband Dean is a saint for putting up with her and her craziness.

He's probably the only truly "normal" person in their kids' lives.

Thank God the kids have someone who isn't living in a fantasy world. It's my opinion that Tori is constantly thinking about how she and her family appear to the world, measuring everyday occurrences to gauge their worth on a reality show, even going to the lengths of re-creating some scenes for the show, which isn't surprising. It also looks like she plunges headfirst into ventures, carried away by the admiration of her own good ideas that usually turn out to be bad.

She should have kept on with a psychotherapist instead of relying on voodoo priestesses and psychics. I have no interest in watching her and Dean cry while they talk about his infidelity. I have no interest in watching any more reality shows featuring her and her family. I probably won't read her next book. There's such a thing as TMI, and she takes it to lengths few people are comfortable with. Her constant quest for enough money to maintain the lifestyle she wants is, in a word, sad. Nov 01, Casey rated it really liked it. I did it again. Hope he gets it together!!

I would hate to see u r family break up!! I will pray for u and family. I loved this book just as much as the others. I like that she is willing to expose herself and discuss her flaws honestly.

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It was good to learn that the tabloids are not true and she and her mother are working on their relationship. Can't wait for the next book, and hope to see her on TV soon! Overview Music Video Charts. Opening the iTunes Store. If iTunes doesn't open, click the iTunes application icon in your Dock or on your Windows desktop.

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