Candy B. (candieb) reviewed on 5/28/2008 + 239 more book reviews

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This was a fluffy read, but it seemed a little vindictive, if I'm being honest. The parents weren't stars, that's for sure, but the author, while recognizing she was to blame somewhat, still was a little over-the-top. A lot of the problems may have been able to be resolved had she not hid from them for so long.

Having said that, the parents... oh, the parents. The first couple were awful, awful awful. BUT... it did confirm what I already thought was true - DiVito and Pearlman always seemed like a great couple and really honest-to-goodness good/real people. That made me smile. I think so much of that "real people" effect is missing in the stars, in what we know about them, what we learn about them, etc. They live busy lives and need help, but they do recall that they have children.

On the other side of the spectrum was Debra Winger, who seemed like such a sweet soul, but maybe a little too touchy feely for me.

The book wasn't about the stars, I realize that, but the content was so "oh geez, would you all just grow up" in that first house that I don't really have anything to say about it beyond that.

I hope the author has grown up a bit since then and, most importantly, is enjoying her own children now.

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