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Summary: curious
Review: First, I have to ask who thought that the cover photo of Wendy was remotely attractive? It's hideous and creates the wrong impression. This is a workmanlike tell all bio. It doesn't get into how Wendy actually made her jump into stardom and it doesn't tell much about how a radio show is produced or what it's like to be a woman in the music industry.I will give Wendy credit for one thing: She doesn't hold back when it comes to telling on herself. We get to read about her serious drug use, her miscarriages, her rape and her husband's affair. Whether she meant to or not she paints a picture of a profoundly unlikeable person. It's a curious book. Usually biographies don't work so hard to make you dislike the subject.
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Summary: A Great Story but Poorly Written
Review: Wendy is a personality with a lot of fabulous-ity (a favorite Wendyism). She has a great story to tell and she tells it frankly and bars no punches and in a raw street manner which is exactly the tone that is needed. But the story comes across disjointed and repetitive, certain obvious phrases and sentences are repeated within a few pages of each other. The chronology is screwed up in places and literally made me think I had lost my page and was reading something I should have read a chapter earlier. I don't blame Wendy at all, I have heard her speak and she is a fascinating woman. I blame the book's editor and the ghostwriter for not taking the time to tighten it up. If I had to buy it again I still would simply because her story is interesting, which is why I rated 3 stars instead of 1.
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Summary: Beautiful Story: Joy & Pain
Review: If u r a fan of The Wendy Experience u will love this book. The book is written as if she talking 2 u one on one or from wbls. I was a little disappointed because no major dirt was dished; names where changed and all that mess; I did love the LOVE STORY of Kevin and Wendy it was absolutely beautiful. Which is why it get's a "3"
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Summary: Could Have Been Better
Review: This book would have been a lot better if the author didn't repeat herself so often. After awhile you get tired of reading the same drug stories over and over. I also didn't appreciate her comments about single mothers, it was inappropiate and unnecessary.
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Summary: Lukewarm
Review: I was expecting much more from the woman that I listen to on the airwaves daily. Wendy's book was lackluster at best and I know she has it in her to do better, much better. There was nothing there, nothing substantive. I was disappointed.
Trinice S. Moses
Mt. Holly, NJ
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Summary: Loved it!!!
Review: I loved the book. I read a side of Wendy I never knew. I am also from New Jersey, northern New Jersey and I liked being able to relate to what she was talking about. As far as her not 'dropping names', you can't just put people's names in your books without them signing a release allowing you to do so. So, that is why names weren't 'dropped'. If you know anything about books you would know that!!! Over all I think the book was very good, I love autobiographies and I felt this was a good one. I wish she would have been able to go into a little more detail regarding the situation with Hot 97.
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Summary: Da Bronx loves Wendy's book, and we made sure they sold out!
Review: No doubt, Wendy's got a hot book in the Bronx, my hometown.It's back with a whole new cover. We made sure to that because she's a down to earth, no nonsense radio personality whose got the guts to be controversial, and holding it down as a woman where men give no love back to black woman or today, nor respect. Wendy's Got The Heat of the radio world, and her sister in the Bronx is holding it down as the heat of the literary world. Okay, we're not related, but the self respect is there. After reading her book, I was too proud of the reigning queen of hip hop radio. I now understand what is goin' on and my goodness, her gossip is all true so it seems. So far, 12 rumors are right in the news and validated. Much props to the lady despite situations. Should have had great friends to steer her away from past troubles, but that isn't a given when you're in the entertainment industry. "Wendy's Got The Heat" begins with this author's daring reflections on what it takes to get to where she's at, and shuns those who have gotten to where they are at by disrespecting their values and integrity. She is definitely an authority on the air, and whether folks like her raunchy and controversial "National Inquirer" style personality, her book let's you know that she should be one of the most respected and glorified radio talk show hosts in history. This is a book you will enjoy for the raunchy appeal of it all. I think a little Wendy, Amy DuBuois from the former Honey Magazine that may be hopefully making a comeback, and myself starting up a magazine for da ladies in the Bronx would rule. It would be over. For now, you go Wendy! Hold your head up high and do your thing!
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: This book wasn't about gossip and dirt, things that you'd hear on her radio show, and that's what a lot of people were expecting. Wait for the next book to come out. And don't be cheap and wait for it to come out in paperback either. If I would have known about her first book before coming across it in a book store, I would have gotten it sooner. It was a really good read, and I think Ms. Williams is as in your face and bold as they come and doesn't sugarcoat things, and a lot of people can't seem to handle that. I think she's strong as well, and has overcome a lot, and that is something to be admired. And she never, at no point in the book, comes across as a phony and a fake, unlike a lot of these celebs who will deny deny deny that they've had work done or had substance abuse problems. It's refreshing to see someone so candid and honest about what they've been through.
I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
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Summary: Over-Rated...
Review: I am a big fan of the "shock jock diva's" show The Wendy Williams Experience. I love celebrity gossip, so I try to tune in daily. When I heard that Wendy Williams was coming out with a tell-all autobiography, I was too excited.
I obtained my copy the week it came out, and when I finished it (in 2 days) I was sort of a disappointed. It was a bit over-rated, and not as "juicy" as I was expecting it to be. A lot of the stories she told, I knew about already, and in a way I felt that she was fronting on a lot of information. She talked about her drug habit, her departure from Kiss FM, and her miscarriages, but I still didn't feel that she was being as candid with her own story the way she said she would.
I did however enjoy the last two chapters of the book, entitled "Advice Hour" and "Ten Simple Rules". In those chapters she provided useful information and wonderful words of wisdom.
Overall, the book was just OK to me. I hope her next book makes up for what I felt was missing.
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Summary: Miss It is on FIRE!
Review: I love me some Wendy Williams. She is the best person to go to for the hottest gossip and juicy details. Some people hate on her, but Miss Thing keeps it real! Girl, shake dem haters off. I love your book. I hope to meet you one day.
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