THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. CONGRATULATIONS CAROLYN!
If you would asked me a few months ago if I planned on reading the upcoming book release, Through the Storm by Lynne Spears, mother of the infamous Britney Spears, I probably would have responded, “No, of course not.” However, after reading some responses to this book and seeing how the most unlikely of people raved about it, peaked my curiosity.
Let me state right now that I am not an “US weekly” reader. I don’t even buy “People” magazine anymore. Though there was a time that those magazines were junk food for my gossip craving, but not anymore. Reading them made me sick, so I gave them up completely almost a year ago. My intention in reading Through the Storm was not to get more goods on Britney, but a simply curiosity to what it was like to be a mother to two famous children and especially a mother that held onto Christianity when it seemed her children were going off the deep-end. As a mother myself, I was curious.
One amazing quality about this book is that you almost forget that Lynne is a famous mother. Early on, with the introduction, I started feeling myself identifying with her. One of the purposes in writing this book in particular stood out to me,
“In the fall of 2006, Sandra was very ill with cancer, and she only had a few months left to live. As I watched her put those loose ends of her life in order, I saw how important it was for her to have all aspects of her life settled, not only for her peace of mind, but for her loved ones.
I took a good look at myself and realized that if God were to take me, I wanted my children to know what my thoughts were about the most important elements of this life. I wanted them to see me as a person, not just their mother, and share some of the ways I had gotten through my toughest times.”
I lost my mom at a week shy of my 18th birthday. At the age of 32, I long to see my mother as a person and not just my mother. When Lynne stated this I knew she had every right in the world to write her book.
I think anyone who reads this book will find it a refreshing surprise at how real Lynne Spears is. She opens up and is vulnerable to a point that she doesn’t fear admitting her mistakes and victories. She clearly depicts her faith to the reader. The pictures painted in the gossip mags will take on a whole new perspective if you read this book, it’s garbage and fake. It’s a reality check to the insatiable celebrity appetite of the popular culture. It reminds us that we are all just people trying to make life work. She became a woman in this fight we call life. A mother with real struggles. A wife wanting desperately to hang on to her marriage. I would recommend this book to all mothers.
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51 Comments, Comment or Ping
I would love to hear about the guys in the family, dad Jamie and brother Bryan. It seems like we know that they are there, but we never really speak out. I would like to hear what they have to say about all of the issues that their family deals with.
October 30th, 2008
I meant to say “but they never really speak out.” I need to proofread before I submit! LOL
I’m an e-mail subscriber too! =)
October 30th, 2008
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October 30th, 2008
I really want to read it now- but you know what- I trust your review over all the ones I have seen on the news- why becuase they want to stir the pot…now curiousity has got me going and want to read it too. I agree about the gossip magazines- enough is enough- give the stars some form of privacy already – they have to shop and take out their trash- they are human and go out without makup and wear sweats too!~
October 30th, 2008
subscriber too
October 30th, 2008
I want to learn more about the family dynamics, how everyone gets along in such a famous family.
October 31st, 2008
I am a subscriber too
October 31st, 2008
I’d like to know about the kid’s childhood
October 31st, 2008
I’m a subscriber
October 31st, 2008
I’ve subscribed via google reader! I didn’t originally want to read this book, but your review makes me want to! LOL
October 31st, 2008
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October 31st, 2008
It would be interesting to read about Britney’s childhood
October 31st, 2008
I’m really interested in reading this – getting Britney’s mom’s take on things. I think I’m most interested in just hearing her point of view and all the things that the media won’t tell us, or instead would give us the twisted story on.
November 1st, 2008
I’m subscribed too.
November 1st, 2008
I’d love to learn about both girls and how they were raised. I’m not a very big fan of the spears, because I think they have both made some poor choices, but maybe this book would bring insight to there life a bit better.
November 1st, 2008
i am curious about the whole family how they got started and what it was like growing up in such a family
November 2nd, 2008
i am a subscriber
November 2nd, 2008
i emailed another 5
November 2nd, 2008
I would love to hear EVERYONE’S story. I had no idea Britney’s mom professes to be a Christian and I am curious as to her view on their family. Does she regret any decisions she made as a parent? Things like that. Great giveaway. stonefox@pobox.com
November 2nd, 2008
Can Canadians enter? I’m sort of curious to know why Brittney’s parents let her do those skimpy music videos when she was so young! Whew, I would never let my kiddos do that
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November 3rd, 2008
Whow I love reading books about real people. I did not know this book was out there. Enter me to win. As a Parent who has weathered storms with two teenagers, I know it is difficult.
God Bless.
November 6th, 2008
I’m most curious about Britney’s mother.
November 7th, 2008
Looks interesting I’d love to read about her trials and triumph’s…thanks for the great review
November 7th, 2008
Now you’ve peaked my interest. Sounds like it would be a good read. Great review!
November 7th, 2008
I’m a subscriber
November 7th, 2008
I follow you on twitter – Sherrylinn
November 7th, 2008
I would love to know why they let Britney do such racy videos at such a young age, as a mother myself I don’t let my children dress skimpy, let alone for MILLIONS of boys (AND MEN) lust after.
November 11th, 2008
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November 11th, 2008
I am a subscriber!
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November 11th, 2008
I am following you on Twitter.
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November 11th, 2008
I am interested in the whole Spears family but probably Lyn interests me the most. As a mom I would love to know what she thinks about the job she did raising her children.
November 12th, 2008
Subscriber
November 12th, 2008
I would like to know how hard it was to raise two famous daughters.
November 15th, 2008
I want to learn about what events have led them to where they are today.
November 15th, 2008
britney
November 16th, 2008
following you on twitter
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November 16th, 2008
blogged it
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November 16th, 2008
I am curious as to how Britney Spears is doing now. Things finally have seemed to settle down with her (at least I don’t hear about her on the evening news every night).
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November 16th, 2008
My daughter was a big fan of the younger daughters show. I think she’d like to know more about her. I don’t know the name of the young lady, though my children follow her story.
November 19th, 2008
I am curious to know why she should have it all, but still isn’t happy!
November 19th, 2008
My daughter would love this
November 19th, 2008
This would be interesting to read.
November 20th, 2008
I would love to hear about Lynn. She has two beautiful girls in the spotlight and would like to know how she has handled the publicity aimed at them, good and bad.
thanks for sharing
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November 20th, 2008
I am a subscriber.
thanks
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November 20th, 2008
I saw her on a talk show recently and her humanity was so apparent. I hadn’t thought of her as just one of us before that moment and it made me appreciate her more and want to hear her story.
November 20th, 2008
I follow you on Twitter(blueviolet)
November 20th, 2008
I subscribe.
November 20th, 2008
Thank you!
November 21st, 2008
l subscribed
January 3rd, 2009
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