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On 8/31 Monica Brand wrote: Don't read this if you're looking for all the dirt on Britney, but if you are curious as to what it's like to parent famous teens/young adults, this book does the job. One of the reasons I like blogging about books is that it gives me an excuse to write about topics I find interesting, adding fuel to ... Britney Spears and a nation of tabloid media
On 8/10 Lauren Lines wrote: My lovely friend, Dana, told me about 9 months ago to sign up with Thomas Nelson Publishing to do book reviews! At first I was hesitant. I thought- I'm not a writer! I, of course, didn't think I'd get "approved" to do this, but I was thrilled when I received my first book two weeks ago! My first ... Book Review- Through The Storm by Lynne Spears
On 7/17 Russell T. Hawkins wrote: Reading this book was beneficial to me in that it gave me more perspective into not only the lives of the Spears family, but into Hollywood types in general. So often we see them on television, read about them in magazines, or hear about them on the radio, and they become larger than life. We create ... We're All Human
On 7/6 Mitchell Dwyer wrote: “It’s a waste of ink to defend myself, because people will believe what they want to believe anyway,” writes Lynne Spears in her autobiography Through the Storm. This is true, and Spears, the mother of pop star Britney and Nickelodeon TV star Jamie Lynn, seems to resign herself to this truth, generally staying away ... Review: Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 7/1 Amanda Bradbury wrote: Book Review of “Through the Storm” by: Lynne Spears & Lorilee Cracker Amanda Bradbury This is not a tell all book behind Britney Spears’ life, but it does offer a lot of insight into her world and her families world and how she journeyed to where she currently is in life. This book was very enlightening and ... Book Review of “Through The Storm”
On 6/10 Melissa Mashburn wrote: Through The StormA Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid Worldby: Lynne SpearsOk, I have to tell you that this is the very first time I have "officially" written a review of a book that I have read. I have read so many books over the years and have always passed along my two cents to my friends, ... Book Review - Through the Storm
On 5/4 Fokke Kooistra wrote: Sometimes reading just comes natural to me and sometimes things are very slow. I intend to write about the books I read on this blog because of the fact that it forces me to reflect on books just before I put them back on the shelf. I tend to have a couple of topics for books ... Review of “Through the Storm” by Lynne Spears
On 4/8 Bettyann Schmidt wrote: While none of my children have hit the media spotlight, and I'm glad they haven't, I admit lots of mistakes during their raising up years. I saw Lynne Spears' book primarily as offering proof that she wasn't a bad mom, like the media painted. Sadly, she didn't convince me of that. Sure, I was eager, ... From Onen Mom to Another
On 3/17 Mary Alward wrote: Have you ever thought of what it would be like to be the mother of a child who rose to fame almost instantly? It wouldn't be easy. In Through the Storm, Lynne Spears tells us how her southern family was changed forever when Britney became and overnight success.Lynne's life hasn't been easy. She was highly ... Through the Storm by Lynne Spears with Lorilee Craker
On 3/5 Patricia Woodside wrote: I wanted to read Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World by Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker precisely because it is not an expose on Lynne's daughter, Brittany (or any of her other children). Rather it is a look at how fame affected the lives of an entire small-town family ... Featured Book: Through The Storm by Lynne Spears
On 3/3 Heather Messer wrote: The more shocked glances or comments I got when friends found out I was reading a memoir by the mother of Brittany and Jamie Lynn Spears, the more desire I had to get into the meat of it and find out what was really behind this family. Not surprising, as most people from both sides find out in an ... Not a tell all - thank goodness - a good book about regular people
On 3/2 Eliza Scott wrote: My impressions on the book: When you read a memoir or an autobiography it is very difficult to separate the person from the book. Judging the book is judging the person writing it. I’ll try not to but it might be a little difficult here. When I saw Britney’s shaved head splashing on the television ... A memoir by Lynne Spears: Through the storm
On 2/27 Lauren Yarger wrote: Mothering Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears Through Fame and the TabloidsBy Lauren YargerWhat’s it like to be the mother of pop’s biggest singing star? Lynne Spears, mother of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears, says it’s very much like the life any mother has – and very different.In “Through the Storm: ... Book Review: 'Through the Storm' – Lynne Spears
On 2/16 Emanuel Pavel wrote: Lynne Spears nu apare cititorului din pozitia de expert in cresterea copiilor sau “super sfanta” la fel cum nu o ai ocazia sa o vezi doar ca mama lui Britney, ci si mama lui Bryan si Jamie Lynn. Pe masura ce depasesti mijlocul cartii mi-a trecut senzatia ca Lynne este “oportunistul de servciu” ... Intersting Book
On 2/7 Elizabeth Kidd wrote: I feel very fortunate to be one of Thomas Nelson's book reviewers. I was given the information a few months back about joining Thomas Nelson in reviewing a small selection of new books. My first selection was Through the Storm by Lynne Spears, the mother of Britney Spears. I must admit that I was skeptical ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 2/4 Michael Carnell wrote: I recently picked up “Through The Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World” by Lynne Spears. Mrs. Spears is the mother of Britney, Jamie Lynn and bryan Spears. What struck me first was the title, or should I say subtitle. A “real story” of the “tabloid world” seemed to ...a Through ... Through The Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World
On 1/31 Jilida Christiansen wrote: First of all let me say that anyone who is already tired of the spotlight is quite brave to write a book that opens themselves up even more. No, Spears doesn't dish gossip on anyone, much less her children (of whom she counts actress Jamie Lynn Spears and singer Britney Spears), but even the simple backstories ... A Cup of Coffee with the Masses
On 1/26 Krista Herling wrote: Today I'd like to share my review of Through the Storm by Lynne Spears. This is a review for Thomas Nelson publishers.I was actually pleasantly surprised to read this book. I'll admit I agreed to review it out of a little bit of curiosity. I'm not that "in" to current culture although I have a general ... Book: Through the Storm
On 1/10 Tamara Baff wrote: I acquired this book through Thomas Nelson Book Review. Through the Storm is Lynne Spears' account of her children's early years. Two of her daughters- Britney and Jamie Lynn have great celebrity now so Lynne Spears' book is very timely. The book reads quite candidly and follows Lynne's life throughout ... Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 1/7 Sara Richardson wrote: Even those of us who aren’t all that into the entertainment scene heard the reports about Brittany Spears’ infamous fall from stardom. The weird behavior, the mishaps with her kids, the routine court appearances. Through the eyes of the media, all of America watched her crumble, and it was hard not ... Not what I expected...
On 1/5 Rebecca Sterling wrote: I finally finished ready the Lynn Spears Book - Through the Storm. I'm going to be very honest, it was a waste of my time to read. You know there's this big hype about the book being so great, so I was all excited to finally get to read it. An blam the first two chapter made me fall a sleep. I didn't ... Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World
On 1/2 Suzanne Eller wrote: Sometimes it's important to walk in someone else's shoes to see the "rest of the story". This past week I curled up with a new book, Through the Storm, written by Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker. In it we see the Spears home from the perspective of a mom who loves her girls, but is swept into the midst ... Through the Storm: Britney Spears Mom Speaks Out
On 12/30 Megan Curtis wrote: Upon reading “Through the Storm” I was pleasantly surprised. Lynn Spears tells a captivating story of her life from a young age to the present. She paints a picture of the truth behind the media madness without revealing details of her childrens’ lives. I was slightly disappointed in the writing because she tended to jump ... Through the Storm - A Review
On 12/19 Eliza Osborn wrote: As a teenager, I'd been a huge fan of The MMC, and had been sort of shocked when Britney exploded onto the music scene in 1999. I'd heard the "stage mom" rumors about Justin and Britney's mothers, and I was interested to see how Lynne would defend herself. And it's not a great defense. Having grown ... A Cautionary Tale
On 12/19 Kimberly Vetrano wrote: Not too long ago I was given the opportunity to read Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World by Lynne Spears, mother of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears. I have to admit that I was a bit turned off of the idea of reading about the lives of Britney and Jamie Lynn. We see enough ... Not Tabloid Stuff
On 12/18 Geni White wrote: 202 words Through the Storm A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World 2008 Lynne Spears with Lorilee Craker Thomas Nelson, Inc. ISBN 978-5955-5156-6 ISBN 978-1-5955-5207-5 (IE) 210 pp. (HDBK) This absorbing, well-written book will speak to folks with overwhelming problems that the author has ... Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 12/13 Rita Lung wrote: Recently I read the book Through the Storm by Lynne Spears, and I would like to share with you my opinion of the book.Before I begin my review, I need to admit that when I first started reading the book, I thought it was just going to be another celebrity-mom arguing with tabloid claims and trying to ... Through the Storm: a book review
On 12/11 Matthew Costner wrote: Below is a book re-view of Lynne Spear's book, Through the Storm, that I wrote and posted at Borders.com. Have any of you read this book? If so, what did you think of it?Skeptical, hesitant, worried, concerned, a joke, and marketing effort were several words and phrases that crossed my mind when a ... BOOK REVIEW
On 12/9 Melissa Hardeo wrote: Britney Spears is my favorite celebrity train wreck. I have to confess that I have been following the torrid accounts of her life through the celebrity gossip magazines for years. I have always been intrigued by her rise and fall from stardom. So when I saw that her mom had written a book about her life, ... Still Living in a Tabloid World
On 12/9 Sandra Peoples wrote: I recently became a book reviewer for Thomas Nelson Publishing (and you can too!). The first book I received was Through the Storm by Lynne Spears, mother of Jamie Lynn, Bryan, and Britney Spears. The subtitle is "A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World."I wanted to read this book for the ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 12/8 Jean Oram wrote: Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World By Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker Lynne says early in the book: “I’m not terribly exciting, truth be told. But my family has had an exceptional journey—really, a wild ride—and people think they know us from what they read. But they really don’t ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 12/6 Jennifer Spica wrote: A Review of Through the Storm by Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker for Thomas Nelson Publishers.I must say I chose to read this book purely out of curiosity. Lynne Spears is the famous mother of the infamous Britney- a girl about my age who I have seen unravel before the public eye. I watched in shock ... A Review
On 12/4 Sonia Ruas wrote: I'll admit it, along with everyone else, I was glued to my computer screen watching the footage and following the gossip of Britney Spears' downward spiral. At the time, I was slightly addicted to a few of those "celebrity gossip" blogs, and I would faithfully check in every day, to see what craziness ... A Mother's Book
On 12/3 Amanda Copulos wrote: I recently picked up Through the Storm by Lynn Spears. It is an autobiography account briefly touching on all areas of her life. Brief would be the best word to describe it, mainly because Spears discusses many of the hardships “storms” in her life, but after a quick mention, leaves them. The ... Decent Book
On 12/2 Anne LeGare wrote: Her biggest reason for writing the book was tied to the loss of her sister Sandra, who died recently. Specifically, Lynne said: “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.” ... Train up a child ...
On 12/1 Lisa Lickel wrote: Spears writes an update on her exploited family which includes actress/singers Britney and Jamie Lynn. She tells her story compellingly - it's about her and her choices, not about the children. She questions her choices and challenges to do what she thought best to share her children's gifts in public ... Through the Storm
On 11/30 Abby Van Wormer wrote: I just finished reading Through the Storm by Lynne Spears, Britney Spears mom. Wow, what an amazing book. In this book she shares about her life from before Britney’s fame, to during it, to where she is now. Lynne shares openly and honestly about her life, and what I really noticed was how highly she ... I read Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 11/29 Tymm Hoffman wrote: I know, I know. You're asking yourself the same thing I am - what's a hip-hop loving, boy band hating guy like myself doing reading a book by the mom of one of the biggest pop stars we've ever known? Shouldn't I be reviewing "Whatever you say I am..." or "Rhyming and Stealing..." or even "Hey Ya!"Well ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 11/29 Karin Taylor wrote: What drew me to this controversial book was my curiosity. Who hasn't heard about the recent turmoil in the Spears family and passed judgement? If ever there was a family under attack it would be the Spears family. I was curious to read what Lynn's take on her own family would be. Would she see (and ... Not a tell all and Not a parenting book
On 11/28 Janet Reeves wrote: My heart has gone out to this mother for some time. I had heard that she’s a Christian and suspected that things hadn’t gone the way she’d hoped for her daughters. The media has been much too harsh with this family. When I learned of this book, I decided that if Lynne Spears wanted to have her ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 11/26 Michelle McNeil wrote: What struck me most about this book was that it was NOTHING like I expected it to be. Lynne’s honesty and transparency throughout made this a refreshing but often heartbreaking story. Any parent whose child has lost their way will relate to this mother’s voice. After all, as she points out again ... Through The Storm
On 11/25 Jerri Miller wrote: “Through the Storm, A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World” by Lynne Spears is an account of Lynne’s life, seen through her eyes. If you read this book thinking it will give you inside information about Britney or Jamie Lynn Spears, you will be disappointed. Instead, you will learn ... Book Review - "Through the Storm"
On 11/25 Kelly Swindell wrote: When I first chose to read this book, I honestly didn’t think it would be very good. We all get tired of hearing about the dreaded life of Britney Spears…”what’s she into now?” We all ask. However, once I started reading it, I found it difficult to put it down. Lynne Spears is actually a quite ... Through The Storm by Lynne Spears
On 11/24 Christy McGraw wrote: I was not sure what I was going to think of this book…I will be honest I had started tuning out Britney stories awhile ago because I just could not see this young woman fall any farther. She broke my heart. And I will also be honest and tell you I had many ... Review of Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 11/22 Cafe Lily Book Reviews wrote: http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/custom/top20/Through_The_Storm_Lynne_Spears_Lorilee_Craker.asp Through The Storm, written by Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker was a bit exasperating to read, as the story is quite piecey and disorganized. Spears tells her story with a lot of Southern charm, but ... Through the Storm by Lynne Spears & Lorilee Craker
On 11/22 Candace Simmons wrote: I read the book “Through the Storm” by Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker, in one sitting. I expected it to be an easy read and it did not disappoint. I did not expect Ms. Spears to spill any deep family secrets, and she didn’t. I was struck, however, by how naïve she must be. Her initial expression ... Book Review
On 11/21 Martha Garrett wrote: Unexpected delight, November 21, 2008 "Through the Storm" by Lynne Spears I was sweetly surprised that I very much enjoyed reading Lynne's Story! I did not intend to enjoy reading Lynne Spear's book, "Through the Storm". Like others I expected a sort of tell all Mother, writing a book to make money ... Unexpected Delight
On 11/20 Heather Thomas wrote: I recently read the book "Through the Storm" by Lynne Spears. From the hype this book got from the media, I expected to read it and really dislike Lynne for dishing dirt on her children and giving parenting advice just to make a buck.Instead, what I found was a woman, a mother, who desperately wants ... Through The Storm
On 11/18 Phil Anderson wrote: I just finished reading “Through the Storm---A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World” by Lynn Spears. {Feel free to click the picture to the right for even more info on the book.} Lynn is the mother of Brian, Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears. I must say it was a very interesting read and ... Book Review---"Through the Storm"
On 11/17 Sarah Winfrey wrote: I have to admit that I’m something of a follower of the Britney Spears saga. Watching her crash and burn never gave me pleasure, but once I started caring about her I found I couldn’t tear myself away. I saw a haunted look in her eyes that even how hasn’t entirely gone away, and I wondered if her ... “Through the Storm”: Is it worth it?
On 11/16 Carolyn Jewel wrote: Lynne Spears with Lorilee CrakerThrough the StormThomas Nelson, Inc.Nashville, 2008ISBN: 978-1-59555-156-6Memoir 206 pages.I should start off by admitting that I don't pay much attention to pop stars. If the radio is on, it's usually tuned to NPR so I rarely hear popular music. I also don't watch T.V. ... Book Review: Through The Storm by Lynn Spears
On 11/16 Cody Stauffer wrote: BuyReada.widgetLink, a.widgetLink:visited {text-decoration: none;font: 10px/10px arial;color:#ffffff}a.widgetLink:hover {text-decoration: underline;}div.widgetDiv {width: 100%;line-height: 22px;cursor: pointer}div.widgetDiv:hover {text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer}I admit that at first I was ... Book Review: Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 11/14 Kelly Combs wrote: Through the Storm is a book by Lynne Spears with Lorilee Cracker. I was intrigued to read the book because it was published through a Christian publishing house (Thomas Nelson) and co-written by a Christian author I've read before (Lorilee Cracker.)The back cover of the book seems to lead the reader ... Through the Storm - Book Review & Give Away
On 11/13 James E. Robinson wrote: Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book for review. What? You ain't reading this blog yet? Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World from Thomas Nelson Publishers is nearly an autobiography of Lynne Spears. Mother of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears.Why read ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 11/13 Maranda Medina wrote: I became interested in this book because I recently became addicted to the Britney Spears “Womanizer” song. I know! You do not have to say it…I know. Anyway… When I read the introduction to the book I was hopeful that it would be a heartfelt memoir from a mother who loves all her children unconditionally. ... An Attempt at the Limelight
On 11/12 Elaine Littau wrote: Through the Storm By Lynne Spears Upon finishing Lynne Spears book “Through the Storm”, I find myself with a better understanding of the pressures families of celebrities face in the fishbowl of fame. As a mother I related to the fears and concerns Lynne shared within the pages of her book. The ... It could happen to any family
On 11/10 Monica Garcia wrote: I’ll be the first one to admit it… I was hoping for a juicy tell-all before I started reading this book but right in the intro Lynne tells us that’s not what this book is. It’s mostly a look into her life that led her to make the decisions she did in regards to her children.Overall it was an ... Review: Through the Storm by Lynne Spears with Lorilee Craker
On 11/10 Jennifer AlLee wrote: Does anybody really know what they're getting into when fame comes flying through the door? Probably not. In her book Through the Storm, (cowritten by Lorilee Craker) Lynne Spears recounts her life from being a simple southern girl, to being a simple southern young wife and mother, to becoming the mother ... An Intriguing Look At One of America's Most Well-Known Moms
On 11/10 Amy Halleran wrote: THROUGH the STORM “But I kept going, fueled by a mother’s dogged, foundational desire - mistaken though it was - to do the best by her children. Most of all, I wanted them to know that somehow it would all be okay, that God held us all. I wanted to project an attitude of hope ... A Book Review: Through The Storm - Lynne Spears
On 11/8 Katie Darby wrote: I requested to review Lynne Spears's "Through the Storm," because I figure with as much time as I spend craning my neck at the gossip magazines in the supermarket, I owed the Spears family that much. Lynne Spears is a good storyteller, and comes off very down-to-earth, which is, of course, what she ... Through the Storm
On 11/6 Shelli Akers wrote: Wow! I know that’s not how the standard book review starts but that’s how this one does. To say I devoured this book would be a total understated fact. This book is not a tell-all about Britney, it’s far from it. It’s the story of a loving and trusting Southern woman who got caught up ... Lynne Spears: Through the Storm {book review}
On 11/5 Janet Birkey wrote: I want to thank Lynne Spears for writing this book. It is never easy to come out with family details when so much of the public already has an opinion that may be less than favorable. Lynne’s undeniable faith in Christ and her desire for the best for her children—extending even her ex-husband who ... Lynne speaks out, but not too exciting,
On 11/5 Becca C wrote: I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, more information on the already media-saturated Spears family. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The book does a great job of describing the family as a very ordinary, "neighbor-next-door" type of family, to whom fame, fortune, and all that surrounds it, ... Better than Expected, A Good Example of "What Not To Do"
On 11/3 Pam Kumpe wrote: This book by Lorilee Craker took me by surprise. In seven short years Lynne Spears lost her sister Sandra, watched footage of her daughter Britney Spears shaving off her hair, and read a note from her youngest daughter Jamie Lynn telling her she was pregnant. Lynne dealt with alcohol soaked episodes ... Through the Storm - A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World
On 11/3 Scoti Springfield Domeij wrote: Through the Storm reveals Lynne Spears struggles in her marriage, the pain of her husband’s alcoholism, the frenzy of her daughter’s rise to mega-fame, and the relentless stalking by paparazzi. Lorilee Craker captures Lynne Spear’s southern voice and clichés, sharing bits of humor and the emotional ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 11/2 Karla Akins wrote: Life is messy. No one knows this better than Lynne Spears, mother of famous daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears. I must admit, when I learned that Thomas Nelson had published a book by the famous pop singer’s Mom, I was puzzled. I had believed what too many viewers believe of ... THROUGH THE STORM by Lynne Spears
On 10/31 Eva Ulian (BA London) wrote: Posted 10/30/08: You can well believe that Lynne Spears did not deny her girls the chance to hit stardom- but neither did she push them to it- the system saw to that. The desire for wealth and fame is inherent in most people because the system guarantees that we mortals will have no power to resist ... Through the Storm - Lynne Spears
On 10/31 Jonathan Blundell wrote: I finished reading Lynne Spears book, “Through the Storm” a couple weeks ago. I posted a review of it on Facebook, but got busy and forgot to post one here. While “celebrity autobiographies” aren’t something I’d normally pick up and read for myself, I did find myself enjoying the book and ... A different take on a public story
On 10/31 Bernie Kawazoe wrote: Though the Storm is probably not a book I'd recommend to most people. It is definitely a book that chronicles the life of a mother that has many regrets. At the end of the book she talks of her older sister who went to be with the Lord a little over a year ago. In this section, she writes about her sister's ... Sad story with a bit of hope at the end
On 10/31 Annette Gysen wrote: "Tell me again why you're doing this?" my husband asked after I just read to him yet another passage of a book he has absolutely no interest in. Doing what? Reading Through the Storm by Lynne Spears, mother of Britney and Jamie Lynn. The answer to that question goes back to late September, when Thomas ... Through the Storm: A Book Review
On 10/31 Wanda Brewer wrote: Through the Storm is a story no mom should ever have to tell. But the painful truth is, there are storms of destruction occurring in many American homes. The difference with this storm is, a family, Lynne Spears and her two talented daughters and precious son, had the entire world watching, 24 hours ... Reaching out to spare other mothers from the same storm
On 10/30 Nichole Watson wrote: Thanks to a fellow blogging buddy John Pate (http://thestateofpate.blogspot.com/) I learned about how to get books for free by agreeing to post a review of them on my blog and on Amazon.com. Since I love to read but don’t have as much time as I used to or the money to spend on books I figured this ... Book Review
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On 10/29 Scott Kuhn wrote: Let me say this: it wasn't easy. Aside from the myriad of events of upheaval in my life right now, the book itself was hard to read, was hard to get through. Please don't misunderstand: the book wasn't hard to read from a reading-level standpoint (it's actually written very basic and elementary--almost ... Review: Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 10/29 Marv Nelson wrote: Thomas Nelson Publishing Company has again given an AMAZING opportunity by giving out 200 free books to bloggers! I was among the lucky few and was asked to give a 200 word review of the book. Through the Storm is an amazingly touching book. I have to admit that I went into the reading very skeptical. ... Through the Storm By Lynne Spears
On 10/29 Elizabeth Jackson wrote: If you would have asked me a few months ago if I had planned on reading the upcoming book release Through the Storm from Lynne Spears, mother of the infamous Britney Spears, I probably would have responded, "of course not." However after reading some responses to the books and seeing how the most unlikely ... Through The Storm- Lynne Spears
On 10/28 Mary Carver wrote: Book Review: Lynne Spears' Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid WorldHow many times have I thought when seeing the latest report of a Britney Spears disaster, "Where is that girl's mother?" Or even, "How does someone so talented get so crazy?" Reading this book answered the ... Regrets, she’s had a few.
On 10/23 Austin Gardner wrote: Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid WorldThe book "Through the Storm" by Lynne Spears reads like a testimony of a family that knew better than what happened but got caught up in all the fame as her daughter Britney went from the small plays, singing and dancing to the big ... ok read
On 10/20 Susan K. Stewart wrote: For readers looking for a sensational tell-all, Lynne Spears’ Through the Storm, will be disappointing. I, too, was disappointed, but for different reason Through the Storm, subtitled A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World is less than it promises. It is less about family and more about ... Book Review - Through the Storm
On 10/19 Jessica Gottlieb wrote: As a writer blogger, I’m offered a few goodies here and there. Most of them are completely resistable, but this one wasn’t. Michael Hyatt would send me a copy of Lynne Spears’ book in exchange for my 200+ word review. 200 words. From me? Have we met? This is so simple. The joke’s on me. The book is ... Through the Storm: I Don’t Want to Review Lynne Spears’ Book
On 10/19 Amy Beth Bullard wrote: When I found out that Michael Hyatt, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, would be offering 200 bloggers the chance to review Lynne Spears’ new book Through The Storm, I instantly jumped on the chance. Now, I can guess what you’re thinking: why in the world would I want to read a book written ... ‘Cause that girl is in the strongest storm of her life.
On 10/19 Jeremy Small wrote: Lynn Spears, mother to pop icon Brittany Spears just released a book called Through the Storm. Lynn originally wrote the book for her children, she wanted them to know how much she really loves them. Personally, I can’t imagine her daughters NOT knowing that their mother loves them. I can understand her felt need to show ... Through the Storm
On 10/16 Anne Bundy wrote: A month ago, Britney Spears was no more to me than a provocative image my eyes might have passed over while I perused magazine covers. I neither knew nor cared about her record-breaking sales, or heart-breaking story of titillating exhibitionism, substance abuse, and custody battle.Then I read Through ... Friday's Freelance: FREE FALL, Part Two
On 10/15 Mark Russell wrote: Review by Laurie Russell Storms brew, build in strength and then break loose, wreaking havoc of all in its path. What happens when your children are in the center of the storm? A mother reaches out to save her children only to find they’ve been tossed in different directions. Who do you choose and where do ... Book Review of “Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World” by Lynne Spears
On 10/15 Bryon Mondok wrote: Book title: Through the Storm Author(s): Lynne Spears, Lorilee Cracker Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2008 Number of pages: 206 Lynne Spears sets the record straight. She is not the insane “stage mom” the media says she is. Out of the chute, Spear’s book takes the defensive posture ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 10/15 Lori Fox wrote: I know that this isn't my normal fare for reading. For one thing, it's a memoir, at least of sorts. For another, it's the memoir of the mother of Britney Spears. I admit that I've been one of those people who rolled my eyes and talked disparagingly of both Britney and her mother. Though, I had slightly ... Book Review: Through The Storm by Lynne Spears
On 10/15 John Saddington wrote: I had your very guessable feelings about the idea of Lynne Spears because of who’s mother she really is, and I had honestly only heard one thing about her prior to this book being released: typical crazy stage mom gone wild. When I actually picked it up, I blazed through it in 2 days. Why? Because ... I Like Britney Spears' Mom
On 10/14 Mike Gibbons wrote: Lynne Spears describes herself as a "...simple Southern woman whose family got caught in a tornado called fame..." As the mother of Jamie Lynn, Bryan and Britney Spears she says she wrote this book, "...to hand something permanent down to my children and grandchildren, a record of our lives together..." ... Book Review - Through the Storm
On 10/14 Alan Bates wrote: Through the Storm is a memoir written by Lynne Spears, the mother of Britney Spears. It talks about Lynne’s own life and her marriage and subsequent divorce with Britney’s father, Jamie and continues on through their life and Britney’s career from precocious toddler on to a international pop music ... Book Review “Through the Storm” by Lynne Spears (with Lorilee Craker)
On 10/13 Kristie Jackson wrote: I am loving this blogging business, but since I have mouths to feed, recess to supervise, clothes to fold and games to play, I cannot blog all the live-long day. And that's what I feel like I need to do to kind of clear the air. There's too many things I want to blog about--I need to eliminate the ... Blog Backlog
On 10/13 Dan Pritchett wrote: Book Review: "Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World" by Lynne Spears and Lorilee Craker. (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2008. 206 pages).Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for this review.This books is the story of Lynne Spears (mother of Britney, ... Book Review of "Through the Storm" by Lynne Spears
On 10/13 Calee Lee wrote: Two things before I start this review: 1) I am not target audience for this book. I’ve read a handful of C-list celebrity memoirs but I have never, and hopefully will never, buy one. 2) I received this book as a free reviewers copy. That said, I just finished reading Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 10/13 Heather Rose Chase wrote: Have you heard of this book by Lynne Spears? Surely you’ve heard of a couple of her daughters, namely Britney and Jamie Lynn, current media fodder and regular tabloid cover girls. The book is Lynne’s side of the still unfolding story of the Spears family. Admittedly I was curious to read it, both ... Through the Storm
On 10/13 Robin Lee Hatcher wrote: There cannot be anyone in America who walks by the magazine racks to check out at the grocery story or who watches even a modicum of TV who isn't aware of the ups and downs of Britney Spears in recent years. As a mother, I can only imagine the agony of her parents during the worst of those times. When ... Through the Storm by Lynne Spears
On 10/13 Serenity Bohon wrote: Where are the parents?How many times have you heard (or said) that one while Britney was shaving her head, driving irresponsibly with her children, or beating paparazzi with an umbrella? I'll tell you where the mother was for that last one: Wishing it were her. Wishing there were less paparazzi out ... Through the Storm: By Lynne Spears
On 10/11 Lawrence W. Wilson wrote: Through the Storm by Lynne Spears with Lorilee CrakerThomas Nelson$24.99, Hardcover, 212 pp.Abraham Lincoln is supposed to have written a book review that reached the dubious conclusion, “People who like this sort of thing will find it the sort of thing they like.”He might have been describing celebrity ... Book Review: Through the Storm
On 10/11 Richard L. Mabry, MD wrote: Michael Hyatt, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, recently had a post on his blog dealing with his decision to publish Through The Storm, a non-fiction book by the mother of Britney Spears. I’ll admit that I was somewhat surprised that a Christian publisher would do this, but since I hadn’t ... Book Review: THROUGH THE STORM by Lynne Spears
On 10/11 David Wickiser wrote: I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by Lynne Spears’s book, Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World. I really did not know what to expect coming into the book, though I had heard rumors about “Britney’s mom’s book about parenting.” What I didn’t expect ...
On 10/11 Becky Ritta wrote: I received a complimentary copy of Through the Storm from Thomas Nelson (the publisher) to review. Through the Storm is a compelling read. Lynne Spears isn’t interested in spilling all the scandalous details of Britney’s recent past; rather, she’s telling her own story. This is the story of a ... lynne spears: not just britney's mother
On 10/11 Eric S. Mueller wrote: With their publication of Stephen Mansfield’s “The Faith of Barack Obama”, Thomas Nelson instituted a program that I hope continues, offering the first 200 bloggers to respond the chance to get a free copy of a book in exchange for... My Review of Lynne Spears Through the Storm
On 10/11 Cheryl Peevyhouse wrote: Lynne Spears warns in the introduction of her book that it's not a "juicy tell-all," and the truth is that readers won't be privileged to much inside information on her famous daughters, Britney and Jamie Lynn. Instead, this memoir tells the story of a relatable woman dealing with both the ordinary and ... Lynne Spears/THROUGH THE STORM
On 10/11 Katherine J. Crawford wrote: A real story of Fame and Family and Tabloid World byLynn Spearswith Lorilee Craker Lynn Spears, mother of Jamie Lynn, Bryan and Brittney, gives us a book filled with heartache, a mother’s agony and the unsettling truth of the entertainment world. She tells the story of her unbelievable (and yet, sadly ... THROUGH THE STORM
On 10/11 Cory Whitehead wrote: I'm a sucker for a free book. Aren't we all? So, when my friend Zach sent me an email about Thomas Nelson giving away Lynne Spears' book, Through the Storm, if you write an Amazon review, well, I wasn't interested at first. But, then I realized I really was interested what Lynne had to say about her ... Through the Storm Review
On 10/8 Christie Hagerman wrote: Okay, let me say from the start that I've never been a Britney-fan. I love cutesy pop music (I was an original New Kids on the Block fanatic, and don't get me started on Milli Vanilli!!), but the fact that I am extremely picky about who my daughters are exposed to meant that I never got into the bare-midriff, ... Britney Spears MOM?!