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    Jessica Simpson Talks Of Alcohol Abuse, Finding Herself Again In Memoir 'Open Book'

    "There's never been a moment in my life that I've been more honest with myself," the pop singer tells NPR. "I finally feel free of everything that I was holding secret and holding to myself."
    by Lulu Garcia-Navarro Feb 23, 2020 3 minutes
    <em>Open Book</em>, by Jessica Simpson

    Jessica Simpson is back in the news, this time in her own words.

    Her in her new memoir, Open Book, Simpson writes honestly about her career as a pop singer, her marriage to and divorce from Nick Lachey, her stint on reality TV, and her time with John Mayer. And she reflects on becoming a fashion mogul with a billion-dollar company.

    But she also opens up about sexual abuse she experienced in childhood — and addiction.

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