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Editorial Review Book Description
Everyone knows Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano on the HBO hit television series The Sopranos. But there's so much more to her, as her candid, outspoken autobiography proves. In Wise Girl, Jamie-Lynn reveals both the perks and the pressures that have come with fame, and how uncertain, fearful times have made her stronger, more confident, and able to face life's challenges. Writing openly and from the heart, she describes the emotional and physical toll taken when Lyme disease left the healthy 19-year-old paralyzed at the height of The Soprano's popularity; an obsession with her weight that nearly destroyed her career; and the dark side of overnight success. Her story will both surprise and inspire you. For this wise girl, the key to success isn't just what's on the outside -- it's using your brains, going with your gut, and learning from your experiences, including the mistakes, every day. ... Read more Customer Reviews (13) 
Interesting but not about Eating Disorders
This book was very eye opening into Jamie's life however only a small section was devoted to eating disorders. For an ED book, it was pretty small. But as far as a book into Jamie's experiences it was good and interesting. It really humanized Jamie.
A GOOD, EASY READ
If you are interested in learning about a person's experience with an eating disorder, AND you're interested in celebrity writing, this is a very good, easy read. The star of "The Sopranos" tells how she developed an eating disorder and then worked to overcome it. It also documents her experience in the arts, so, really, this book is for someone interested in both. If you're ONLY wanting to know in-depth information about eating disorders, you will want to find a different book. If, however, you like theatre and acting as well as learning about anorexia or bulimia, this is the book for you.
Great read
This was an eye-opening book.It's always interesting to see that the grass isn't always greener on the other side.Just because Jamie-Lynn is pretty and famous and wealthy etc, doesn't mean she doesn't have her own share of problems.It was kind of scary to read about how hard she'd exercise in order to stay in shape (because of all the pressure she felt from everyone), and the lengths she went to to keep this secretive.She talks about her life growing up, now working in a hit TV show, a few health problems here and there and toward the end of the book, she has a section dealing with how to get help if you or someone you know has an eating disorder.Overall, I'd say this is a good interesting read that is easy to get through, but helpful for the younger girls out there who may fall into the trap of extreme dieting or exercise because of today's pressure to look a certain way.Good job Jamie-Lynn.
This is an important and enjoyable book for young women.
Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler has experienced more in her life than many people twice her age, including severe anorexia, paralysis from Lyme's Disease and extreme career changes. This book contains fun backstage tidbits about The Sopranos and the recording business, in addition to valuable insights about the many pressures of normal teen life.
Sigler is honest about her mistakes and discusses ways to help other young people avoid image problems. She even revealed that Sopranos producers were secretly auditioning other girls for her part as Meadow because she was so thin. Instead of using her fame to write a fluffy celebrity tell-all, Sigler is eager to have her written experiences help promote the National Eating Disorder Association, for which she is now a spokesperson.
Pictures that show Sigler in the worst stages of anorexia are powerful. The description of her secret 2 1/2 hour daily exercise routine is vivid, but the before and after pictures reinforce everything. A valuable chapter at the end also advises readers on the warning signs of anorexia and how to get help.
This is an important and enjoyable book for young women to read. Sigler's voice is refreshingly conversational, but a good editor should have helped her smooth over some of the language to do justice to the heartfelt topics she discusses. I hope she will continue to write, as she has a lot to share with readers.
--- Reviewed by Amy Alessio
Wise Girl: What I;ve Learned About LIfe, Love, and Loss
This novel,by Jamie-lynn Sigler, is a wonderful story. It is a perfect book for teenage girls to read to teach them about the pressures of being a teen and a star. It is a wonderful example of how a strong conviction can help to overcome anything. It teaches girls about the dangerous effects of eating disorders and how to get yourself out of a deep hole. This is a story about a girl goiung through what everyone goes through, love, loss, and the daily pressures of life.
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