Through the Storm doesn't fit into my "normal" book genre, but I am grateful that I had the opportunity to explore this interesting and entertaining story.
Through the Storm is the life account of Lynne Spears, mother of Bryan, Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears. This book creates a window that allows the reader to see life from the other side of success, fame, and the intense scrutiny that one receives when living in the spotlight of pop culture.
The first part of Through the Storm introduces you to the early part of Lynne's life, including her upbringing, her marriage to Jamie, and of course the arrivals and growth of her children. The rest of the book focuses on the personal journeys of child stars Britney and Jamie Lynn and how their paths to stardom have forever changed the Spears family.
I was moved by Lynne's honesty and openness to talk the early struggles she and Jamie faced in their marriage which eventually ended in divorce. She is also very candid about her feelings regarding the paparazzi, her personal walk with Jesus Christ, Britney's questionable decisions and their sometimes turbulent relationship, her opinions about her son-in-law Kevin Federline and his parenting skills, and the pain she felt when discovering that Jamie Lynn was pregnant.
It was hard to put this book down. I found Lynne Spears to be genuine, loving, and proud of her family. One of my favorite lines from the book is actually on the first page and does a great job of framing Through the Storm: "Most people have no idea how fame can warp the closest relationships in your life, or how big dreams can turn into nightmares."
If you are a person who enjoys knowing "the other side of the story," Through the Storm might just be the next book you need to choose to read!
Hey!!
Whats up you haven't emailed me in a while!!?? That book sounds good I heard about it on ET also. My brother and dad read the Perfect Storm and said it was amazing, but sad. Have you read that?
Love,
A Dizzle
(ps email me! :)
Posted by: Ali Diehl | October 14, 2008 at 06:32 PM