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Available
Publication
Harper (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 272 pages
Description
Biography & Autobiography. Performing Arts. Nonfiction. HTML: 2020 Audie Finalist �?? Narration by Author Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged memoir. For decades, Demi Moore has been synonymous with celebrity. From iconic film roles to high-profile relationships, Moore has never been far from the spotlight�??or the headlines. Even as Demi was becoming the highest paid actress in Hollywood, however, she was always outrunning her past, just one step ahead of the doubts and insecurities that defined her childhood. Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Demi battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years�??all while juggling a skyrocketing career and at times negative public perception. As her success grew, Demi found herself questioning if she belonged in Hollywood, if she was a good mother, a good actress�??and, always, if she was simply good enough. As much as her story is about adversity, it is also about tremendous resilience. In this deeply candid and reflective memoir, Demi pulls back the curtain and opens up about her career and personal life�??laying bare her tumultuous relationship with her mother, her marriages, her struggles balancing stardom with raising a family, and her journey toward open heartedness. Inside Out is a story of survival, success, and surrender�??a wrenchingly honest portrayal of one woman's at once ordinary and… (more)
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LibraryThing member MoniqueSnyman
I'm not the first person people come to for reviews on celebrity memoirs, because: 1.) I rarely read them, and 2.) It always feels like the celebrity in question is doing some publicity stunt. This wasn't the case with "Inside Out", at least not for me.
I grew up on Demi Moore's films, because my
I'm so glad I read "Inside Out", because it is an insightful look into a glamorous life with very dark undertones. Sometimes I related to Demi Moore's life story in ways that was utterly terrifying. Other times, I was glad I'd come to grips with my demons sooner rather than later (hello, food!) and learned to say: "Fuck off," when it's necessary.
The writing was raw, full of passion, and felt like I was in Demi's living room, hearing her story from her own mouth. It was powerful, unforgettable, and cast a spotlight on issues in Hollywood, on gender-issues, on family, and on the self.
I enjoyed this book immensely, and applaud Demi Moore for sharing her tale so openly with the rest of the world. Ms. Moore, you are brave and beautiful, and an inspiration still.
I grew up on Demi Moore's films, because my
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mom is a huge fan, and I, consequently, became a fan of her myself. I wanted to be everything Demi Moore was during my childhood—from the artist, to the stripper, to the Navy SEAL. She could do it all, so I could do it all. Of course, I grew out of trying to be Superwoman as I became older ... BUT Demi Moore is still one of my favorite actresses, and this book is one I simply couldn't avoid picking up.I'm so glad I read "Inside Out", because it is an insightful look into a glamorous life with very dark undertones. Sometimes I related to Demi Moore's life story in ways that was utterly terrifying. Other times, I was glad I'd come to grips with my demons sooner rather than later (hello, food!) and learned to say: "Fuck off," when it's necessary.
The writing was raw, full of passion, and felt like I was in Demi's living room, hearing her story from her own mouth. It was powerful, unforgettable, and cast a spotlight on issues in Hollywood, on gender-issues, on family, and on the self.
I enjoyed this book immensely, and applaud Demi Moore for sharing her tale so openly with the rest of the world. Ms. Moore, you are brave and beautiful, and an inspiration still.
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LibraryThing member Jthierer
It was interesting to hear Moore talk about some of her famous loves, and there are definitely points of the book that feel honest and real, especially in the section covering her earlier life. However, as the book gets closer to the present there starts to be a real sense of glossing over certain
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moments or truth that might present a different perspective on the events she relates. Especially in the last 1/3 of the book I wondered several times how the other person in a situation would have described that interaction. While I understand that the choice to be vague in some moments probably has something to do with protecting the privacy of her three daughters, it felt more like deflection and excuse making that genuine reflection. I might have preferred a more honest book that ended earlier than a vague handwaving dismissal of the past 5-10 years. Show Less
LibraryThing member TheEllieMo
I picked up this book on the basis of it having some fairly favourable reviews, and that Moore, just a few years older than me, was a rising star when I was a youth. St Elmo’s Fire was a big coming-of-age film when I was, well, coming of age.
Over the years, Moore has been the subject of tabloid
Certainly, her early years, as documented in this book, were hard - her parents seemed to be unable to live without each other, but unable to live with each other either, and looking after their kids was lower on their agenda than keeping ahead of their creditors.
And so began a life, for Moore, that has revolved around not feeling good enough, of seeking comfort, and love, in places where it ultimately could not be found.
It’s interesting reading about how her relationships, not just with romantic partners but with family, have shaped her.
And it seems that Moore has worked through a lot of her issues at last, sufficiently to be able to write this book.
There is a line that struck me in the last chapters of the book:” Taking responsibility for your own reaction is the gateway to freedom”. Unfortunately it feels as if Moore has not yet reached a point where she can accept responsibility for some of her own actions. This being her memoir, of course we will get her side, but there feels to be a complete lack of awareness of how her behaviours may have impacted on Kutcher or her children.
It’s an interesting book, but one which I think has been written too early. Moore has not yet fully accepted herself.
Over the years, Moore has been the subject of tabloid
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newspapers many times, most of it not favourable. So I suppose this book is her attempt to put her side of the story. Certainly, her early years, as documented in this book, were hard - her parents seemed to be unable to live without each other, but unable to live with each other either, and looking after their kids was lower on their agenda than keeping ahead of their creditors.
And so began a life, for Moore, that has revolved around not feeling good enough, of seeking comfort, and love, in places where it ultimately could not be found.
It’s interesting reading about how her relationships, not just with romantic partners but with family, have shaped her.
And it seems that Moore has worked through a lot of her issues at last, sufficiently to be able to write this book.
There is a line that struck me in the last chapters of the book:” Taking responsibility for your own reaction is the gateway to freedom”. Unfortunately it feels as if Moore has not yet reached a point where she can accept responsibility for some of her own actions. This being her memoir, of course we will get her side, but there feels to be a complete lack of awareness of how her behaviours may have impacted on Kutcher or her children.
It’s an interesting book, but one which I think has been written too early. Moore has not yet fully accepted herself.
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LibraryThing member Jennifer-Hettenbach
I just recently started reading non-fiction, and she is one of about three celebrity biographies I currently own, the others being Sally Field and Kieth Richards. I have two bios about Kurt Cobain, but he didn't write either one of them and that somehow makes it different. I'm not sure why I have
That being said, I don't think that Inside Out was anything near what I thought a celebrity bio would be like. I mean, if you took out the famous names and replaced them with "TIM" it could have been anyone's life. There were several details in her childhood that I could relate to and found myself seeing Demi in a different light then I have when I first picked up the book. Demi has always been one of my favorite actresses since I saw her in G.I Jane, and now, knowing a little bit more about the women behind the image makes me like her even more.
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that meany, to be honest. I am not a big fan of listening to celebrities bitch. (Can I say bitch on here?) I don't particularly feel sorry for you because you are followed by cameras when you step outside your home. Do you feel sorry for me because I will probably never see Paris? London? Norway? No, I didn't think so. We have made our beds and now we have to lye in them, right?That being said, I don't think that Inside Out was anything near what I thought a celebrity bio would be like. I mean, if you took out the famous names and replaced them with "TIM" it could have been anyone's life. There were several details in her childhood that I could relate to and found myself seeing Demi in a different light then I have when I first picked up the book. Demi has always been one of my favorite actresses since I saw her in G.I Jane, and now, knowing a little bit more about the women behind the image makes me like her even more.
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LibraryThing member fastforward
I wouldn't necessarily say I'm a Demi Moore fan, but I did walk away from this book with some newfound respect. Despite the millions in the bank and stunning good looks, she hasn't had the easiest life. She shares a lot of her struggles in this memoir and I'm sure putting yourself out there like
Demi might not appear in as many blockbuster movies as she did at the height of her fame, but she certainly still has A-list fame recognition. There was a lot of press for this memoir and so I assumed I had heard all of the "juicy" gossip bits ahead of time. However this book had a few stories that even I, a self-proclaimed pop culture junkie, had never heard including how 16 year old Demi had dinner with Roman Polanski a few days before he fled the U.S. after being convicted of raping a 13 year old girl. And on a much lighter note how the heck did I never know she and Bruce Willis were friends with John Goodman?
Survivor is a good word to describe Demi. She had a pretty messed up childhood, has been thru 3 divorces, has experienced both box office successes and disappointments, has had periods of estrangement from different family members, and battled addiction. And yet, she's still standing. She seems to be in a pretty good place right now and I would imagine writing this memoir proved to be a cathartic experience.
For the most part I think she did open up about her life and to me it didn't feel like she was doing so to assign blame or anything. In my opinion she didn't demonize her ex-husbands but instead showed some of the good and bad parts of their time spent together. Now I do think though she was fairly vague about some of the things that might have led to her daughters and Bruce not speaking to her for a few years. That's really the only instance in which I felt there was more to the story that she wasn't willing to share.
I am left with the impression she is trying to be the best version of herself she can be, and at the end of the day, isn't that the best any of us can do?
Definitely recommend if you enjoy reading celebrity memoirs. It was a fascinating read as it felt like you got an inside look into the life of a Hollywood star and also just regular ol' Demi, the woman who is pretty content living in Idaho.
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that is difficult.Demi might not appear in as many blockbuster movies as she did at the height of her fame, but she certainly still has A-list fame recognition. There was a lot of press for this memoir and so I assumed I had heard all of the "juicy" gossip bits ahead of time. However this book had a few stories that even I, a self-proclaimed pop culture junkie, had never heard including how 16 year old Demi had dinner with Roman Polanski a few days before he fled the U.S. after being convicted of raping a 13 year old girl. And on a much lighter note how the heck did I never know she and Bruce Willis were friends with John Goodman?
Survivor is a good word to describe Demi. She had a pretty messed up childhood, has been thru 3 divorces, has experienced both box office successes and disappointments, has had periods of estrangement from different family members, and battled addiction. And yet, she's still standing. She seems to be in a pretty good place right now and I would imagine writing this memoir proved to be a cathartic experience.
For the most part I think she did open up about her life and to me it didn't feel like she was doing so to assign blame or anything. In my opinion she didn't demonize her ex-husbands but instead showed some of the good and bad parts of their time spent together. Now I do think though she was fairly vague about some of the things that might have led to her daughters and Bruce not speaking to her for a few years. That's really the only instance in which I felt there was more to the story that she wasn't willing to share.
I am left with the impression she is trying to be the best version of herself she can be, and at the end of the day, isn't that the best any of us can do?
Definitely recommend if you enjoy reading celebrity memoirs. It was a fascinating read as it felt like you got an inside look into the life of a Hollywood star and also just regular ol' Demi, the woman who is pretty content living in Idaho.
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LibraryThing member mcelhra
I was a huge fan of The Brat Pack back in the 80s and St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night were two of my favorite movies back then. I read Tiger Beat religiously. I thought I knew pretty much everything there is to know about the Demi Moore of the 80s and early 90s. After reading Inside Out, I
She had a very rough childhood. Her parents were self-absorbed alcoholic teenagers when she was born and they didn’t mature beyond that point as she got older. My heart broke for her so many times. It’s truly amazing that she became so outwardly successful. Behind the scenes she’s struggled with substance abuse and an eating disorder. You would never know looking at her famous Vanity Fair covers that she had any kind of self-esteem issues but she has been haunted by them most of her life.
She goes deep when she writes about her relationships with ex-husbands Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. She doesn’t paint them as villains or herself as a victim. She acknowledges that mistakes were made by all parties. She is surprisingly self-aware and introspective throughout the entire book. Ariel Levy (The Rules Do Not Apply) was Moore’s co-author so the book is impressively written for a celebrity memoir – for any memoir really. For that reason, I think Inside Out will appeal to a wide range of readers – not just Demi Moore fans. Recommended.
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realize I didn’t know much of anything about her.She had a very rough childhood. Her parents were self-absorbed alcoholic teenagers when she was born and they didn’t mature beyond that point as she got older. My heart broke for her so many times. It’s truly amazing that she became so outwardly successful. Behind the scenes she’s struggled with substance abuse and an eating disorder. You would never know looking at her famous Vanity Fair covers that she had any kind of self-esteem issues but she has been haunted by them most of her life.
She goes deep when she writes about her relationships with ex-husbands Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. She doesn’t paint them as villains or herself as a victim. She acknowledges that mistakes were made by all parties. She is surprisingly self-aware and introspective throughout the entire book. Ariel Levy (The Rules Do Not Apply) was Moore’s co-author so the book is impressively written for a celebrity memoir – for any memoir really. For that reason, I think Inside Out will appeal to a wide range of readers – not just Demi Moore fans. Recommended.
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LibraryThing member KatherineGregg
Demi Moore shares her story about her early family life, rise to stardom, three marriages (including Bruce Willis with whom she had three daughters, and Ashton Kutcher, the love of her life), struggles with alcoholism, eating disorders and drug addiction as well as balancing career and parenting.
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Demi reads the audio book which offers a bit of insight into the character of the author. She comes across as down to earth, honest and a decent person. Show Less
LibraryThing member gaillamontagne
Demi Moore, who also narrates her story, gives a detailed account of her devastating and dysfunctional childhood. She is a fabulously wealthy, beautiful, and famous person who is another little lost lamb seeking value, love and purpose. Through the first half of the book the reader is aghast and
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sympathetic at the horrific childhood through which she was forced to live. As Demi's story continues, she tells how affluence, drugs and alcohol, plus the distraction those things brought to her life, did not help her heal. The reader hopes that Demi' can determine to not repeat her parents' choices. Demi' lost 2 marriages, her health, and almost lost that which is most precious to her....... her relationship with her 3 girls with Bruce Willis. It took courage for her to write and reveal her story to the world. I got the impression, it's not over. Show Less
LibraryThing member JReynolds1959
I have always admired Demi Moore for her individualism. Reading her story made me respect her even more. She should never be judged by what has been written about her by tabloids or other sources. Read the real life of this woman.
Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — 2020)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2019-09-24
Physical description
9 inches
ISBN
0062049534 / 9780062049537