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| sTORI Telling | 
 enlarge | Author: Tori Spelling
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  311 reviews
Sales Rank: 537
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Simon Spotlight Entertainment Hardcover Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1416950737
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.45028092
EAN: 9781416950738
ASIN: 1416950737
Publication Date: March 11, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Exceeded Expectations March 2, 2008
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
From her introspect to her sarcasm and self-deprecation, Tori Spelling writes this book as though she's telling her girlfriends-and gayfriends- a sTORI (c'mon I had to use it). Literally. You are drawn to her openness and before you know it, you've completed the book in one sitting. You root for her throughout and put the book down feeling good not only about Tori's personal growth and new found happiness, but about your own hopes and dreams.
Every human has been shaped by their experiences in life and as we learn about Tori's life experiences (childhood thru son Liam's birth) we understand better who she is and why she is.
For those of you looking for a 90210 tell-all, this isn't it. It also isn't a literary classic. But for what it is - a witty, intriguing memoir by someone we all think we know from television - it's outstanding!
sTORI TELLING by Tori Spelling certainly exceeded all expectations!
 She should pay to replace the trees this book wasted April 6, 2008
14 out of 46 found this review helpful
Spoiled, unhappy girl with marketing savvy writes book complaining she got cars that were too expensive, had parties that were too big, had parents who were too attentive, had too many toys and too much privilege. Maybe it's a sTori, but it's a terrible waste of a book.
$pelling $uccess February 28, 2008
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
I couldn't put this down. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this and wasn't disappointed at all! Tori opens up about everything and is honest about every aspect of her life in a revealing and funny way. Anyone who every watched 90210 or thought about what life would be like if they were rich and growing up in Beverly Hills needs to read this book. Great photos too. You'll enjoy this immensely!
 MIXED EMOTIONS April 8, 2008
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
The book was an easy read. I read it in a day and a half. I couldn't put it down. I must say that my opinion of Tori is somewhat worse than it was before I read the book. She was very honest about her struggles, insecurities, and overall issues. I must admit that I was surprised to hear that she shopped at places like Forever 21. She did make herself seem more like the girl next door. It was a little hard to believe that she wrote this book for any other reason besides money (which I know all celebrities do). She wasn't very convincing in trying make you feel bad for her privileged up brining. It was hard to fathom that having great birthday parties and expensive cars was such a bad thing. All parents strive to give their kids what they didn't have growing up and I think her parents were trying to do just that. I must commend her parents for making her act like a grown up as an adult. Her dad did her a real favor by not just handing over millions, thus forcing her to figure out how to work hard to get ahead in life. She should be eternally grateful to him for that. One thing that really made her look like a spoiled hollywood type was the way she and Dean carried on while they were both married. She wasn't apologetic or remorseful for the hurt they caused two people. She could have shown more tact when retelling the story. While she and Dean were blissfully happy I couldn't help but think of the pain their spouses must have been going through. I was shocked that she kept going on and on about how their relationship felt so right. In the end, it was hard to tell what true and what was fabricated in regards to her relationship with her mother and ex husband. It seemed at times that she that she embellished the truth about those relationships in order to justify the decisions she has made. It seemed that there were so many jabs at different people in this book and that was her ultimate revenge.
A new fan for Tori is me! April 22, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I never was a huge Tori Spelling fan and grew up watching 90210 religiously. However, reading this very personal and honest account of Tori's life thus far has turned me into a true fan. I absolutely loved this book and recommend it to anyone. I was most surprised to see how likeable Tori really is. She explains her insecurities and mishaps with humor & genuine humbleness (and I don't feel it's forced ala Tyra Banks style- "I'm just like you, believe me! Like me!").
What I found most surprising was Tori's childhood and family life. It was nothing like you'd assume and you clearly realize that the grass isn't always greener. Not everyone with money has a charmed life. The stories about her mother are unbelievable!
The format and style in which the book is written is impressive. I couldn't put it down. Great Job Tori! You're a class act!
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