Kendra Wilkinson

This is an engaging, well-rounded, nicely balanced, heart-warming, well-written book. I read it in one day and couldn't put it down once I started. I laughed out loud a couple times, highlighted numerous parts I thought were good insights or funny, and really enjoyed the look into her life from childhood to adulthood to motherhood. I had no idea her childhood was so tumultuous and I think she is such a strong woman for leaving the drugs and turning her life around like she did. Many people would not be that strong, and it only led to truly amazing opportunities for her!

I read this book hoping to learn more about Kendra, and I did! Admittedly, she was not my favorite character on the show for a few seasons, although I know this was a result of how she was portrayed. But, it's interesting because I always felt like the fifth season is when Kendra truly seemed to mature and change on GND (in a good way!) and became much more likeable, and it had nothing to do with editing or how she was being presented. Now I know why--the pieces of the puzzle started to fit together as I read, which was really a neat experience.

I disagree with reviewers who state that the book lacks behind-the-scene info on life at the mansion and trips, etc. I thought I would feel the same way when I went into it, but, having finished the book, I strongly feel that more detail on those things would have taken away from the true nature and purpose of this book. This book gives Kendra character and dimension. I think that's exactly what its purpose was and that more detail into mansion life would have cheapened that.

Nice feel-good book that left me feeling very satisfied.… (mere)