Will you be reading Lynne Spears' memoir?

Debby Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 02:17 PM EST

I read the whole book cover-to-cover 2x and it was awesome. Mama Spears has had a lot of turmoil in her life, mostly with Papa Spears' drinking. She does mention quite a bit of the details of Britney and Jamie Lynn. I recommend it HIGHLY. You think you know the Spears' but you really will know them when you read her book.

sarah Wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

WoW, I can't believe this.
Brittany's meltdown was actually the onset of bipolar disorder, it runs in her family. Yes the whole fame and pressure added to it,now the disease is in better control. Lynn has admitted she let managers take over control, and she regrets that. Alos she was never a stage mom. She said Brit was determined early on to do this. Why is everyone so judgmental?? A lot of

Parker Tue, Sep 16, 2008 at 11:46 PM EST

This book was actually very heartfelt and is written from a mother's point of view entirely. I bought the book today and read it cover to cover in 4 hours enjoying every page. It brought tears to my eyes, especially stories about her kids growing up and the daily struggles of keeping a family together--as we all know isn't easy. Save your negativity b/c it is not needed here. This book does not exploit the children in any way, shape or form.

Tanya Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:51 PM EST

Yes - i wish to read, i whish to have 3 children as Lynne has - talented, successfull and not keeping the bad memory for everything bad people told, write and film about them. They are not angels - just people. lovely

Kristina Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 05:38 PM EST

Absoulutely NOT.. that would be a waste of my money. I wouldn't even read it if someone lent it to me.

Tate Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 05:03 PM EST

To not-me2:

First of all, no one is denying that outside forces played a part, nor are they saying that Brit shouldn't be cut a break. All my sympathy goes out to that poor kid. I think the problem is that Lynne, in her quest to "be someone" has totally exploited and sold out both of her little girls. It's reprehensible, really.

You go ahead a decide after you have read the book. By that time, Lynne will have gotten your $25. Way to play right into her hands. The cycle continues...

not-me2 Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 04:37 PM EST

OK, enough already! Lynne Spears is actually owning up to the fact that there were outside influences that affected her family. I don't think she's going to deny that.
Brit's life spun out for a while? Would you want your mistakes blasted on front pages around the globe, so everyone can criticize & judge? Thought not. D'ya know the real reason why?
Jamie Lynne got pregnant. Do the backwards-math: Malibu was burning down, how many other kids got pregnant that month because they thought their lives would be destroyed? Also..she decided to keep the baby. It shows more integrity to her character than many other teen stars, who would have aborted and kept going like it was no biggie. She valued the life of her baby over her career.
There are a lot of Hollywood families with kids more messed up than this one. HELLO! Osbourne's? If Ma & Pa Os wrote a book, you'd all be buying it to see how crazed their lives really were, and celebrating them for it.
Read the book-I will- then decide.

Raven_Moon Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 03:43 PM EST

No, I won't be reading this. Nor should anyone, unless they are looking for a "what not to do" book on motherhood.

t3hdow Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 03:32 PM EST

Tate, good call on the Dina Lohan thing, though the only thing that separates the mothers is how much time it took to let their brood crumble in the world of Hollywood and the hypocrisy behind their 'good intentions'.
At the very least, since Lynne's rebuttal is in book form instead of an overbloated reality show, it'll be that much easier to dodge.

Tate Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

Question for the posters. Who is more obnoxious and evil - Dina Lohan or Lynne Spears?

cimagato Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 02:25 PM EST

I love superficial celebrity bios--but they have to seem somewhat sincere. I loved Tori Spelling's book. Valerie Bertinelli's, too (excellent ghost writer). But Lynn Spears? Depends on the truthiness of her tales. But I agree with the other comments that it's probably a cash grab. In that case, I'll look at the spoilers or wait until it's in the $1.99 sale bin.

Pamela Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 02:24 PM EST

And where will Mrs Spears go to publicize this "book" (quote marks are intentional)? Well, lemme see the options: People, US Weekly, In Touch. No doubt the irony will be lost on her.

And thanks, Msdaisyj: Can you also do this for inevitable books from other momagers/want to share the spotlight mothers? We'd appreciate it...or you may choose to copy and paste your Spears comments!

Melinda65 Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 02:01 PM EST

I am an obsessive reader, and feel anxious if I don't have something to read. But even if this were the last and only book on the planet, I wouldn't read it. However, I have a depressing feeling that many people will, despite the fact that it deserves to sell even fewer copies than Nancy Pelosi's book.

Minutiae Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

Frankly, I think there's no bigger sign that our society is going straight to hell than the pure fact that Lynne Spears got a book deal to write this dreck in the first place. Where her kids are concerned, she certainly has nothing to be proud of (except for maybe her son, who has wisely chosen to stay out of the spotlight), and instead of writing books, she should be spending her time trying to mend her completely broken family.

daisyj Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

Thanks to my amazing psychic powers, I can tell you right now what the contents of this book will be, without ever having read it:

"I'm a great parent...blah blah blah...Hollywood is evil...Gossip magazines are evil...Tabloid photographers are the epitome of evil, who chase down innocent people who are only looking for their privacy, unless they're doing photo shoots for any magazine that will take them...blah blah blah...My daughters are wonderful people who have been attacked by evil things (see above)...Did I mention what a great parent I am?...Britney/Jamie Lynn did these funny things when they were young, which are totally consistent with their images...Here is a minor and innocuous bit of dish to get me some publicity...I am such a good parent and all-around terrific person, I should probably have my own talk show. The End.

My powers, they are amazing.

Wes Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST

I definitely throw support towards Britney Spears in her career and personal life. She's worked her entire life to support that money-grabbing fame-monger of a stage mom who's now cashing in on playing the victim in this scenario. Wow, that takes brass ones. Hope you got a sweet advance, Lynne, and that it calls you on holidays. Maybe you can spend Thanksgiving with Madonna's brother?

Snarf Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:43 AM EST

More like a desperate attempt at a cash grab. With JL basically committing career suicide by getting pregnant at 16, Mother Spears had to think of something fast to keep those cheques rolling in.

Stephanie T. Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:38 AM EST

A bad parent and a stage mother. That's her real bio.

Catherine Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM EST

You're kidding, right? Why would anybody want to encourage Lynn Spears to keep foisting herself on the world by purchasing her book?

Rasha Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

I'll definitely wait for the internet spoilers. I learned my lesson about celebrity memoirs when I read Lance Bass's snoozer.

Tate Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST

Frankie, I'd say "sort of" is a complete understatement. I hold Lynne completely responsible for Brit's issues. Think back to 1999, if you will. I remember all of these 30+ year old guys sitting around a computer monitor at work. I walked up and saw what they were looking at. It was an extremely underaged Britney, standing next to a beach cruiser, in little pink shorts with "baby" written on the butt, all made up Jon-Benet style, with this "do me" look on her face. These old pervs were going nuts. Lynne let that happen. She obviously encouraged it. She's a louse...

Broadway Baby Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:58 AM EST

You know - after I read a book titled "How Not to Play Chess" I in fact played a much better game of chess. I would think Liz Taylor would give excellent advice on marriage by the fact that she has lived so many mistakes she could say what you should not do. Maybe the same can be said for Lynne Spears - if she had the chance with another child would she raise him/her the same as she did Britney or Britney's sister? In any case she does have some lessons to teach parents of child stars even if they are mostly examples of what not to do.

Frankie Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:51 AM EST

What's frightening is that there may be people who will read it and "feel" for this amazing woman, a mother who sacrificed so much, through the storm.

Oh, wait. Didn't the parents sort of create the storm?

Tate Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:34 AM EST

Clearly it's another attempt for publicity. The question that she needs to answer, really, is what was she doing while Britney was so out of control. She's her fricking MOTHER, people! You step in and do whatever you have to do to protect your kids - no matter what age. Kudos to Brit's Dad for having backbone. He may have saved her.

donner Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:21 AM EST

yuck! she's raised one of the worst celebrity families in Hollywood...why would I want to read about that? we all know what kind of mother Lynne is...

kongstuffer Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 09:01 AM EST

I have always been unimpressed with ANY of the Spears. All of these so called talents in the music business have nothing original to offer and have less talent than I think it takes to make it in the industry. Clearly the promoters would rather water down the pool than support real musical genius.

Nose Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 08:54 AM EST

No, no, no.

Also, it makes me slightly angry that Tori Spelling can get a book deal and people like me have to struggle for years and years to get published.

Patricia Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 08:45 AM EST

I think I'd rather poke my eyes out than read that. Or read it to know what NOT to do when I become a mother.

Eric Friedmann Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 08:11 AM EST

Desperate attempt at publicity??? Do you have any other stupid questions for us this morning??

Moxie Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 07:49 AM EST

Ummm...no.

kim in kentucky Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 07:04 AM EST

oh pleeeez!