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When I started this book I was not sure what to expect. All I knew is that I saw America Ferrea in the Barbie movie and was very interested to learn more about her life. I was expecting to hear excerpts about the celebrity and their experience with culture in the entertainment industry, but I got much more.
One of my favorite chapters followed the story of Padma Lakshmi. I always see her on the food network and was amazed by her cooking skills and calming persona. I was shocked to learn about her childhood story of moving away from her faith because of a fatal accident, and finding her way back years later when she had children of her own. I also enjoyed listening to Wilmer Valderelam. I loved him in “That 70’s Show” and I did not know that he was not fluent in English prior when he first started the role. He said that the show was the best language training he could have asked for which I thought was amazing.
I enjoyed this book because it followed so many different peoples' relationships with not only culture, but also religion, friends, social norms, food, and so much more. It gave me a new perspective and appreciation for the melting pot that is America and how lucky we are to have celebrities that represent the whole of America.
Hi Alyssa! I agree with you that this book was so much more than what I had expected. I realized that I knew virtually nothing about the people in this book (despite most of them being quite famous/influential in their realms) and I appreciated getting to know them on a more personal level.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyssa! I liked how you connected the stories in the book to the media. I think it is easy to idolize celebrities and forget that they have stories of their own which we can learn from.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyssa! I am reading the same book, and I totally agree with what your saying.
ReplyDeleteHey Alyssa. I think it's cool that you were able to learn a bit more about celebrities that you are familiar with and like. It makes us feel like we are better able to connect with these people even though we don't actually know them.
ReplyDeleteHey Alyssa! Sounds like an interesting read! It's always super interesting to learn more about celebrities and build a connection through a book.
ReplyDeleteHey Alyssa! I totally agree with you that the book was not only about culture. I think it showcased so much more with the diverse narratives.
ReplyDeleteHey Alyssa. I also enjoyed reading the Padma Lakshmi chapter, as you'd never know otherwise about her childhood experiences. Good observations.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyssa! I think it is easy to forget that celebrities have their own lives and experiences, even when the cameras aren't on. It seems like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteHey Alyssa, the book must have been very insightful in learning many different experiences of celebrities and I also like Wilmer Valderrama from That 70's show.
ReplyDeleteHi Alyssa, I find this post really interesting. Padma's full-circle moment with her faith is a powerful event and very human. Thanks for the info!
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