Celebrity Detox: The Fame Game

Sensitive, Tender and True

Some years ago, an L.A. bound plane I was on had to make an unfortunate landing in Texas until some issues were resolved. While somtimes waiting to reboard in stresslful times like this, one has a tendency of bonding with those around you. One person in my small, bonded circle in the waiting area was Rosie O'Donnell. She had already won Star Search and had just finished doing something with Dom DeLuise 'as his daughter I believe'. I recognized her from Star Search and started a conversation with her since I am also an actor. We immediately hit it off and bonded with each other sharing stories of our first films both at Columbia Pictures. She was enthusiastic and I could tell had a heart of gold. Rosie, in that room, gave others confidence in the midst of the layover. She found humor and I remember her smiling alot. I remember thinking, 'what a lovely person.' Of course at the time she was not famous, except for dorks like me, who knew Star Search. She couldn't belive that I even remembered her Burger King skit when she talked too close to the mike. It always made me laugh. All these years later, Rosie lives not too far from me and I used to see her with Kelli at a great little place called The Coven 'great pub' which is long gone. I always wanted to say hi and see if she remembered our little stop over, not only as a fellow actor but as a friend. The last thing most celebs want when they are out is to be bombarded with people, so I always respect that and never did say hi. I have always felt like a little bird with Rosie. I watched her at the beginning both in person and from a distance all through her career, from the streets of Nyack to Hollywood. I have always seen a smiling, good-hearted woman who wants to do good. Celebrity Detox is yet my latest glimpse into Rosie's life and I applaud her candor, honesty and poetic approach to personal expression. The book is very different. It is unique! It is not prose for prose sake but it is intermingled with poetry, journal entries, rants and raves. I do not think Rosie's intention in writing this book is supposed to be a literary masterpiece, but an expression of all that she feels inside. The tenderness of the loss of her mom colored her future in so many ways and it is obvious in her relationships with Barbara Walters and Barbra Streisand. Her sensitivity is very palpable and only those who understand this type of sensitivity will be able to relate to how Rosie has responded to some things .. yes, it can sometimes be aggressive, but I believe we get to that point when you've just had enough! Enough is enough. Rosie comes from a good place. She is not out to harm anyone. Her choices are her choices. Her journey is her journy and because she has dared to be different and often protect and fight for the underdog, she is often misunderstood and the rocks come hurling at her. This book will help you understand Rosie better if you are currently confused by some of the recent events. May God bless her and hold her and her family in the palm of his hands. The proceeds are going to children - what a beautiful thing to do. I highly recommend the book not only because it is full on interesting tidbits on 'the biz' and some of the behind the scenes situations but more than that it offers a perspective that the media sometimes does not allow us to see - what goes on in the heart of someone when he/she is the brunt of a media controversy. How easy to forget that we are human beings! I think Rosie demonstrates that so well in her book. Peace.

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OK Book

This book was OK. It was nice to see how Rosie handled coming back into the spotlight by becoming a member of The View. I liked how honest she is, but at times, it was hard to follow what she was saying, and I found myself skipping over some things. She was honest about her time on The View, her feud with Donald Trump, her love of Barbra Streisand, and how she felt about her mother's passing away. Overall, if you want to get some insight into who Rosie is, you should read this book.

half and half

For me this book had substance, but I found Rosie repeating herself quite a lot. Therefore, I feel one can read 1/2 of the book and get the same thing out of it as the last half. I found some enlightening episode's of Rosie while she was on The View, yet the constant repetition just bored the hell out of me. Her relationship with her partner seemed so balanced and so right, that its almost unbelievable. Now rightly so, because as of this date they have broken up. I do understand her delemia of "being a movie star", but come on already stop the complaining and do something to change that!!! I admit I did read the entire book, because I kept thinking I'd find out something...something was missing in this book...

Obsessed with Barbara Walters

This book is not well written and it's kind of boring. The entire book is Rosie talking about how much she loves/hates Barbara Walters. I got this thinking it might be a funny biography or an edgy take on celebrity. It's neither. Only for the die-hard fans I think.

Not what I expected

You can kind of hear Rosie's sense of humor and style in it but it is very hard to get into and no strong desire to want to pick it up again. Definitely not a page turner. As far as I have gotten, it seems more talking in circles and going off on tangents than actually what it says it is supposed to be about. Maybe it will get better the farther I get into it but I am never eager to pick it up and try to continue. When i run out of my book supply and am desperate to read something, then I will probably get back to it. Glad I only paid bargain book price for it.

Celebrity Detox - Everything I Wanted

Celebrity Detox is, by far, one of the best celebrity autobiographies there is. Rosie O'Donnell is absolutely amazing. Not only is she funny and witty, but she has a way of attracting people to something. Her time at 'The View', though controversial, was a highlight in TV history. And why there was so much controversy at 'The View' is explained in this book.

I so get it

This book forced me to open my own eyes. I could not put it down, read from front to back in only a few hours. A must read.

Someone needs to get off their high horse...

I have always thought of Rosie O'Donnell as a down to Earth, simple kind-of gal. I always enjoyed her as a comic and TV personality. After reading her book, however I see her in a different light. The entire book I feel as if she constantly BRAGS about how much money she has, her 'wonderful' family and how she was too good to be on 'The View'

Very REAL !!

Very honest and real!

Who is Rosie?

Not sure I'm going to buy this book. I used to love Rosie but it seems to me she has turned into an attention getter. She is too opinionated and not respectful of others opinions. Not cool! What she did to Elisabeth is unforgiveable. She needs to stand behind her own comments and not expect others to defend what she says!

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great Book !

Rosie has wrote a great book, Celebrity Detox. It is a follow up to her laste book, Find Me. If you do not know anything about Rosie please read this book!!

A reviewer

An easy read and well worth your time. A glimpse into the not-so-glamorous Hollywood.

honest and true Rosie

She is what she is no bull.She puts herself out there.I like the fact that the money goes toward helping kid,and for all the people who say she is too opinionated they are the same people who watch Bill O`Reilly talk about opinionated and he s usually got his facts all wrong and he berates people who differ with him,the only difference is she is a women and God forbid any of us have opinions,at least her facts are researched and thats all she has ever said research and decide for yourself.

A reviewer

I am so looking forward to reading Celebrity Detox. I admire Rosie for her honesty and courage in sharing her knowledge, beliefs, feelings, and passions. Its unfortunate that people are so judgemental. Just because Rosie may be opinionated it doesn't mean she doesn't respect someone elses opinion. It just means she doesn't necessarily agree with their opinion. If more people stood up for what they believe this country wouldn't be in such a mess. They'll always be people who don't get 'it' or her and they'll always be people who will take what she says out of context and try to make it mean something other than what it really does but I'm sure I am going to love Rosies book just as I do her. Go Rosie!!!

Rosie at her most honest.

A quick read. It was a little scattered but anyone who's read her blog knows that it's pure Rosie. So honest it's painful at times, a beautifully written memoir about a tumultuous time in her life. Bravo to Rosie for donating all of the proceeds to charity.

Just plain awful

The only redeeming factor of this book is that my $23.00 is going to charity. This book is a joke. Just a bunch of ramblings. Her WORSHIP of Barbra Streisand is disturbing and telling. Do not waste your money. Give it directly to a homeless person as someone else said.

Courageously Honest

Celebrity Detox is one of the BEST books I have ever read. I could not put this book down. Rosie is brave in the way she chooses to live and has the strength to be honest when it is most difficult. If you do not love Rosie now, read this book and she will capture your heart. She walked away from 50 million dollars!!!!! Rosie is tremendously talented across so many disciplines yet she refuses to lose touch with what is most important. She understands much about human challenges and shows compassion for all in a celebrity world which can be so insulated from hardship. We can all learn from this woman who is so humble about her talent, her success and the way she chooses to live. LOVE YOU ROSIE!!!

So Disappointed

I was looking forward to getting to know more about Rosie. I was completely disappointed in finding out, that this is just a collection of ramblings. I was also disappointed to see that this book was rushed to publication without the benefit of an editor. A little more time, and it would have been a better read.

Very self satisfying for Rosie

She writes the same way she talks and acts - never substantiated by facts only her selfish, hateful, spiteful mean spirited way.

Pulls @ The Heart Strings

Recommended for not just 'Rosie fans' but for any adult who has lost a parent at a young age Emotional and gut-wrenchingly honest!