Book description
Spelling It Like It Is - An Audibly Unfiltered Journey
Tori Spelling takes us behind the glossy curtain of her reality-TV fame in Spelling It Like It Is, and she does it with a mix of sharp wit, heartfelt honesty, and that unmistakable charm fans have come to love. The audiobook feels like a conversation over coffee - no pretense, just Tori sharing what she calls "the real chaos" that happens when cameras are always on.
What sets this recording apart is how vividly the stories come alive through her narration. She recounts the absurdity of learning she was pregnant with her third child while vomiting live on the Home Shopping Network - a moment that feels both laugh-out-loud and oddly intimate. Her tone shifts seamlessly from breezy humor ("who would be that crazy?") to genuine vulnerability when she speaks about high-risk pregnancies, guilt over missing early months of baby Hattie, and the emotional rollercoaster of her marriage's toughest times.
The audiobook is more than a memoir; it's a candid diary. Tori doesn't shy away from admitting how cameras can feel invasive or how she once had to hide her fourth pregnancy because "she was so soon after giving birth." She also shares lighter moments, like being rescued by a "mom lynch mob" from paparazzi or stalking her celebrity neighbor - all delivered with the same self-deprecating humor that made Tori & Dean a hit.
Listening to Tori's voice brings out the warmth of her storytelling. Her pacing is natural, with pauses that let the punchlines land and moments that draw you in. Even when she tackles serious topics-her struggles with finances after growing up in opulence or reconciling with her late father Aaron Spelling-the tone remains grounded, never melodramatic.
For fans who loved Tori's on-screen antics, this audiobook offers a deeper look into the woman behind the persona. For newcomers, it's an engaging peek at celebrity life stripped of its polished veneer. The book is filled with surprises that keep you turning pages (or tracks) and reminds us all that even in Hollywood, life can still be unpredictable, raw, and wonderfully human.
In short, Spelling It Like It Is is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys an honest, humorous, and relatable narrative delivered by one of reality TV's most beloved figures. Tori proves once again that the best stories are those told with sincerity and a sprinkle of self-irony.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience