Rebel Rising: A Memoir

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 562 ratings

Price: 17.05

Last update: 07-06-2024


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BeckyW01
5.0 out of 5 stars Gets real honest real fast
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
Do I love a good celebrity memoir? You know I do. Was I biased going into this because I love Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2, Pitch Perfect 3, Bridesmaids, and her performance as a live Ursula? Yes. Have I been curious about Rebel for years because of how mysterious her background was for her first several years in the public eye? Heck to the yes.

And boy oh boy did this deliver. She takes two present-day chapters to tee things up, and her plot-twist revelation towards the end of the first two chapters is so extremely different from what you read in a celebrity memoir now (or anywhere). She then dives into her past to support her revelation's hypothesis and she succeeds.

And of course - it's also fun. She loves music (duh). She's only a year older than me, so we have a lot of the same cultural references. Her childhood has to be read to be believed. I have always loved her, but I have off the charts respect for her now. From a young age, in the midst of a dysfunctional family dynamic, she identified goals and went and got them. I don't see that stopping anytime soon.

Oh, and if you're looking for namedropping....well. I don't want my review to get deleted, so I won't drop any names myself, but let's just say I'm #TeamRebel. On top of all that, I wanna be her friend.

In short, read it!
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Blown Away
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Within the last year, I have gotten really into reading memoirs. This is by far my favorite and for sooo many reasons. First of all, I had no idea about Rebel's family life or her romantic life. All I knew was that she was from Australia and was beautifully funny on screen. I'm a big fan of Pitch Perfect, Isn't It Romantic, and Super Fun Night (I really wish that show got picked up for another season). Reading Rebel's story hit close to home for me. Her drive to succeed, the relationship with her father, her love of stories, her issues with food, her obsession with all things Disney, and her fluid sexuality. Also, I had no idea she was married to a woman. When I got to that part in the book, I was blown away (I too am fluid). I have so much more admiration and respect for Rebel now. Thank you for putting your life story out there for us to absorb. And I can't wait to watch your new movie! Everybody, you MUST read this book. It is AMAZEBALLS!!!
Nik
4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
WOW. This was my first celebrity memoir and I was not disappointed. I thought it was really well-read, as I enjoyed reading about her from childhood to adulthood. It even included multiple sets of pages with photos, so we got to see what life looked like for her growing up as a kid, pre-fame, which I think is neat.
(It feels odd to me to “rate” someone’s memoir, but if I had to, it would be 4 ⭐️.)
I really enjoyed this read!
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Nik
4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
WOW. This was my first celebrity memoir and I was not disappointed. I thought it was really well-read, as I enjoyed reading about her from childhood to adulthood. It even included multiple sets of pages with photos, so we got to see what life looked like for her growing up as a kid, pre-fame, which I think is neat.
(It feels odd to me to “rate” someone’s memoir, but if I had to, it would be 4 ⭐️.)
I really enjoyed this read!
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Natalie Thingvold
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good memoir.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
You can’t really rate memoirs. It’s someone’s personal story and opinions. I believe they are all 5 stars for being so open and honest and willing to share their private lives with everyone. Rebel did a wonderful job at that. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your life and for all of the charitable contributions you’ve done.
Vicki Bohlmann
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
Love, rebel Wilson! So great to hear more about her life and how she comes so far in her journey with weight loss and having a wife and a beautiful family!
Peaches
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
I liked this book by Rebel it was very interesting,funny and a little sad.She worked hard to get where she is,good for her.
KimchiRednecks
5.0 out of 5 stars Like having a conversation with Rebel
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
Such an amazing woman and an amazing book. I loved reading about Rebel's life. She holds nothing back and shares the good and bad. It felt like I was having an inimate conversation onvetsation with Rebel. Love it!!
Bernie B
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
This book was very relatable for me. I really identified with the struggles of losing weight and body image struggles. And just dealing with family trauma of the past. I loved this book and have a new appreciation for rebel Wilson and her Hustle! Strong independent woman!

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