Blog Tour: Silver Linings by Jess Impiazzi

SYNOPSIS

When one door closes, and another plan is derailed, it’s time to seek out the ‘Silver Linings’ and step up to the challenge. Jess Impiazzi’s journey of self-discovery, hard lessons, heart-breaking moments, self-care and openness to transformation make for a raw, authentic and inspiring story about how to follow dreams, overcome challenges and celebrate kindness in many forms.

REVIEW

Before reading Impiazzi’s book I have to admit I had never heard of her. Not because of what she did, but rather I never really took upon myself to watch TV programmes. It has never really interested me except for a thing or two. But I feel like my perspective would have been very different to what it is now that I have read the book. However, now that I have, it seems that I have one deep resounding feeling towards her, respect.

Throughout ‘Silver Linings’ she sets out some of the main reasons as to what makes her the person that she is today. One of these is clearly marked as her remarkable mother. You can hear how deeply Impiazzi feels about her mother and how much of a rock and powerhouse she is to not only Impiazzi, but to some of her family members. Showing that disability does not always define you, but rather the actions that we all take to make us who we are.

Her education seems like a huge part of her life in so many different ways. It is clear that from the very beginning she is a very determined woman. In some ways I think she is very relatable, as we all try and find a place in this crazy world we have come to live in. You can hear her struggle, yet pride to help her mum throughout and it really shows how much of a credit she is to her family.

One thing that I believe to be a great addition to the book is the information about the Guide Dog Association. I think that most of us, we don't really get to see the importance that a guide dog makes to someone's quality of life. More now than ever when most of the things that we have been able to do have become narrower. It is especially interesting to see how much goes into providing this type of assistance to people in need and it gives a greater amount of respect that I never really thought of before.

My final thoughts of this book consider how inspirational Jess shows herself throughout her writing. You can tell that she has been through all sorts of ordeals, but somehow she has been able to conquer them all in one way or another through her shear determination and optimism. I take my hat off to her, truly. Would I say that this is a book to read? Totally, I feel especially at the moment for those who are feeling like life is just not going the way that they planned, this is a book to show that there is something amazing on the other side.

RATING: **** (4 STARS)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jess Impiazzi, now living back in the UK after years in LA, is a regular face on the small and big screens, having starred in The Only Way Is Essex (2012), MTV’s Ex on the Beach (series 2 and series 5) and Celebrity Big Brother (2018) among many other shows. She’s a model and an actress – her next film R.I.A. is out later this year – in which she stars as the lead female role alongside Dean Cain, Kimberly Wyatt and Luke Goss. Jess’ movie debut was as Megan in gritty British crime drama Retribution (2016).

PLACES TO BUY

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silver-Linings-Jess-Impiazzi/dp/191628647X

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/silver-linings/jess-impiazzi/9781916286474

Hashtag Press: https://www.hashtagpress.co.uk/product-page/silver-linings-by-jess-impiazzi

Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/3917/9781916286474

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