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Cleaning Out My Closet

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While JR Watkins did know Em and Kim personally and can therefore speak with some authority on the matters in which she writes about in this book, she allows herself to analyze much more than she should, or than is even necessary. She assumes the readers are too dumb to form their own opinions of the facts and what really went on. She puts so much of her own spin on the facts, that the book begins to lose some merit. Yes, the stories depicted are all very interesting and hold your attention. She is a savvy writer with a gift for words, but she should never have been allowed to take someone's personal life and rip it apart like this. She put a very complicated story, one which the people involved have trouble talking about because emotions blur the edges, out on the shelves and tied it up in a neat little package, making everything look so cut and dry. She implies more than she should.

She may or may not have been close with eminem. She lacks credibility as she puts a horrendous spin and paints herself as the martyr and loyal subject to Marshall.

This book is clearly about Kim and her obvious jealousy towards her. You can also read between the lines that she wants Marshall for herself and by answering his every whim - she hopes to get him.

She paints him to be passive and a coward. I feel sorry for her, as the one item she despises about all around Marshall is the fact they use him for money - what is she trying to do?

This book is poorly written and isn't worth the time or money.

I am so sorry that i bought this book. I consider myself an Eminem fan and there was so much hoopla created on the radio about it that i deceided to buy it. I did not even finish it because i felt really bad about buying it and have every intention of sending it back.
I got as far as the chapter entitled, "Kim the thorn in Marshall's side" and then I knew what the book was about; jealousy. Pure and simple. The reason why this woman nailed her cousin, Kim, so badly was because she is jealous of Kim. She wanted Eminmen and he did not want her and this was her way of getting back at both of them. It is human nature at its worst and if I could apologize to both Eminem and Kim for purchasing this piece of trash I would.

I thought this book was absolutely fantastic. It tells...everything. If you are really an EMINEM fan and care to learn anything at all about his life...this is the book you want to read.

Aside from the poor grammatical style of the book (the editor ought to have his/her english degree revoked!) I thought the book was not bad. I tend to disbelieve anything I read about any celebrity and actively avoid celebrity gossip, but I couldn't help myself on this book.
This book reads more like a confessional at times than an expose of Eminem's life, and there are certain areas in relation to his dating life that make me suspect to Watkins motivations, but I agree that it seems this rap star has more people hanging on to him for his money than anything. This book reminded me why I would never want to be famous.
I would've given it 4 stars, but, again, the grammatical errors glared out at me too often.
Faith McLaughlin - a.k.a "nobody" ...

I thought the book was good, but it seems to be leaving out a lot of detail. All those late nights at Slim's house and not one time did she mentioned she slept with him. About to get a divorce over being someone friend doesn't seem right to me. I think Jen had feelings for Slim and she wanted to take Kim's place.

I finally received my copy of the book and having read it cover to cover in one sitting , i can honestly say that despite a few typos , I was unable to put it down.The story it tells is so much more complex than the media hype makes it out to be.A definite must read for fans of Eminem.

I wish I'd have thought of this first. Make up a bunch of stories about a rich and famous rapper and watch the money flow in. If you like a healthy dose of fiction mixed in with a pinch of truth then this books for you. Millions of people by the National Enquirer every day so I'm sure this book will do fantastic. Two thumbs down if this is supposed to be a biography but have to admit it's a great idea to rake in the cash(good timing with the movie coming out). Kinda sad though that there's people out there that will believe every story that manages to make it into a book.

Cleaning out my Closet is quite short and it's obviously self-published and went out without much editing.... BUT, the typos and poor syntax do not detract from the fascinating story JR Watkins has to tell. It's a refreshing story that talks about Eminem's life from all angles and aspects. Cleaning Out My Closet is not a history of Eminem; it's a memior of a friend of his who was privy to the inner working of his life for a few years at the height of his fame. This is not a hatchet-job -- it's an honest, gritty, and often heartwarming story of a dad, a rapper, a husband, and a friend. There are some interesting photos from the author's personal collection, as well. Definitely worth buying for fans of Em.

I am a Eminem fan and I happen to like this book. I recommend all of his fans read it, they wont be sorry. Jenny if your reading the reviews, you did a great job.