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Slideshow: Celebs dish out advice in self-help books

by theGrio | April 14, 2011 at 8:01 AM
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Jackson’s book focuses on self-esteem issues she faced while growing up in the spotlight.

Jackson’s book focuses on self-esteem issues she faced while growing up in the spotlight.

The book is supposed to be a guide to “achieving your dream wedding,” which may not be the best subject for someone who’s been involved in a very public divorce.

The book is supposed to be a guide to “achieving your dream wedding,” which may not be the best subject for someone who’s been involved in a very public divorce.

Using personal experiences and courtroom lessons, Judge Karen’s book covers major aspects of living a good life.

Using personal experiences and courtroom lessons, Judge Karen’s book covers major aspects of living a good life.

Just because you were on “sex in the City” doesn’t make you an expert on perfecting the act of intimacy.

Just because you were on “sex in the City” doesn’t make you an expert on perfecting the act of intimacy.

Kirstie Alley has battled with her weight for much of her acting career, and is in no position to give advice on how to lose weight.

Kirstie Alley has battled with her weight for much of her acting career, and is in no position to give advice on how to lose weight.

Antonia seems to have an easy life on the “Tiny and Toya” show but she reveals all is not golden behind closed doors.

Antonia seems to have an easy life on the “Tiny and Toya” show but she reveals all is not golden behind closed doors.

After a terrible divorce and his ex-wife recently releasing a series of embarrassing YouTube videos, it doesn’t seem right for Steve Harvey to give relationship advice.

After a terrible divorce and his ex-wife recently releasing a series of embarrassing YouTube videos, it doesn’t seem right for Steve Harvey to give relationship advice.

50 Cent teamed up with Robert Greene to give people a guide to success in life. While 50 may have financial success on his side, he certainly hasn’t been as successful in his music career lately.

50 Cent teamed up with Robert Greene to give people a guide to success in life. While 50 may have financial success on his side, he certainly hasn’t been as successful in his music career lately.

As much as people may love Tyra (ahem), no one loves her more than she does herself. This book is a guide to what Tyra thinks are the best beauty tips she’s ever received.

As much as people may love Tyra (ahem), no one loves her more than she does herself. This book is a guide to what Tyra thinks are the best beauty tips she’s ever received.

In his memoir, Tyrese gives advice on life lessons but also said in a recent interview about the book with Wendy Williams that “men are expected to cheat.” Not such sound advice.

In his memoir, Tyrese gives advice on life lessons but also said in a recent interview about the book with Wendy Williams that “men are expected to cheat.” Not such sound advice.

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