Give Them Lala

by Lala Kent

USA TODAY BESTSELLER The Vanderpump Rules breakout star and provocateur brings her signature sharp wit to the page with this collection of humorous and brutally honest essays exploring her rocky road to fame, sobriety, and beyond. What does “Give them Lala” mean? It means giving the truest, most honest version of yourself to the world. It means being authentic, bold, adventurous, and having an unapologetic approach to life. Hollywood is where Lauren Burningham, aspiring actress from Utah, fully embraced her alter-ego Lala Kent, entrepreneur, entertainer, and film and television star. Some say she’s rude; Lala says she claps back. Some say she’s spontaneous; Lala says “eat up the drama.” Some say she’s too bold; Lala knows she’s reality TV gold. Truth is, without giving them Lala, Lauren could never have become the woman she is today. In her debut collection of essays, Lala shares how you, too, can embrace the best version of yourself and never feel guilty for deserving more. As she leads us on her bumpy journey from suburban boredom to Hollywood glamour, she’ll explain how women can—and should—feel just as free as men when it comes to sex, how sobriety saved her life and relationship, and how we should treasure every day we have with those we love.

Genres: Audiobook, Memoir, Nonfiction, Biography, Biography Memoir, Celebrity, Pop Culture

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 4, 2021

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

We need a post-Randall scandal updated version

[Mallory · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.

[Haley Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

considering lala is one of my least fav VPR castmates, i didnt expect to enjoy her audiobook more than most of the other cast books
i liked that she didn’t try to give us weird tips or advice and just stuck to talking about her childhood, alcoholism, and the death of her dad
but honestly we need an updated version post “Randall scandal” because hearing her attempt to suck the fart out of his ass for 45 minutes was … interesting given what we know now lollll

[John Devlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s easy to criticize the narcissism and the superficial understanding of everything other than her experiences and pop culture.

But Lala does represent something in todays society: the glitz, the ego, the social media life, and I can’t think of one thing that’s any good.

[Kaitlin Dosman · Rating 2 out of 5]

*listened to as an audiobook* Please don’t judge me, I’m in my Vanderpump Era 🍸

[Elizabeth Jorgensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted this book to give me more. GIVE ME MORE LALA! I just felt like the stories were not as developed as they could have been. I also felt like there was too much telling when she could have shown. Although Lala provides some insight, the book was mostly surface. I am not sure why I expected more from Lala, but I think because I just read Captain Lee's book my expectations were higher.

[Tan Markovic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this so much.

[Trista Ison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was good. I didn’t expect brilliant writing and it wasn’t brilliant. It also wasn’t bad though, and I really appreciated how emotional she got throughout. It did feel disjointed at certain parts as she kind of leaped from one topic to a completely different one but I think I understand what she was trying to do there. As far as autobiographies/memoirs go, it’s a nice and easy read that was funny and heartfelt.

[Molly Sullivan Donnelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Im a huge Vanderpump Rules fan but I didn’t think I could stomach reading an entire book, so I opted for the audio version of Lala’s book. A lot of the book is about her relationship with her late father, which was sad and bittersweet. This book was written when her and Rand were still together, so she does a lot of gushing about what a great guy he is… if only she knew the future!

[Kim J · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve had this book for awhile and finally read it. I’m such a fan of the show and I really loved to hear the story of LaLa’s childhood and struggles. You only get to see a little peek of what they want you to see on edited reality TV. It’s nice to see what makes the person who they are 👏🏼

[Rachel Scola · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is the second memoir I’ve listened to this year that has been read by the author and it might be wrong to compare them, but I’m surprised at how much better a reader Lala was hers than Colin Jost was for his?

anyway is it time for me to rewatch all of Vanderpump rules??? whoops

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pleasantly Surprised

I laughed, I cried uncontrollably, and I love Lala even more now. Best of the Vanderpump cast's memoirs hands down.

[Katie Swartzer · Rating 2 out of 5]

very poorly written, dated. Not good.

[Caitlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite bravo-leb book so far. Raw & real. Had me laughing and also sobbing. Felt some strong connections to lala and really felt like I got to know her story. I listened to the audiobook on audible and she did a great job narrating.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honest as hell.

Full review to come!

5 ⭐️

[Maddie Livingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love lala lol! She can do no wrong

[Sammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

as a fellow utah girl that is close in age, so many parts of this book resonated with me or at least were hella entertaining. literally went to brighton high, but certainly couldn’t be considered one of the “brighton bitches” 😂

i’ve always thought lala on vanderpump was funny so that’s what drew me to reading this. i feel like i have a better understanding of where she’s coming from and i like lauren from utah even more.

[Anna (The Bursting Bookshelf) · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was … so bad. I always come into these Bravo / celebrity memoirs with the knowledge that they’re a PR move - a way to reveal some small insights but to largely serve as a PR device. I had hoped that this book would have some interesting stories and maybe some accountability for what Lauren has done on VPR - unfortunately I got neither. Let’s start with the story telling - there were so many inconsistencies and unbelievable moments - this book reads as mostly a work of fiction. It was more and more of more trying to convince us that she is a bad ass - between the excessive swearing (dropping an F bomb does not make you tough), the cringy vocab (cookie, PP, etc), the stories that sounded like they should have ended with “and then everyone stood and clapped” (if you’re gonna lie, at least try to make it sound realistic) it was just more of Lauren desperately trying to convince her audience that she isn’t a rich suburban girl from Utah (and there’s nothing wrong with that). There was a total lack of accountability. Not once did Lauren give an apology for her behavior that wasn’t caveated with some sort of excuse or justification. This book just further cements to me that she wants so desperately to be Stassi or Ariana but holy lacks the personality and honesty to do so.

[Margaret Barnett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. But? If you listened to any interviews or podcasts with her on it? A lot of the stories told on them are told in the book. There were a few revealing stories though that were not previously shared. I can tell she means well and I am proud of her on her sobriety journey.
Looking back? I wish I would have done the audible. I bet it would have been fun to hear her talk her way through the stories.

[Amiee (ambooklife) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did enjoy listening to Lala read this book, but I feel like I have heard a majority of her stories because I have watched and followed her journey on VPR's.. If you are a fan of Lala you will enjoy listening to hear. However, I would not recommend physically reading this book.. That is my opinion on all celebrity books. The audio is far better because you get to actually hear the author's true meaning of their words.

[Kara S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Continuing my VPR withdrawal…. I did the audio book and it’s amazing how much has changed since this book was written in 2021. Dying for an update on her Scandoval thoughts, her divorce, the custody battle, etc.
Also, so curious what her bullies think about their high school years. Like did they see it as bad as she did?
The stuff about her dad and her family broke my heart, but I felt like so much of this wasn’t super genuine and was a book to get us all on Team Lala. Well, my Virgo ass already liked her Virgo ass so whatever

[Sofia Santos · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is an injustice that Lala didn’t land on the NYT best sellers list the week her book came out!!!!

Anna Karenina this book is not. But, Lala shows this really vulnerable side to her that I appreciate. She keeps it real and shares so much that has made me understand her being.

Starting today, I will always try to Give Them Lala

[Sam Cady · Rating 4 out of 5]

they could never make me hate lala

[Jaime · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Lala 💖

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW. I’ve been a stan of @pumprules for a LONG time. Ever since the beginning. Me and Lala have gone up and down.. I’ve hated her, I’ve loved her, I have liked her, I’ve been obsessed her, I’ve wanted to throw her in the trash.. you know, how you feel about every reality star. But this.. this made me RESPECT her. And that’s the highest compliment I could give someone.

What I appreciated the most about this book (and hell- I guess I’ll dive right in) was the way she was so candid and vulnerable about her alcoholism. She didn’t shy away from it or make excuses for it - she owned up to it. She was honest, brave, and vocal about it. As I’ve mentioned on my own page here, I struggle with alcohol, and have given it up. So I deeply appreciated and respected the way Lala spoke about her own struggle with the substance and the way she had to ultimately choose to decide she could no longer drink it anymore. It was toxic, it was dangerous, and it was no longer benefiting her life; so she had to get rid of it. One quote in particular stood out to me (so I had to pause the audiobook and listen about 10x): “That’s alcoholism. That’s what it does to a person. It takes away the bad feelings but it also erases the beautiful parts about being human.

All alcoholics do it to effect other people in a negative way.”

Just WOW.

It hit me like a ton of bricks.

How is this person, from this reality show, who others view as so superficial, supposed to have so much wisdom in them?!

But I’m here to tell you you can’t judge a book by its cover.

And you shouldn’t judge Lala Kent.

Because damn, did she teach me a lot in this book.

It had me fired up for my sobriety, and I want to thank her for that.

So that’s my biggest takeaway.

Sure, you’ll get your dose of vanderpump.

You’ll get your tea, your drama, even the Rand tidbits that had me gasping since they aren’t together anymore.

But what had me thankful the most was a former alcoholic looking back and being thankful for her sobriety.

[Onceinabluemoon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 she lays it all out there, glad she has more stability with her sobriety, just feel that she is very young for a memoir, but time to strike while her iron is hot.

[Kendall Gregory · Rating 1 out of 5]

listening to this post randall scandal made me question most of the authenticity when it came to anything having to do with him. she should write a new one but i’m sure there’s an nda in place

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed listening to the author read. It was quick and fun! Nothing to write home about.

[Helen Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Thank you Lauren for sharing your pain and your grief struggles. I'm going through the same journey right now and its so good to realise you're not the only one whose ever felt like this after losing the man of their life, their one and only Daddy. And it's so refreshing to hear the truth about a star without the usual filters, simply this is me, warts and all, take me or leave me. I've been firmly in the 'for ( not against) category since seeing Lala on VPR and loved every minute she's on screen, hence buying the book. I'll admit I didn't have all that high expectations but so much in so many ways I could relate to and it actually helped. Thank you for sharing your life on these pages, and of course your brutal honesty of which we've become so accustomed in your case! ❤❤

[✦ Ellen’s Reviews ✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must-listen for any Bravo fan! Although I think this book deserves the full title on Goodreads, not just "Untitled LK". What's up with that? "Give Them Lala" is a surprisingly insightful look into Lala Kent aka Lauren Burningham's life in the spotlight so far. She does not shy away from her battle with alcoholism and all in all, I think this was actually a very enjoyable trip down the American pop culture lane.

Once in a while you need a dose of laughter and some down and dirty stories, and much like reading "People Magazine", this book absolutely serves its purpose of entertainment. Lala is an upbeat and lively narrator as well. Definitely not for anyone under the age of 16 but very enjoyable!