Miles to Go (by Hilary Liftin, Miley Cyrus)
common sense media says
Miley shares her life "so far." Fluffy, but fun for fans.
parents & educators say
- 56% say there are positive role models
- 56% say there are positive messages
What parents need to know
Parents need to know this is the sweet Hannah Montana side of Miley Cyrus, not the controversial one that pops up in sexy photos. This isn't a dishy celebrity tell-all. Cyrus and her co-author keep her young fans in mind, with many "I'm just like you" stories and inspirational passages. The book encourages readers to see Cyrus as role model; she shares her Christian values and Biblical passages.
Positive role models:
Classmates tease Miley and say her dad is a "one-hit wonder." She is reluctant to tell her parents about school bullies. Some days she only eats one Pop-Tart because "it was really important to me to look great." After finding out she has tachycardia (a racing heart rate) and a hole in her heart, she decides to eat more healthfully. Miley has a close relationship with her parents and siblings. She raises money for charities and visits hospitals. She works hard and pursues her dreams. While coping with acne, she confesses to becoming obsessed with how she looks. "I'd stare at myself for hours, hating myself outside and in." She finds perspective by befriending a younger girl with cystic fibrosis. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the popstar recently and much of this isn't touched on here, focusing instead on the sweeter, less controversial side.
Violence:
Girls bully Miley in middle school and threaten her. At one point they start cussing at her in the lunchroom and tell her to get up and fight. Miley notes that a mom sitting at another table just laughed and did not step in to stop the behavior. The principal intervened before anything more happened.
Sex:
A mention of "puppy love" with a castmate and then dating her "first true love," here dubbed "Prince Charming" for two years (ages 13-15). There is no description of kissing, just them hanging out. Miley and her older sister Brandi both get purity rings. When Brandi's boyfriend comes to visit, the two stay in separate rooms; "she does it because she respects herself that much." Miley says the press might make fun of purity rings but "I have my morals!"
Language:
"Crap," "hell" (as in "sixth-grade social hell"), "jacka__" (that's how it is in the book).
Consumerism:
Well, the whole book is about the star of a Disney Channel TV show and related movies and albums. She mentions specific stores, magazines, video games, Web sites, clothing designers, and food brands. Miley notes that Disney paid her to write the book but didn't tell her what to say.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Based on 9 parent & educator reviews:
- 56% say there are positive role models
- 56% say there are positive messages
Most useful reviews by all members
JessdaBess Rox
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
perfect for kids, tweens and teens
it is a really good book, because it explains the life of miley cyrus, and you can understand her better.
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kackie 09
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Positive With alot of Romance
This book was great (especially if you are a Miley fan). It sent positive messages and it left you wanting to know more about Miley's life. There is some breif language but otherwise it was great. I rated it 10+ becaue there is a lot of romance in the story and I don't think younger kids would enjoy it.
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lorelei101
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
It's a pretty good book, although I've kind of lost my respect for Miley. This does show her in a better light, though. Overall though, it's a good book.
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Bluewaffle ...
parent
parent
Unacceptable and NOT tamed.
After reading this book, i was shocked by the ammount of sexual references made by a young girl. I used to think of her as a good, god-following, jesus worshiping, positive role-model but after reading this book, i was disgusted and appauled. It's teaching young girls to sell their bodies in order to feel wanted. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, puts the 'Ray' in Country, while Miley puts the other half in. It comes accross as innocent, but if you study further into the life, the 'positive' messages are actually racist, fascist, biased and ethnocentric. Not for kids, it should be sold in a porn shop. She is a devil worshipper.
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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Miley Needs Help.
Miley Cyrus needs a role model better than Britney Spears. I hope the best for this girl, but I don't think that the best is EVER going to come. She is not talented and is completely self-obsorbed. She is not a good role model, the language is awful for a SIXTEEN year old, and the sexual situations are mild, but there! Sadly, Miley fans are under the age of 13, so this book will more than likely not be successful because of the content. Sorry Miley, but your book SUCKED!
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Musicgirl101
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
cool
If you are a Miley Fan u will love it!
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tailsroxz
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
good book
great for book reports thats what i did mine on miley is a respetible person even thogh she s trashed on a regular basis :(
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dZinermom76
parent of and 3 , 10 , 12 , 14 year old
parent of and 3 , 10 , 12 , 14 year old
Not for kids who don't understand real world
I that this book was inspirational! Especially for my younger neighbor(now 13). Both she and I are huge Miley Cyrus fans and while she was going through some very rough times with bullies and such things this book was a way she could see that the world will get better and that there will be light. I thought the book was good but I do not suggest it for younger children under the age of 11 because they will not relate due to the fact she starts the book when she was in sixth grade. The book was humorous at the same time as inspirational and it tells a story if I could give it 30 stars I would.
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kimaye
adult
adult
ummm i love it
i love it im 17 its not for little kids its for teens with the same problems like bullying i can just say people who dis this book either havnt read it or a retarted
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shippopigurl
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
BEST BOOK! be over 8 though
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! the only thing is is at the very end she talks about having her period and tampons etc.
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nickjsoccergirl
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Looks Pretty Good
I have not read this book, but it looks very good and I think I will get it from the library. It looks very interesting. (Even though I normally don't like Miley)
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bubblez..dakot ...
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
shes a HOE but i lov her!
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wareesha
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
good for everyone
love it
miley Ilove you becuasce she is cool
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samara911
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Great!!!
This is a great book for anyone that can read and likes Miley Cyrus!!!!
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animallover1262
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
All About Miley!
I put it under positive messages because she keeps on staying stuf like 'Don't ever give up' and other stuff like that. And I put it under good role models because she is just a great person. If you are a Miley Cyrus fan than you will love this book, and you can learn alot of stuff about miley. Like her real name is Destiny Hope Cyrus. I did NOT know that. You have to read it!
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Julianna7
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Rock On,Miles!
I adore Miley and this book,and I gave it one more star for it being written by Miley herself!She basically explains her entire life so far and about never losing faith!Very positive and fantastic book!A must read!
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Daisy-Girl
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Just right for teens
I WANT THIS BOOK BECAUSE I'M A BIG MILEY FAN AND I LIKE HER MUSIC NO MATTER WHAT.SHE ALSO IS A HUMAN DEALING WITH NORMAL PROBLEMS.THUMBS UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Nicki213
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
I very good book I understand how she is just like everyone else now I honestly do. It had a couple swear words in there. VEry good message.
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MyWinterFirefly
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
It's A Good Book But Only For Fans
It's a good book but only for fans. It's a easy book to read so is perfect for her younger fans and a light easy read for her older fans. It has good messages and I personally don't think it's that commercial it's mostly her life not her job. I really liked this and so did my sister but if your not a fan you won't like it.
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nutmeg_7
adult
adult
Kids of All Ages
Before the book, I was not a Miley fan. Afterwards, I respect her and think she's a great role model for young girls everywhere. Her book can be read by kids 8+, but probably understood more by 12+. She tells mainly of her middle school days (for many, are not good days at all), how she was bullied, and her escape from it all while trying to perform in Hollywood. It's truly an insider's look into Miley's past, helping readers understand her and gain more respect for her. But it's not just for tweens; I think teens can get something out of it too. It's pretty easy to relate to; she's a teenage girl who's trying to have a normal life doing what she loves! A good read for sure, I totally recommend it
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