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Miles to Go took me on a road trip through the life of a girl I thought I already knew everything about. Boy, was I wrong. With every sentence, I felt like Miley was talking to me, having a sister-to-sister chat. She wrote this book with her heart, and that is why it is so meaningful.
Miley is not a cookie-cutter celebrity, like many say. She knows where she came from and won’t forget it. She lives by her values and holds onto her strong faith.
Miley’s family is always her top priority. While she may be famous and live in L.A., who she is hasn’t changed. If her little sister, Noah, wants her to stay home and watch a movie, Miley will. Even if Miley gets invited to a celebrity party, it’s clear that she will choose her family first.
My favorite part of the book was when she talks about Vanessa, a girl who was, as Miley puts it, “the sister God forgot to give me.” Vanessa was a 9-year-old suffering from cystic fibrosis. Miley met her at a hospital and they became instant friends. Miley kept in contact with her family and often visited Vanessa at the hospital or called when she was on tour. One day Miley called only to find out that Vanessa’s time on Earth had ended. Miley was devastated. She immediately got off the tour bus and lay down in a frozen field. This was when Miley realized how much she had needed Vanessa, and how important it is to love every day and not take it for granted. This was just one of Miley’s many beautiful stories.
Somewhere between introducing us to Pappy Cyrus, who changed so many lives, learning to accept her “cankles,” and sharing her love for eating eggs with syrup, Miley connects with readers. For someone so young, Miley is one of the most brilliant people I have ever seen. Her fame hasn’t changed her; she stays grounded with the help of her family and her faith.
When this book came out, I became Miley’s number-one fan all over again. In reading Miles to Go, I felt like a part of the family.
This piece has also been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
Miles to go/vanessa said...
Mar. 17 at 12:14 pm:
Mar. 17 at 12:14 pm:
Yo he leído 5 veces el libro y me da mucha pena lo de vanessa me la imaginaba muy guapa y sabes que me puse a llorar cada vez q lo leo es súper triste Miley te comprendo
writergirl13Not to be mean to you or anybody else who is a fan of Miley Cyrus, but i just don't think the book is that legit. personally, i doubt miley wrote that book herself, i think maybe she had someone like a manager or publicist or anyone write it for her, and i don't really believe that the story about the little girl Vanessa was true. maybe she dramatized it or something. I don't know. That's just my personal opinion. i realize there are lots of pepole who are still her fans afte... (more »)
BasketballChick5
sunnyhunnycan someone tell me how to get the picture of the book as you pic when u submit a review
Not used to reading books about Miley's life . . . but this book might change that ! Good job :)
Yvaine_96i dnt really like miley but i wanna read this. I love reading because it gives me a clearer viwe of the world through other people's eyes
i never read it because i don't like her!!!!!!Lol sorry people who love here but she's a totall brat!
The_Fourth_Black_SisterI loved this book, but I'm not a fan of Miley Cyrus. I don't know I've just never liked her or her music.
HOPEMVP
sara!5,
i agree with she! when she first came out everyone was inlove with her! And i liked her to till now she is so annoything and FAKE!!!!and i hate when stars do that caus ethey become total snobbs!!!!!!!!
mileys no fake one bit read her book n try meet her for ONCE
i agree with you BasketballChick5! of course she may be a really sweet person if you get to know her really well, but i just don't think she's been too nice lately with all those pictures and stuff.
Sara!5 said...
Mar. 9 at 8:59 pm:
Mar. 9 at 8:59 pm:
I think Miley Cyris is Nice but she is totally FAKE! I liked her when she first came out she was awesome! Now she annoy's me! But i Love her song Party In the U.S.A and 7things i hate about you and Climd.!===========<3SARA<3
DarleyShe has great voice but... She is acting like something she is not
dbzfan13 said...
Feb. 20 at 12:30 pm:
Feb. 20 at 12:30 pm:
well that was lovely and when ever i hear pepes talking bad about miley i always get angry i used 2 dislike her but now i dont peace out (^ _^)
Ambie
teeninkrocker111 said...
Feb. 20 at 8:13 am:
Feb. 20 at 8:13 am:
well i still think shes not good cause wehen she started to go on the pole.
u got photos of this pole u speak of besides the internet n magazines ones? well do u? if u don't u got nothing
lovevballThis is Great! Now i really want to read it!!
maleriei think miley is a good person overall, and this book proves it.
forgottenpennameI've read this book twice and both times really enjoyed it... I'm not as big of a fan of Miley as I was a couple years ago, but she's still my favorite celebrity, and Miles to Go always reminds me why.
Great review! I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who felt how deep the book was. :)
mileybigfan00 said...
Jan. 30 at 7:29 am:
Jan. 30 at 7:29 am:
I love her songs party in the u.s.a and 7 things and fly on the wall and she is not wired
xoxo_in_Tokio said...
Jan. 29 at 4:08 pm:
Jan. 29 at 4:08 pm:
Well structered, however I do not think that people can use this book to prove what they think Miley is. It is still a piece of merchandise, and is a constructed piece of media. I have never met Miley so I'm not going to judge if she is a, "Cookie Cutter," star or not. Yet, what I do know about Miley is that if she really is this meek teenager or a ruthless party girl, it really doesn't effect me or the next person.
sp123 said...
Jan. 29 at 3:51 pm:
Jan. 29 at 3:51 pm:
Well written article, but I don't see how Miley stays true to her faith. Since when does she go to church every Sunday, and since when has God said to pierce your belly button, change your name, and dance like it's a Party In The USA?
She does go to church. That is one of the things that hasn't changed since she has became famous. Christian faith is very prominent in the Cyrus family. And just because she has her belly button pierced does not mean she's not a Christian . Lots of Christians get tatoos and all that. It's an individual's decision. And, she changed her name because that's what her family has always called her. She changed her middle name to her dad's middle name, not some random... (more »)
She does go to church. That is one of the things that hasn't changed since she has became famous. Christian faith is very prominent in the Cyrus family. And just because she has her belly button pierced does not mean she's not a Christian . Lots of Christians get tatoos and all that. It's an individual's decision. And she changed her name because that's what her family has always called her. She changed her middle to name to her dad's middle name, not some rand... (more »)
What's so weird about believing in God and staying true to your faith?
btw I've never met anyone normal.
Miley does go to church. She goes with her family every Sunday to The People's Church in Montrose, CA. She changed her name because that's what her family has always called her and she changed her middle name to her dad's middle name. It's not like she was going against her family when she did it. She has the right to choose whether or not to have a belly button ring. So what if she has one? It doesn't mean she can't still be a Christian . And sure, everyone makes ... (more »)
Miley does go to church. Every Sunday, she attends The People's Church in Montrose, CA. She changed her name because that's what her family has always called her. She changed her middle name to Ray, which is her father's middle name as well. It's not like she was going against her family when she did it. And, if she wants to have a belly button ring, then that is her decision. It doesn't mean she still can't be a Christian . Everyone makes mistakes, even Christian... (more »)
She goes to The People's Church in Montrose, CA every Sunday and her middle name is her dad's middle name, not some random name. If she wants to have a belly ring, she can. It doesn't have anything to do with whether she is Christian or not. In Christian faith, we believe in redemption and forgiveness. Everyone makes mistakes; Miley's are just out for millions to see. That doesn't mean we can't forgive her. Miley IS a Christian and she DOES stay true to her faith.
It may not be anti- Christian but it's not in the Christian faith to do some of those things either..I never said it was anti- Christian , I said God didn't say to do those things..he said to respect your body. It's the only body God gave you that He created. (And just because it's an individual's decision doesn't mean that it's right or should be done). If you're wondering, yes, I do think that getting tattoos and piercing your belly button aren't... (more »)
Miley didn't write the book just so she could talk about herself. She wrote it truthfully to set the rumors and haters straight. Everyone just assumes things in today's world and people are constantly judging others daily, and it's a hundred times worse when your every move is in the spotlight. I'm glad this book changed your perspective on her, because that was exactly her purpose (:
xAllegriaI guess it's interesting but frankly, the writing is like dishwater (or at least the extracts I've read). I mean, she skips from topic to topic (she starts off by talking about her HANDS!) and writes like she talks. I guess Miley fans will appreciate it anyways.
Yes, it's true that she talked about a lot of different subjects and she does write like she is talking. But, that was her whole point from the beginning. She addressed a ton of things in her life and discussed them each at just the right amount so others would understand and not judge from rumors, but decide what to think for themselves after having read her words without the corruption. The whole point of her writing as she was talking was to make it sound like she was just talking to you... (more »)
notebookgirlI've never read this book and I thought it was really conceited of Miley to write a book about herself but your article changed my mind and now I might actually read it
Miley didn't write the book just so she could talk about herself. She wrote it truthfully to set the rumors and haters straight. Everyone just assumes things in today's world and people are constantly judging others daily, and it's a hundred times worse when your every move is in the spotlight. I'm glad this book changed your perspective on her, because that was exactly her purpose (:
I didn't think anything of her book,though I have never read it. now my opinion has changed after reading this and I think it sounds really sad and uplifting. I have been ripping on miley a lot for every one of her mistakes but I am starting to realizes that she is a person. even if she is a bad singer.
AverycullenI read this book, too, and I didn't really learn a lot about Miley that I didn't know before, but it was really cool to see the pictures and her handwritten captions for them!
i totally agree with ur review! it was an amazing book and totally not what i expected!
StormyJSounds like a GOOD book! I might buy it, I'm a HALF MILEY FAN! SO YEAH!!!!!!!!
Haha, it really is a GOOD book :] Who knows? It could be enough to make you a whole Miley fan instead of just a half of one :]
DeadlyPoppyI'm definitely not a big Miley Cyrus fan, but I will admit that I don't know a lot about her, and after reading this review, I think I'll read the book. Thanks!
Yes, even if you're not that big of a fan, I think you would enjoy the book. It gives you a totally different perspective because it's coming straight from Miley, herself, and not from a gossip site, magazine, or mouth.
I have to admit that before I bought Miles to Go, I wasn't sure how I felt about Miley Cyrus. When I finished it, my thoughts on her completely changed-she's actually a great person. I also felt like she was talking to me, like we were best friends. I couldn't put it down. Great article :)
Yes, she really seems to have her head screwed on straight :) The media just likes to find the worst in people and glorify things that aren't true. Thanks for reading my article!
princez_♥... said...
Jan. 3 at 2:49 am:
Jan. 3 at 2:49 am:
i really do ♥love♥ miley cyrus she rocks..i really dont forget to buy her cd's tnx miley ur the best and u inspire me a lot.. keep up the good work looove yah!...good luck..! muahh x.o.x.o.
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