📖 Overview
Kendra Wilkinson gained prominence as a model and television personality, initially known for her role as one of Hugh Hefner's girlfriends on the reality TV series "The Girls Next Door" from 2005 to 2009. She later starred in her own reality shows "Kendra" and "Kendra on Top."
Beyond reality television, Wilkinson authored two books: "Sliding Into Home" (2010), a memoir detailing her early life and experiences at the Playboy Mansion, and "Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, and Getting My Sexy Back" (2011). These works provided insights into her personal journey and transition to motherhood.
Following her television career, Wilkinson pursued real estate and obtained her license in 2020, appearing on the Discovery+ series "Kendra Sells Hollywood." She has maintained a public presence through various media appearances and business ventures.
Throughout her career transitions, Wilkinson has been candid about her experiences in the entertainment industry and her journey from model to author and entrepreneur. Her written work reflects these personal transformations and career evolution.
👀 Reviews
Reviews show readers approach Kendra Wilkinson's books primarily as celebrity tell-alls rather than literary works. Her memoir "Sliding Into Home" (2010) holds a 3.5/5 rating on Goodreads from 2,100+ ratings.
Readers appreciated:
- Raw honesty about her past and personal struggles
- Behind-the-scenes details of life at the Playboy Mansion
- Straightforward, conversational writing style
Common criticisms:
- Basic writing quality and grammar issues
- Shallow treatment of serious topics
- Too much focus on partying/relationships
- Repetitive content across books
"Being Kendra" (2011) rates lower at 3.3/5 on Goodreads (800+ ratings). Amazon reviews echo similar sentiments with 3.8/5 average across her books.
One reader noted: "Like her personality on TV - fun and light but not much depth." Another wrote: "Refreshingly honest about her mistakes but needed better editing."
Neither book received significant professional reviews from literary publications.
📚 Books by Kendra Wilkinson
Being Kendra: Cribs, Cocktails, and Getting My Sexy Back (2010)
Autobiography covering experiences with Playboy Magazine, relationships, and the birth of her first child.
Sliding into Home (2011) Memoir detailing childhood, teenage years, career at Playboy, and stint on "The Girls Next Door" television series.
Sliding into Home (2011) Memoir detailing childhood, teenage years, career at Playboy, and stint on "The Girls Next Door" television series.