• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Taste of Reality

Taste of Reality

Reality TV News & Discussion

  • Latest Buzz
  • Live Discussions
  • Shows
    • 90 Day Fiancรฉ
    • Bachelor Nation
    • Below Deck
    • Dancing With the Stars
    • Flip or Flop
    • Love Is Blind
    • Real Housewives
    • Married To Medicine
    • Next Gen NYC
    • Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
    • Southern Charm
    • Southern Hospitality
    • Summer House
    • The Valley
    • Traitors
    • Vanderpump Rules
  • Taste Test
  • About
  • Shop
  • Search
Buzz

Lessons Learned From The “Give Them Lala” Memoir

May 26, 2021 By Imani Taylor What do you think?

FacebookTweetEmail

You know her as wearing pjs on pjs, drinking out of baby bottles, Oceanโ€™s mama, and now, you know her as author, Lauren Burningham.ย 

In her debut novel, โ€œGive them Lala”, Lala Kent shares how her alter ego became a household name, and why fans who once loved to hate her, grew to somewhat just love her.

As far as celebrity memoirs go, I regarded it as such. I assumed it to be a light-hearted summer read perfect for super fans who want an inside look into how the sausage is made. While Lala does give BTS moments of filming Pump Rules, I was pleasantly surprised with how raw and real it was. It wasnโ€™t just a collection of surface-level filler to make a quick buck. Instead, it detailed Lala’s innermost insecurities, struggles and fears of a normal girl from Utah who happened into a life that most people dream of.ย 

So, instead of just mentioning the shocking truth bombs Lala drops (there are quite a few moments), Iโ€™m going to share the lessons I learned from Give them Lala.ย 

The Review

Itโ€™s okay to be a ho

Seemingly, one of the most Lala pieces of advice. While this might not be best practice for everyone, myself included, I was intrigued. Getting in touch with her sexuality helped Lala get out of the hamster wheel of toxic relationships. Taking control of her bodily autonomy and refusing to relinquish all power to her partner served her well. And hey, if having aย  โ€œho doorโ€ helps you, so be it.ย 

Whatโ€™s meant to happen will happen, one way or another

Did you know Lala began working at SUR long before she was โ€œgiving us Lalaโ€ on Vanderpump Rules? Lala quit on her third shift, but it wasnโ€™t until LVP saw Lala working the room one night as a guest that she offered her the hostess job! And in true witches of WeHo form, the famous trio wanted nothing to do with Lala, which only made her attitude and personality shine brighter.

Bullies might land you your dream job in a new city

Throughout Lalaโ€™s academic career, she recalls being bullied for most of it. She claims that the harsh treatment was never warranted but she was consistently the target. Until she changed the narrative that is. Because of how close Utah is to LA, Lalaโ€™s mother often drove her there to escape her harsh reality.ย 

Maybe psychics work?

Believe it or not, a psychic predicted Lala would have two children by way of adoption or otherwise, and 1 child biologically. Weird.

Don’t put your heart into a boxย 

In a way, Give them Lala served as a little black book. Throughout the read, Lala shares intimate details of her colorful dating life and all the surprises along the way. When Lala met Hollywood Producer, Randall Emmett, (now fiancรฉ), he couldnโ€™t have been more opposite than her typical โ€œtype.โ€ But Lala’s typical type caused her to question her self-worth, integrity, and everything in between.ย  Rand made her feel secure in a way she was never used to. (She took a bath in his hotel room the first night). Sometimes the same old, same old, doesnโ€™t serve you, and branching out does.ย 

Those who turn down Chanel bags, are probably not getting offered a lot of Chanel bagsย 

Self explanatory, really.ย 

Reality TV exposes you to the realities of yourself

A big part of Lalaโ€™s personality on the show was tethered to her drinking. In her novel, LaLa details that her alcoholism came to fruition due to her joining the cast. In no way is she blaming Pump Rules for drinking, but it highlighted a disease that was always there, just begging for an excuse to be unleashed.ย 

Itโ€™s okay to have a persona if it helps you become confidentย 

It’s the title of her debut novel and a persona that catapulted into an empire โ€”Give Them Lala. Similarly to Beyoncรฉ having Sasha Fierce, Lauren used Lala to channel the most confident and carefree version of herself. Itโ€™s okay to have that fiery personality but donโ€™t lose sight of who you are along the way.ย 

Final thoughts

There were many nuggets of wisdom sprinkled throughout the more racy accounts that Lala shares with her readers. Trigger warning: Give Them Lala topics range from: pregnancy termination, alcoholism, coping with the sudden loss of losing a parent, etc.ย 

If youโ€™re a Bravo fan, reality tv fan, or just a fan of learning about people, I think this is a great addition to your summer reading list!ย 

What other reality tv books would you like me to review? Leave a comment!ย 

FacebookTweetEmail

Bravo TV Pop Culture News Vanderpump Rules Buzz

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

Next Gen NYC Season 1 Discussion

Next Gen NYC โ€“ Live Discussion โ€˜Boardwalk of Shameโ€™ Season 1, Episode 6

What do you think?

Eva Marcille Mike Stirling Reconnect RHOA

Eva Marcille Teases Rekindled Romance with Mike Sterling

What do you think?

The Valley Live Discussion Season 2 Episode 1

The Valley โ€“ Live Discussion โ€˜The Cruise From Hellโ€™ Season 2, Episode 13

What do you think?

gia teresa interview

Gia Giudice Believes Her Mom Handled WGNTV Interview “Perfectly”

What do you think?

erika tom girardi divorce

Erika Jayne’s Divorce From Tom Girardi At Risk Of Being Thrown Out

What do you think?

Cierra Ortega apologize

Cierra Ortega “Tried To Apologize” For Racist Slur “And Thought It Would Be Cool”

What do you think?

Trending Now ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  • Madison LeCroy Gives Birth Southern CharmMadison LeCroy Gives Birth at 34 Weeks: Welcome Teddi LeCroy Randle!0 Comments
  • patricia chrisleys charlestonPatricia Altschul Didnโ€™t Sugar Coat Her Feelings About The Chrisleyโ€™s Move To Charleston0 Comments
  • Stassi Schroeder Body Shamming CommentsStassi Schroeder Calls Out Body Shamers: โ€œYou Wonโ€0 Comments
  • brandi kyle producerBrandi Glanville Claimed Kyle Richards Is A Producer On RHOBH: โ€œSome Of Her Family Told Meโ€0 Comments
  • rachel zoe doritRachel Zoe Doesnโ€™t Appear To Be Friendly With RHOBHโ€™s Dorit Kemsley0 Comments
  • marciano jessi demi affairMarciano Brunette On Jessi Ngatikaura: โ€œI Had An Affair With Herโ€ โ€“ Did He Also Have An Affair With Demi Engemann?0 Comments

We are serving up the perfect taste of pop culture. Get the latest reality TV news and sound off in our active discussions!

Tell us what you really think.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • TikTok
  • Mail

Top Categories

  • 90 Day Fiancรฉ
  • Bachelor Nation
  • Bravo TV
  • Dancing With the Stars
  • E!
  • Hulu
  • Kardashian Jenner Family
  • Love Is Blind
  • Netflix
  • Real Housewives
  • Southern Charm
  • Summer House
  • TLC
  • Vanderpump Rules

Disclaimers

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any shows or networks. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

© 2025 ยท Taste of Reality ยท Terms of Use ยท Privacy Policy