Jessica Simpson reveals addictions, childhood abuse in new memoir

In the book, reviewed by People, Simpson reveals that she was sexually abused from ages 6 through 12 by the daughter of a family friend.

More recently, Simpson became sober after developing a dependency on alcohol and stimulant pills, according to People.

“I was killing myself with all the drinking and pills,” Simpson writes in her memoir. She says she has been sober since November 2017.

In addition to the book and an audio version that she narrates, Simpson is also releasing six new songs, People reported. "Open Book" will be released Feb. 4.