Who I Am
My Story THE UNMISSABLE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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4.6 • 14 Ratings
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Publisher Description
For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in The Spice Girls.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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'What a woman and what a book!' Elizabeth Day
'Fabulous ... There is so much I really relate to, growing up as a young girl, the 90s, all the stuff you went through.' Zoe Ball
'Amazing ... Absolutely brilliant.' Chris Evans
'Sporty Spice telling it like it is.' Independent
'An amazing story ... An incredibly profound, vulnerable and honest look into the highs and lows of the Spice Girls.' Steven Bartlett
'Really lovely.' Chris Moyles
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For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in The Spice Girls.
I never told my story before because I wasn't ready. Now, finally, I am.
25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a girlband that began after answering an advert in the paper, released our first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that moment, my life changed for ever.
I was suddenly part of one of the biggest music groups in history, releasing hit after hit, performing to our wonderful fans and spreading the message of Girl Power to the world. It was everything I'd dreamed of growing up, and I've had some incredible times... The BRITs! The movie! Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, The O2, Wembley Stadium and The London 2012 Olympics!!!
When you're a woman, though, that power can be easily taken away by those around you, whether by pressure, exhaustion, shaming, bullying or a constant feeling like you aren't enough. I have been known as Sporty Spice, Mel C, Melanie C or just plain old Melanie Chisholm, but what you will read within the pages of this book is who I truly am, and how I found peace with that after all these years.
I have really enjoyed reminiscing and getting everything down on the page, and, though revisiting some of my darkest times was hard, I hope this book can be inspiring and empowering as well as entertaining and give you a bit of a laugh.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Chisholm debuts with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most successful female musical groups in history—the Spice Girls. Upon graduating from a performing arts college in 1993, Chisholm envisioned a career in London's theater scene, but after nailing an open audition for an all-female pop act, she became one of the Spice Girls. According to Chisholm, each member of the group worked hard, but the collaboration didn't come without conflict. Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) often clashed, creating "an intense atmosphere at times," and the band's manager added to the tension by making the women feel "bullied, bossed about undermined." Chisholm is frank about the mental, emotional, and physical tolls of fame—including her experiences with anorexia, binge eating disorder, anxiety, and depression—but she also celebrates the good times she had with her bandmates and recognizes how their personal struggles affected the band's stability: "Maybe with a bit more maturity, emotional support, and sleep we could've worked things out, but it wasn't meant to be." Spice Girls fans will eagerly devour this, but even those who are unfamiliar with the group will appreciate Chisholm's compassion and introspection.
Customer Reviews
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Really insightful’ raw and honest! We all build up an idea of being in a pop band! Well I did! So this puts life into place and keeps it real’ a great read