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Yes, I know it's ridiculous a 23-year-old writing an autobiography, but Billie Piper has packed more into her 23 years than many people do in a lifetime.
In case you don't know her, Billie became a pop star at age 15. The record company wanted her to be a British Madonna and, while that didn't quite work out, she did have three very successful and, according to this book, gruelling years as a popstar.
I'd be lying if I said that, before picking this book up, I wasn't mostly...more
In case you don't know her, Billie became a pop star at age 15. The record company wanted her to be a British Madonna and, while that didn't quite work out, she did have three very successful and, according to this book, gruelling years as a popstar.
I'd be lying if I said that, before picking this book up, I wasn't mostly...more
Linda
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Recommends it for:
Britney Spears
Recommended to Linda by:
Al
I opened a gift on Boxing Day to see that I had received this saucey autobiography about one of my favorite Brits. I just finished reading about Billie dancing, lip-synching, and "bucket bonging" her way to "Top of the Pops."
She's a talented young lady who got a lucky break as a teenager, worked her very perky bum to the bone to maintain that luck, was pushed and pulled in every direction to compete with Britney Spears, which ultimately led to her losing her beari...more
She's a talented young lady who got a lucky break as a teenager, worked her very perky bum to the bone to maintain that luck, was pushed and pulled in every direction to compete with Britney Spears, which ultimately led to her losing her beari...more
I knew Billie from her time on "Doctor Who" and I became a huge fan or her and her role, Rose Tyler. When I learned that she had written a book, there was no other way but to order it and read it.
Growing pains was the first biography I've read and I learned a lot about the person Billie Piper, as well as what it means to be famous and watched 24/7. I was shocked by her revelations about her eating disorder and reading how she dealt (or not dealt) with it had a great influence and...more
Growing pains was the first biography I've read and I learned a lot about the person Billie Piper, as well as what it means to be famous and watched 24/7. I was shocked by her revelations about her eating disorder and reading how she dealt (or not dealt) with it had a great influence and...more
I'm happy to admit this, and to the worldwide audience of the web, but this is a great read and very well written book.
Billie keeps nothing from you and shares her life with you and I appreciate her more for the doing so. She talks in great detail about her stuggle with the eating disorder and puts a new spin on it (even for this former psychiatric nurse with a specialist interest in the subject).
The chapters discussing her marriage to Chris Evans are gripping and show t...more
Billie keeps nothing from you and shares her life with you and I appreciate her more for the doing so. She talks in great detail about her stuggle with the eating disorder and puts a new spin on it (even for this former psychiatric nurse with a specialist interest in the subject).
The chapters discussing her marriage to Chris Evans are gripping and show t...more
I remember idolising Billie and loving her music when I was a tween. I remember a friend and I spending ages trying to learn every dance step from the 'Day and Night' video clip and wishing that we looked like her and had her seemingly perfect life. Reading about what was really going on then- the anorexia, the mental instability, illnesses, drug use, paranoia, benders and her desperate unhappiness shows what an illusion all of that was and how my friend and I, these 2 surburban Aussie girls who...more
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Imagine being a number 1 pop star at 15. Could you handle the pressure? How about finding the love of your life at eighteen? These are just two of the moments chronicled in this book, Billie's life in her words; the highs and the lows.
From being a huge selling pop star to battling anorexia, from marriage to divorce to Doctor Who - it's been quite a journey for the girl who isn't even in her late twenties yet.
I grew up listening to Billie's music and, like much of the nation, I loved he...more
From being a huge selling pop star to battling anorexia, from marriage to divorce to Doctor Who - it's been quite a journey for the girl who isn't even in her late twenties yet.
I grew up listening to Billie's music and, like much of the nation, I loved he...more
Billie Piper is such a young person, therefore it seems odd that she is already writing an autobiography. Yet Piper's biography is captivating from the first pages because she has been through more in her short time than I have been and she's only a few years older than I am. Piper was launched into super-stardom at an immensely young age and she struggled a lot with family, friend, and especially body issues due to that. Through all of the tough times that Piper has had to trudge through, she ...more
I had been waiting for a brilliant autobiography for so long, I just read so many and couldn't get into it. If I'm honest, I didn't expect much from Billie Piper's but I thought I'd give it a go as it was reduced. I was pleasantly surprised and got everything I wanted from an autobiography, a candid insight into her life, a writing style that made me feel like I knew Billie Piper, and even better I feel like I actually like and admire Billie now. I would recommend this book to anyone who is i...more
Solyndra
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The book ends with a photo of Billie on the stage wearing a shirt that says: "Don't put your daughter on the stage." Everyone who's considering letting their child have a career in showbusiness (even if they want it themselves), should read this book. It's not as lovely as it looks. Personally I think this is the real message in the book, not to mention that ending with this particular picture is very good and underlines what she's trying to say. The book may be an autobiography, but i...more
Danielle
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Recommends it for:
Anyone who wants to get into the music industry or anybody interested in it.
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non-fiction
I was a fan of her as a teenager as a singer and I am now a fan of her as an actor in my twenties.
Billie's life is very interesting and very different than my own. She's always very social and always loved performing as a child. At her pre-teen stage she became into drinking, sex and drugs with her friends as well as dancing. I didn't expect her to be so rebelious but she was.
I sounded like she didn't have any real desires to become a singer but became one because it might open some...more
Billie's life is very interesting and very different than my own. She's always very social and always loved performing as a child. At her pre-teen stage she became into drinking, sex and drugs with her friends as well as dancing. I didn't expect her to be so rebelious but she was.
I sounded like she didn't have any real desires to become a singer but became one because it might open some...more
A really down-to-earth and interesting look at Billie Piper's life and career. I was impressed with her personality, and candor when discussing her experiences. It's nice to see a young artist's perspective on the performance business and lifestyle.
If this book were a movie I would rate it PG-13 borderline R due to content. Definitely, for an older reader, although I felt that the content was important to the story and couldn't be improved upon.
If this book were a movie I would rate it PG-13 borderline R due to content. Definitely, for an older reader, although I felt that the content was important to the story and couldn't be improved upon.
This was a very up-front look at Billie Piper's life, told from her point of view. It was like sitting down with the Brit and having her tell her life story, which comes with both pros and cons. It is very honest, and she doesn't really prevaricate on any detail of her pop star life. On the other hand, it assumes I am British too, and that I read the tabloid stories about her and that I get the slang. Other than those, it was a very enjoyable book.
Growing up, I was immensely fascinated with pop culture, both here in America and oversees. Unlike a lot of my counterparts, I was fascinated with the Europop scene and adored Billie. Reading this piece was both fascinating and horrifying to realize what she went through. I commend her for making the decision to open up about her life, instead of leaving it for someone else to do, and having them misconstrue events, as is normally done.
An eye-opener, fascinating and engaging. Horribly easy to read, so I sped through it without even noticing! It was especially impactful for me because I remember all her singles and I remember being a kid and wanting to be a pop star and being awfully envious of her. Now I realise that my picture of reality was so wrong.
As a massive fan of British singer/actor Billie Piper, i have been scouring the shelves of countless bookstores and libraries for her autobography for a few years now, but with no such luck as yet. I am determined to continue searching for this book...
When your toddler gives you 25 seconds to peruse the library shelves in the adult section before he makes a ruckus, you grab whatever looks interesting. I knew Billie Piper from Doctor Who but didn't realize she was a huge pop star in England as well. Interesting read, although I may skim through to the end. Just another validation of why you shouldn't let your children grow up as a celebrity!
Billie Piper's honesty shines through in this touching autobiography. It moves between highlights and rock bottom moments of the pop star-cum-actress' career, particularly as she writes of her struggle with anorexia.
Billie's book really opened up the world for me. I came to realize how important it is for me to help my nieces know they are loved and special for who they are, not what the world thinks they need to be.
Good read, I've always thought she seemed like a nice fun person this book confirms that - sad points in her life so far but a good laughs along the way
An honest account of a child star's life.
As an American, the gossip around Billie and her singing career were non-existent to me. She followed a rocky road to get to where she is.
It gives you a three dimensional look at a young actress who in the US is hard to even identify. (Several times when Reading the book people would ask, "Who is she?")
Give it a go, you'll learn a lot, not only about Billie, but what "celebrity" means.
It gives you a three dimensional look at a young actress who in the US is hard to even identify. (Several times when Reading the book people would ask, "Who is she?")
Give it a go, you'll learn a lot, not only about Billie, but what "celebrity" means.
I'm so stodgy, so I mean it when I say that the decisions Billie Piper makes are ones that would bother me if I knew her in real life. But what's remarkable is that not only does she admit that her behavior pushed people away, but she doesn't blame them for it. The experiences she writes about seem daunting for anyone to go through, and it was hard for me to remember that she is only 26.
She comes out of it all as a likable, hopeful, and honest young woman.
She comes out of it all as a likable, hopeful, and honest young woman.
Loved it! Funny and serious, very insightful!
Sanne
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fans of Billie Piper, fans of Doctor Who, biographiles
I don't like biographies. This is the first one I bought for myself because I was really interested after seeing her promoting it on tv. To make it short: It was amazing. Apart from being very well written, it was also very interesting and, most importantly, I came to read it at the right moment. Overall a very good read!
As far as celebrity autobiographies go, this one was quite enjoyable. Maybe I'm biased because I'm such a big Piper fan, but the writing was easy to follow, the honest display of humanity and her satisfaction with the life she is now living made this book a satisfying if not superb read.
Christmas present some years ago. Loved it then, love it now. Love Billie.
A story of a young woman who has gone through a lot of pain being in the limelight; and finally came out stronger...
Karen Cozens
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Recommends it for:
All people who think they will never be a success
Recommended to Karen by:
My friend who also thinks billie is a great actress
Great book and very interesting. Didn't realise what a tough life she had before being a big name.
Uhm... 3 stars because I love Rose Tyler.
Mat Burris
marked it as to-read
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