Unlovable – Darren Hayes’ memoir.
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It’s been a while since I’ve stayed up past 1.30 am reading a paperback book from cover to cover.
Unlovable – Darren Hayes’ memoir – details his career as a very successful singer songwriter. Even more so, it delves into the violent trauma he and his family have experienced; his mental illness and sexuality; the emotional and financial cost of touring; and difficulties of fame and the music industry. Darren also shares the meaning behind some of his songs. I read it listening to his music.
Unlovable is not an easy read, especially as a super fan who loves Darren so much. The book brought me to tears several times, because of the hurt and struggles he’s endured.
Beautifully written – switching between past and present, devastating in many chapters, and also brave and triumphant. And Darren’s Mum, whom Unlovable is dedicated to, is truly the hero of the story. What a woman.
Unlovable is a story of survival. It displays courage, resilience and humility; and shows that depression and loneliness can exist alongside astronomical success. I hope writing Unlovable has been cathartic for Darren, and I know it will resonate with so many readers. He should be so very proud.
If you think you know Darren from what you’ve seen in the media, read Unlovable. It’s on bookstore shelves and online on 5 November.
I’ll be listening to the audiobook, of course, and I can’t wait to see Darren talk about Unlovable at two of his book launches next month.
Thanks to my writing agent Danielle Binks for arranging an advance copy of Unlovable from Penguin Australia. I am very lucky. I wasn’t paid for this post, and I have his paperback and audiobook on pre-order.
Details about Unloveable are on Penguin’s website.
Check out Darren Hayes’ website too.
Image: Carly holding Darren Hayes’ book – Unloveable. She’s smiling. The book has a photo of Darren wearing a black skivvy on the cover, it’s very shiny, with teal text.
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