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Cheryl: My Story
For the first time, Cheryl tells her full story, her way. Revealing the truth behind the headlines, this is the official autobiography, giving the fans the true story they’ve been waiting for - including exclusive, personal photos.
The nation’s sweetheart, Cheryl has achieved unrivaled success with Girls Aloud, as a solo artist, a judge on the X-Factor, a fashion icon, and as the face of L’Oreal. However, the path to fame is rarely easy and for Cheryl it has been a colourful journey.
From happy but humble beginnings growing up on a tough Newcastle estate, Cheryl saw firsthand the damage that drugs and alcohol can do. But this feisty Geordie never gave up on her dreams of being on stage.
With success came a level of fame no one could prepare for. As Cheryl’s career went from strength to strength her personal heartache was played out in the national media. From her divorce to her battles with malaria, Cheryl's every move was captured by paparazzi. There was nowhere for Cheryl to hide. However, a true fighter, Cheryl emerged from every challenge stronger.
In this heartfelt account, she opens up about all of the incredible ups and downs of her life. Told with searing honesty this is Cheryl as you’ve never seen her before.
The nation’s sweetheart, Cheryl has achieved unrivaled success with Girls Aloud, as a solo artist, a judge on the X-Factor, a fashion icon, and as the face of L’Oreal. However, the path to fame is rarely easy and for Cheryl it has been a colourful journey.
From happy but humble beginnings growing up on a tough Newcastle estate, Cheryl saw firsthand the damage that drugs and alcohol can do. But this feisty Geordie never gave up on her dreams of being on stage.
With success came a level of fame no one could prepare for. As Cheryl’s career went from strength to strength her personal heartache was played out in the national media. From her divorce to her battles with malaria, Cheryl's every move was captured by paparazzi. There was nowhere for Cheryl to hide. However, a true fighter, Cheryl emerged from every challenge stronger.
In this heartfelt account, she opens up about all of the incredible ups and downs of her life. Told with searing honesty this is Cheryl as you’ve never seen her before.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2012
About the author
Cheryl Cole
7 books39 followersCheryl Ann Cole is a singer/songwriter, dancer, model and author.
She rose to fame after winning Popstars The Rivals and forming the girl group Girls Aloud. She has gone on to have over 20 top 10 hits in the UK alone, with girls aloud and as an incredibly successful solo artist.
She is the biggest female celebrity in the UK, she has risen from popstar and X Factor judge to be the nations sweetheart.
Through My Eyes is her first book.
She rose to fame after winning Popstars The Rivals and forming the girl group Girls Aloud. She has gone on to have over 20 top 10 hits in the UK alone, with girls aloud and as an incredibly successful solo artist.
She is the biggest female celebrity in the UK, she has risen from popstar and X Factor judge to be the nations sweetheart.
Through My Eyes is her first book.
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June 4, 2021
I have no idea why this book was in my collection but it was so I gave it ago even though memoirs aren't generally my jam.
As with the majority of memoirs I felt the focal point of her story was very negative and the positive stuff didn't get much attention. Overall I enjoyed reading her side of the story though.
As with the majority of memoirs I felt the focal point of her story was very negative and the positive stuff didn't get much attention. Overall I enjoyed reading her side of the story though.
October 14, 2012
Now I am sure there will be the normal haters out there that don’t give this book a chance and say it is rubbish without picking it up. No matter what I put here their opinion will not change. For those of you rounded enough to have an open mind and for the down right fans. This book is awesome the girl can seriously write. Yes, I know before I get a 100 emails I am sure someone helped Cheryl Cole write this book. However, if people were interested enough to know about my past and then someone else offered to help write my book I would take the help, who wouldn’t. I have to say though, there is enough fact and feelings in this book that this is Cheryl’s autobiography written in her words.
The book starts with a women in the hospital recognising Cheryl and asking for her autograph when she was recovering from Malaria. With shame I wonder if I could have been that person asking a sick patient whether I could have their autograph. When do celebrities stop being humans beings? The honesty in the book is at the highest level this is a person who wants us to know about her life warts and all. I love the way that when Cheryl didn’t remember aspects of her life she was honest enough to say. I was always concerned at how these celebrities could remember every aspect of their life with no gaps. If I was to take one exception to the whole book it would be Cheryl’s mention that southerners did not get a geordie sense of humour. If that is the case why did I find myself chuckling along at passages of the book. It is lovely when an authors personality comes through in their writing.
The book ends with the line “I hope you have enjoyed reading it?’ Well, I can say without reservation that yes I enjoyed it very much.
The book starts with a women in the hospital recognising Cheryl and asking for her autograph when she was recovering from Malaria. With shame I wonder if I could have been that person asking a sick patient whether I could have their autograph. When do celebrities stop being humans beings? The honesty in the book is at the highest level this is a person who wants us to know about her life warts and all. I love the way that when Cheryl didn’t remember aspects of her life she was honest enough to say. I was always concerned at how these celebrities could remember every aspect of their life with no gaps. If I was to take one exception to the whole book it would be Cheryl’s mention that southerners did not get a geordie sense of humour. If that is the case why did I find myself chuckling along at passages of the book. It is lovely when an authors personality comes through in their writing.
The book ends with the line “I hope you have enjoyed reading it?’ Well, I can say without reservation that yes I enjoyed it very much.
October 12, 2012
This is the autobiography I have waited years to read. I couldn't care less what the haters say, I love Cheryl Cole and have ever since Popstars: The Rivals way back in 2002. She was my favourite along with Nadine Coyle. People are automatically going to slate this book, rate it one star, say they hate it, whatever. But I have read a lot of autobiographies over the years and can honestly say that this is my favourite and one of the best I have read. Unlike Through My Eyes, this is a 100% honest, from the heart autobiography and Cheryl doesn't hold anything back.
She cites press intrusion as one of the reasons for writing this book and how she wanted to set the record straight, and she has certainly done that. Having previously read Sean Smith's biography of Cheryl, and from reading about her in the press you feel like you know her from all that. And, unlike most biographers, I think Smith is fantastic and you can tell her certainly researches his subjects. That much is obvious from how similar the stories he told are to the ones Cheryl told, but she also talks about stuff that nobody but her could talk about. How she felt about marrying Ashley, why she did tacky photo shoots and sold her wedding to OK!, how the press intrusion and paparazzi really affected her life.
As fans of a celebrity people often say that they are to blame for the press and that they can't have it both ways, with all the good press comes bad press. Fans want to know every detail about their favourite celebrity's life, they scour the internet for pictures and gossip and don't really think about how this affects the celebrity, as they are only human after all. When you read about how Cheryl felt with the intrusion you think about how you would feel if it was you: not being able to step outside your front door without being confronted by dozens of men with cameras. Not being able to open a newspaper without seeing pictures of yourself or loved ones and having to read made up stories about yourself. That's not to say the whole book focuses on the bad times, of which there have been plenty, there are also some great stories to be read here and also plenty of funny ones.
I believe that some celebrities are hypocrites when it comes to the press. Especially the ones that tip paps off to where they are going to be but the next time turn round and complain about the intrusion. Cheryl is not one of those celebrities, she is just a famous woman trying to live her life. As a massive Girls Aloud fan and a huge fan of Cheryl I obviously wish there was more pictures of her, I wish Girls Aloud hadn't taken a break and I wish Cheryl was still a judge on X Factor. But reading this book you realise that she is just a human being who, despite what she was going through in her personal life, still carried out work commitments and put on a brave face for the public. The last part of the book is particularly poignant and would make even the most hardcore Cheryl fan realise that being as famous as she is can take its toll.
People probably won't agree because they will think she's famous and she's rich and so deserves everything the press and paparazzi throw at her, but that isn't true at all. Yes she's one of the most famous people in the UK but she has reached a point in her life where she just wants to live a normal life and I think people need to let her do that. She isn't like some celebrities who crave press attention, nor does her career rely on it. I think some of her haters could probably do with reading this book and after reading it I think some opinions people have of her might change. I think the fact that I read this book in under 12 hours shows how much I enjoyed it because I just couldn't put it down. I wholeheartedly recommend it to Girls Aloud fans, to Cheryl fans and to anybody who has ever had an opinion about her. A fantastic read.
She cites press intrusion as one of the reasons for writing this book and how she wanted to set the record straight, and she has certainly done that. Having previously read Sean Smith's biography of Cheryl, and from reading about her in the press you feel like you know her from all that. And, unlike most biographers, I think Smith is fantastic and you can tell her certainly researches his subjects. That much is obvious from how similar the stories he told are to the ones Cheryl told, but she also talks about stuff that nobody but her could talk about. How she felt about marrying Ashley, why she did tacky photo shoots and sold her wedding to OK!, how the press intrusion and paparazzi really affected her life.
As fans of a celebrity people often say that they are to blame for the press and that they can't have it both ways, with all the good press comes bad press. Fans want to know every detail about their favourite celebrity's life, they scour the internet for pictures and gossip and don't really think about how this affects the celebrity, as they are only human after all. When you read about how Cheryl felt with the intrusion you think about how you would feel if it was you: not being able to step outside your front door without being confronted by dozens of men with cameras. Not being able to open a newspaper without seeing pictures of yourself or loved ones and having to read made up stories about yourself. That's not to say the whole book focuses on the bad times, of which there have been plenty, there are also some great stories to be read here and also plenty of funny ones.
I believe that some celebrities are hypocrites when it comes to the press. Especially the ones that tip paps off to where they are going to be but the next time turn round and complain about the intrusion. Cheryl is not one of those celebrities, she is just a famous woman trying to live her life. As a massive Girls Aloud fan and a huge fan of Cheryl I obviously wish there was more pictures of her, I wish Girls Aloud hadn't taken a break and I wish Cheryl was still a judge on X Factor. But reading this book you realise that she is just a human being who, despite what she was going through in her personal life, still carried out work commitments and put on a brave face for the public. The last part of the book is particularly poignant and would make even the most hardcore Cheryl fan realise that being as famous as she is can take its toll.
People probably won't agree because they will think she's famous and she's rich and so deserves everything the press and paparazzi throw at her, but that isn't true at all. Yes she's one of the most famous people in the UK but she has reached a point in her life where she just wants to live a normal life and I think people need to let her do that. She isn't like some celebrities who crave press attention, nor does her career rely on it. I think some of her haters could probably do with reading this book and after reading it I think some opinions people have of her might change. I think the fact that I read this book in under 12 hours shows how much I enjoyed it because I just couldn't put it down. I wholeheartedly recommend it to Girls Aloud fans, to Cheryl fans and to anybody who has ever had an opinion about her. A fantastic read.
July 14, 2016
An inspiring auto biography of a talented performer and special warmhearted young lady who from a poverty stricken childhood on a council house estate in Newcastle in northern England achieved her childhood dream of stardom in supergroup of the 2000s Girls Aloud and later as a solo performer and a judge on the X factor
She has devoted massive time and money to philanthropy including climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for food and mosquito nets to save lives of Tanzania's suffering masses.
Hounded mercilessly by the press and the execrable papparazi (the British media always hound and torment people from poor British backgrounds who make it big - especially if they happen to be White)
From losing friends to heroin addiction, a cheating husband and a near fatal bout of malaria she has come though it all stronger than ever
More power to this beautiful, talented , big hearted young lady- may she live long and prosper.
She has devoted massive time and money to philanthropy including climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for food and mosquito nets to save lives of Tanzania's suffering masses.
Hounded mercilessly by the press and the execrable papparazi (the British media always hound and torment people from poor British backgrounds who make it big - especially if they happen to be White)
From losing friends to heroin addiction, a cheating husband and a near fatal bout of malaria she has come though it all stronger than ever
More power to this beautiful, talented , big hearted young lady- may she live long and prosper.
August 31, 2013
tl;dr Cheryl Cole is not a fan of the paparazzi, hard drugs, Mount Kilimanjaro, or Nicole Sherzinger. Enjoys dancing, texting, and crisps.
January 4, 2013
I've always considered Cheryl Cole one of the most inspirational women on the planet, and after reading this book, I've only assured myself of exactly this.
I could use countless words to describe this book, but, at the end of the day, I think there is one word that sums up the story more than others: honest.
When reading most autobiographies, I often feel like the author is trying to steer away from the real truth, or only explain the surface, what readers essentially already know, without really talking about all the details of what happened. With this autobiography, I felt the exact opposite. Throughout the entire book, I knew that she was being nothing but honest, especially when it came to talking about her marriage. I had never really known the truth, because there was always so much being written in the media that it was hard to tell the truth from the lies. I was surprised by just how honest she had been when writing this book. I found out so many things about her childhood, and just how rough it had been. I found out what really happened with the American X Factor and just what happened with the toilet attendant in the early years of Girls Aloud.
I've always respected Cheryl for so many reasons. After having read this book, I now respect her for so many more. With all that's happened in her life, she could have chosen to write an autobiography a long time ago, but she didn't. She waited until she felt like she was at a turning point in her life, and she knew that from experience. So many young celebrities write autobiographies so soon, before anything has really happened to them. Cheryl could've done just that, but she didn't, and I admire her for waiting to be truthful about everything that's happened in her life so far.
I consider Cheryl a role model, and anyone who looks up to Cheryl in the way I do should read this book, because it is honest and it is inspirational. I read it in less than a day and will definitely be reading it again.
I could use countless words to describe this book, but, at the end of the day, I think there is one word that sums up the story more than others: honest.
When reading most autobiographies, I often feel like the author is trying to steer away from the real truth, or only explain the surface, what readers essentially already know, without really talking about all the details of what happened. With this autobiography, I felt the exact opposite. Throughout the entire book, I knew that she was being nothing but honest, especially when it came to talking about her marriage. I had never really known the truth, because there was always so much being written in the media that it was hard to tell the truth from the lies. I was surprised by just how honest she had been when writing this book. I found out so many things about her childhood, and just how rough it had been. I found out what really happened with the American X Factor and just what happened with the toilet attendant in the early years of Girls Aloud.
I've always respected Cheryl for so many reasons. After having read this book, I now respect her for so many more. With all that's happened in her life, she could have chosen to write an autobiography a long time ago, but she didn't. She waited until she felt like she was at a turning point in her life, and she knew that from experience. So many young celebrities write autobiographies so soon, before anything has really happened to them. Cheryl could've done just that, but she didn't, and I admire her for waiting to be truthful about everything that's happened in her life so far.
I consider Cheryl a role model, and anyone who looks up to Cheryl in the way I do should read this book, because it is honest and it is inspirational. I read it in less than a day and will definitely be reading it again.
September 12, 2014
This was a truly good read, honest, above board. I was pleasantly surprised in how well written and thought provoking this book was.
September 20, 2019
In her stand up show, Katherine Ryan, puts it best:
“She’s not the nation’s sweetheart. She’s beautiful but she’d sooner glass you than look at you.”
The inside flap of CHERYL by Cheryl Cole (creative title) has a picture of her making a love symbol with her hands over one of her heavily made up eyes as she poses, nakedly shouldered and wanton, like some anxious Geordie elf. Yep, Mark hasn’t even gotten to the title page yet. Past that and onto the contents page, there is this little nugget of wisdom,
“Keep Calm and Soldier On” UGH…
First she moans about being recognised in hospital. That’s what you signed up for, Chez. You wanted to be a pop star since you were a little girl, remember? Come on. She bemoans that nobody could have prepared her for this… nearly dying… apart from… Are you ready?
GOD. Yes, it’s God that has given Ms Cole… Malaria. Get this… As a way to tell her to slow down, of all things. Sigh.
Her language and narrative are peppered with folksy Geordie colloquialisms that we are supposed to notice like ME instead of MY. Scarlett Moffatt does this too, incidentally. It’s a way to show us that she is still down to earth, I suppose. That and getting arrested for attacking a black toilet attendant, I assume. She’s one of the people, everybody!
The usual early hardships you find in these PR-controlled deceptions are all here: Family had no money, loads of us under one roof, dodgy friends growing up. You know, poverty bingo. The family couldn’t afford to send this dancing child prodigy to the Royal ballet, unfortunately. You and me both. And how she has so many vivid memories of her time in primary school is anybody’s guess. To the point she manages to recall entire conversations verbatim, allegedly.
There are a fair amount of feisty reactions to being provoked as a stoned teen on many a night out and I’m like, Okay, where’s this going? Are we foreshadowing excuses for anything, Cheryl?
She outs her first (much older) boyfriend for having under age sex with her (I’m sure he appreciated that), the next was a smack head, then she wins Popstars: The Rivals and we are off to the races. Her account of her time on the TV talent show (a pre-curser to the likes of today’s Britain’s Got Talent and The X-Factor) manages to be both gushing and dull at the same time.
Then we come to the “racially aggravated ABH” arrest everyone seems to have forgotten about.
First of all she’s not a drinker and gets drunk very easily. She was doing nothing but buying a few lollipops and the attendant hit HER unprovoked. Which then escalated. In that, she glassed a black woman in the face and called her something I shan’t repeat. Her explanation is not a good one and seems likely… what’s the word… bullshit. Bullshit from some crack PR team that specializes in damage control. And if there is anyone in the world that needs a serious dose of damage control, it’s Oor Chez. Ain’t it, pet?
She’s been living with the stress of the ordeal but yes, despite her early attitudes (her racism?), she shouldn’t have punched the woman, she admits. Glassing her wasn’t mentioned but she did. Cheryl got a slap on the wrist and community service, making cups of tea in a Salvation Army shop. The group, Girls Aloud, stands by her and insists that she shouldn’t leave, which sounds like more bullshit. Mind you, the fact that she was the only one the papers talked about probably had something to do with it.
Essentially, the toilet attendant lied and she’s innocent. Let’s move on.
The next chapter (coincidentally) is about dating the footballer, Ashley Cole. Who is black, so she is clearly not racist. So there. And this is all despite growing up in the North East, which having done so myself, doesn’t have the greatest reputation. Or was it known for its tolerance of anything foreign or different. It’s gotten better in recent years but still. Cheryl demonstrates this when she takes Ashley back to Newcastle for the first time and a friend says to her,
“I’ve seen him in magazines but I don’t fancy him because he’s a darkie…” Indeed.
She goes from being annoyed with the way Ashley talks to her about being on the back of a camel in Dubai to being ecstatic when he pops the question moments later and seeing “the most incredible diamond ring”. The way to a girl’s heart and all that business. But don’t get Cheryl wrong, she’s not about materialism. She’s one of us!
Basically (spoilers), he acts like a Premier League footballer and cheats on her, she forgives him and he cheats on her again. All while she’s on a mountain raising money for charity, no less. Cue divorce Number One.
“I’d never climbed Kilimanjaro before, but I’ve lived my life climbing mountains of other kinds…”
Yes, Ashley cheated on her so much the smell of news print still makes her sick. But she must be strong though because Barbie has just a made a doll of her and L’Oreal needs her to flog shampoo I have no doubt that she does use every day.
There are X Factor stories. There’s another race scandal. There’s fall outs, office politics etc. If you like that sort of thing. You would enjoy it if you’re a fan, but it’s a rough ride to get there. So be warned.
My conclusion is that no matter what sort of relationship you have with this simpleton, be it a friend, partner, colleague then something ultimately tragic or dramatic will inevitably happen within her vicinity. She’s a hot mess, in a nut shell.
INVENTIVE BOOK NAME is fucking entertaining, to some degree but then so is driving past a car accident. There are other books about the industry of fame that are much better (and worse) written out there with more insight. But this delivers on entertainment, for sure.
Cheryl has everything that she ever dreamed about and yet she is still complaining, her dubious life choices and partners aside. There’s a lot of the “you couldn’t make it up” mantra that her hero, Posh Spice adopted in her tome. You see this with countless books of this ilk, Katie Price being godmother of this genre. You study the system, win at life and then bitch and whine when you fuck it up too.
To quote Miss Ryan one more time:
“How drunk do you have to be to forget her drunken racist assault? She did more harm to the North East than Margaret Thatcher…”
“She’s not the nation’s sweetheart. She’s beautiful but she’d sooner glass you than look at you.”
The inside flap of CHERYL by Cheryl Cole (creative title) has a picture of her making a love symbol with her hands over one of her heavily made up eyes as she poses, nakedly shouldered and wanton, like some anxious Geordie elf. Yep, Mark hasn’t even gotten to the title page yet. Past that and onto the contents page, there is this little nugget of wisdom,
“Keep Calm and Soldier On” UGH…
First she moans about being recognised in hospital. That’s what you signed up for, Chez. You wanted to be a pop star since you were a little girl, remember? Come on. She bemoans that nobody could have prepared her for this… nearly dying… apart from… Are you ready?
GOD. Yes, it’s God that has given Ms Cole… Malaria. Get this… As a way to tell her to slow down, of all things. Sigh.
Her language and narrative are peppered with folksy Geordie colloquialisms that we are supposed to notice like ME instead of MY. Scarlett Moffatt does this too, incidentally. It’s a way to show us that she is still down to earth, I suppose. That and getting arrested for attacking a black toilet attendant, I assume. She’s one of the people, everybody!
The usual early hardships you find in these PR-controlled deceptions are all here: Family had no money, loads of us under one roof, dodgy friends growing up. You know, poverty bingo. The family couldn’t afford to send this dancing child prodigy to the Royal ballet, unfortunately. You and me both. And how she has so many vivid memories of her time in primary school is anybody’s guess. To the point she manages to recall entire conversations verbatim, allegedly.
There are a fair amount of feisty reactions to being provoked as a stoned teen on many a night out and I’m like, Okay, where’s this going? Are we foreshadowing excuses for anything, Cheryl?
She outs her first (much older) boyfriend for having under age sex with her (I’m sure he appreciated that), the next was a smack head, then she wins Popstars: The Rivals and we are off to the races. Her account of her time on the TV talent show (a pre-curser to the likes of today’s Britain’s Got Talent and The X-Factor) manages to be both gushing and dull at the same time.
Then we come to the “racially aggravated ABH” arrest everyone seems to have forgotten about.
First of all she’s not a drinker and gets drunk very easily. She was doing nothing but buying a few lollipops and the attendant hit HER unprovoked. Which then escalated. In that, she glassed a black woman in the face and called her something I shan’t repeat. Her explanation is not a good one and seems likely… what’s the word… bullshit. Bullshit from some crack PR team that specializes in damage control. And if there is anyone in the world that needs a serious dose of damage control, it’s Oor Chez. Ain’t it, pet?
She’s been living with the stress of the ordeal but yes, despite her early attitudes (her racism?), she shouldn’t have punched the woman, she admits. Glassing her wasn’t mentioned but she did. Cheryl got a slap on the wrist and community service, making cups of tea in a Salvation Army shop. The group, Girls Aloud, stands by her and insists that she shouldn’t leave, which sounds like more bullshit. Mind you, the fact that she was the only one the papers talked about probably had something to do with it.
Essentially, the toilet attendant lied and she’s innocent. Let’s move on.
The next chapter (coincidentally) is about dating the footballer, Ashley Cole. Who is black, so she is clearly not racist. So there. And this is all despite growing up in the North East, which having done so myself, doesn’t have the greatest reputation. Or was it known for its tolerance of anything foreign or different. It’s gotten better in recent years but still. Cheryl demonstrates this when she takes Ashley back to Newcastle for the first time and a friend says to her,
“I’ve seen him in magazines but I don’t fancy him because he’s a darkie…” Indeed.
She goes from being annoyed with the way Ashley talks to her about being on the back of a camel in Dubai to being ecstatic when he pops the question moments later and seeing “the most incredible diamond ring”. The way to a girl’s heart and all that business. But don’t get Cheryl wrong, she’s not about materialism. She’s one of us!
Basically (spoilers), he acts like a Premier League footballer and cheats on her, she forgives him and he cheats on her again. All while she’s on a mountain raising money for charity, no less. Cue divorce Number One.
“I’d never climbed Kilimanjaro before, but I’ve lived my life climbing mountains of other kinds…”
Yes, Ashley cheated on her so much the smell of news print still makes her sick. But she must be strong though because Barbie has just a made a doll of her and L’Oreal needs her to flog shampoo I have no doubt that she does use every day.
There are X Factor stories. There’s another race scandal. There’s fall outs, office politics etc. If you like that sort of thing. You would enjoy it if you’re a fan, but it’s a rough ride to get there. So be warned.
My conclusion is that no matter what sort of relationship you have with this simpleton, be it a friend, partner, colleague then something ultimately tragic or dramatic will inevitably happen within her vicinity. She’s a hot mess, in a nut shell.
INVENTIVE BOOK NAME is fucking entertaining, to some degree but then so is driving past a car accident. There are other books about the industry of fame that are much better (and worse) written out there with more insight. But this delivers on entertainment, for sure.
Cheryl has everything that she ever dreamed about and yet she is still complaining, her dubious life choices and partners aside. There’s a lot of the “you couldn’t make it up” mantra that her hero, Posh Spice adopted in her tome. You see this with countless books of this ilk, Katie Price being godmother of this genre. You study the system, win at life and then bitch and whine when you fuck it up too.
To quote Miss Ryan one more time:
“How drunk do you have to be to forget her drunken racist assault? She did more harm to the North East than Margaret Thatcher…”
October 20, 2012
If there is anyone out there who 'thinks' they dislike Cheryl, they should read this book. What a strong, level-headed, inspirational woman. I was slightly nervous to read this book in case I had misread Cheryl's celebrity personality. I have always loved Girls Aloud and championed Cheryl through X-Factor and her solo career, however, I can safely say this autobiography has affirmed that I am a proud Cheryl Soldier. Well deserved role model status in my eyes.
August 1, 2023
An enjoyable read but felt Cheryl was very guarded in this and not written true to her personality. Was disappointed with the lack of information given about her time with Girls Aloud, considering it was this which made her name.
July 10, 2016
An inspiring auto biography of a talented performer and special warmhearted young lady who from a poverty stricken childhood on a council house estate in Newcastle in northern England achieved her childhood dream of stardom in 2000s supergroup Girls Aloud and later as a solo performer and a judge on the X factor
She has devoted massive time and money to philanthropy including climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for food and mosquito nets to save lives of Tanzania's suffering masses.
Hounded mercilessly by the press and the execrable papparazi (the British media always hound and torment people from poor British backgrounds who make it big - especially if they happen to be White)
From losing friends to heroin addiction, a cheating husband and a near fatal bout of malaria she has come though it all stronger than ever
More power to this beautiful, talented , big hearted young lady- may she live long and prosper.
She has devoted massive time and money to philanthropy including climbing Mt Kilimanjaro to raise money for food and mosquito nets to save lives of Tanzania's suffering masses.
Hounded mercilessly by the press and the execrable papparazi (the British media always hound and torment people from poor British backgrounds who make it big - especially if they happen to be White)
From losing friends to heroin addiction, a cheating husband and a near fatal bout of malaria she has come though it all stronger than ever
More power to this beautiful, talented , big hearted young lady- may she live long and prosper.
April 15, 2022
I really enjoyed reading Cheryl’s biography. It’s well written and shows some interesting insight in to her life behind what we see in the tabloids.
It was exceptionally honest, raw and insightful and I didn’t want it to end.
It was exceptionally honest, raw and insightful and I didn’t want it to end.
August 22, 2015
I've been a big fan of Cheryl's since she auditioned for Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. I voted for her each week, and I was so excited when she won a place in Girls Aloud. I've seen Girls Aloud live in concert and I loved her on The X Factor, so I couldn't wait to read her book, My Story. I wasn't disappointed! I loved hearing her side of the story on so many subjects: her marriage to Ashley, what happened in that nightclub toilet when she was accused of assault, when she was 'fired' from The X Factor US; when she had malaria, all of it. I liked her even more after I'd read the book, as the media had spun so many things in their favour against her and I hadn't realised just how stressful her life has been. I would recommend this to any Cheryl fan, it was a really interesting and eye-opening read.
December 14, 2014
Cheryl Cole is an English singer and has been part of the group Girls Aloud, has had 3 solo albums and has also been a judge on the UK version of The X Factor. Everything I've seen from this woman has made me love her. She's just adorable and has a great personality and I love her music. It was nice to be able to read about her life since I really knew nothing about her. She's not known in the states, so it was all new for me. After learning about some of the things she's dealt with, I've just come to love her even more.
May 5, 2014
Amazing story by Cheryl, we can really look from her perspective and understand her true feeling. I've learn a lot while reading this book from her ups and downs. Her story really inspired me to me strong and never give. She is really a true real soldier!
Sometime it is sad to hear her true feeling and how people she loved turn her life around, but through that we was able to find herself again and continues to do the things she love the most. Brilliant biography.KEEP CALM AND SOLDIER ON
Sometime it is sad to hear her true feeling and how people she loved turn her life around, but through that we was able to find herself again and continues to do the things she love the most. Brilliant biography.KEEP CALM AND SOLDIER ON
May 17, 2015
Cheryl has been my idol for years and finally getting to know the true stories in full detail of some of those that you hear in the press is gratifying. She portrays so much emotion through her words that you feel like you now understand some of the hardship she's been through when dealing with her journey to success, her malaria ordeal and the heartbreaking marriage to footballer Ashley Cole.
I would definitely read this again.
I would definitely read this again.
December 27, 2015
Cheryl is my favourite singer and I was looking for reading her story. I wasn't disappointed.
I wasn't expecting that she had such a hard life. I wouldn't have been able to cope with half of what happened to her! She is amazing and also very straightforward. She doesn't hide anything and doesn't mind telling her mind which is refreshing in this kind of books. After reading this book, you can only love her more and hoping that she will finally have a happy life because she really deserves it.
I wasn't expecting that she had such a hard life. I wouldn't have been able to cope with half of what happened to her! She is amazing and also very straightforward. She doesn't hide anything and doesn't mind telling her mind which is refreshing in this kind of books. After reading this book, you can only love her more and hoping that she will finally have a happy life because she really deserves it.
March 20, 2013
For somebody that moans about the media following her round, I think this book was very hypocritical, it was all poor little me, bad beginnings, and then the day after I read this book she was on TV advertising her show "Cheryl: Access All Areas" so clearly she loves the limelight she just doesn't like bad press.
July 6, 2014
Great read, story of Cheryl's life, how she got into girls aloud , and started her solo career, how she met Ashley cole, the real story about the affairs ! She talks about the xfactors ,and that rift with Simon , and her malaria illness when she was very poorly,climbing Kilimanjaro , her charity work. Losing close friends to drugs and broken relationships.
July 9, 2014
Surprisingly good even though it is written by a music artist with seemly poor English skills. It kept me interested from the start, occasionally funny and gave me some 'private' information that I did not already know. Only read if you are a fan of Cheryl Cole.
April 29, 2015
It was a slow book to read but once it got going half way through it was a really good and interesting read about cheryl and made me view her in a new light.
the only reason i didn't give five stars was that i couldn't get into it at the beginning
the only reason i didn't give five stars was that i couldn't get into it at the beginning
March 9, 2014
So inspirational and moving!
July 29, 2017
Wow what an inspirational woman! Absolutely loved reading this book with all her highs and lows. Love her even more now. Could read it again
August 3, 2016
Easy read. Not much substance.
June 15, 2014
my fav autobiography from my fav idol, it's all simply perfect. Cheryl's story is just so inspiring, you can read it again and again <3
June 15, 2014
Cheryl is so honest in this book, it is great to finally find out the truth behind some rumours! Much respect for this Geordie lass, glad she is back on TV and radio this summer.
August 10, 2014
I'm not an autobiography reader and I'm no Cheryl Cole fan but a friend has lent me this book so I'm keeping an open mind
September 3, 2014
As autobiographies go I quite enjoyed this one. Already knew alot of what had happened in her life but it was good being able to hear it from Cheryl herself rather than in the papers etc.
September 28, 2014
True honest account of her life - rather boring at times an you can tell she's ha some help writing this but if you're into celebrity gossip and quid reads, it's worth it
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