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The Sporty One: My Life as a Spice Girl by Melanie C

veganheathen's review

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4.0

I didn't realize when I started reading this that Mel C is the last Spice Girl to write a book. Well, then! I appreciated that she chose to discuss things from her own viewpoint and not mud sling or gossip. It was an enjoyable book and I learned a lot about the beginnings of the Spice Girls, their inner dynamics and Mel C as a person.

sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition

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5.0

Trigger warning - eating disorders

I don't usually read Autobiographies but this was a must for me. I absolutely love Mel C and loved the spice girls when I was younger, she was always my favourite, with Mel B being a close second.

You never truly know what is behind the smiles and performances until you read a book like this. It's so sad what Mel C went through and I'm really glad she's stronger now.

The issues talked about in this book are things that should be widely talked about and I believe it is improving as the years go on but still it's not enough. Noone should ever be made to feel less than brilliant, we are all so unique and we should celebrate this not slate people for being a bit different or different to you anyway.

We never know what someone is going through, take Caroline Flack for example. It's just awful that these things happen and for Mel C to share her experiences and difficulties in this book is so brave and compelling.

I am definitely going to read Mel Bs autobiography now as well, Mel C touches on her book in this one.

nicolenhart's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

4.0

msiyleen's review

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dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

codygude's review

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emotional informative inspiring reflective

4.5

laureltree13's review

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4.0

4.5 ⭐️

ebz1022's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

needagoodbook's review against another edition

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5.0

It's always great to read an autobiography of someone you admire and this is no different. The behind the scenes story of what was going on from Melanie's perspective is really good to hear first hand (though not about all her struggles). A fascinating read.

claudlessclimes's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

stephreadsbooks's review

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0