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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
This is everything the media left out. All the things that are important to her life she's laying it bare.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual assault, Stalking
medium-paced
Candid to almost a shocking level. Devoured on the plane in one go.
I have to claim some bias here, as I'm the same age as Lily and have always loved her music. But, I'm not so starstruck that I blindly still admire someone famous who has done wrong (buh-bye Johnny Depp, see ya Asia Argento). I think it's important to state that, because Lily Allen has been called in to question about her actions and words in the past for things that I don't agree with. This is probably the most honest, raw and open celebrity memoir I have ever read. Lily doesn't flinch from tackling the hard stuff, and she also doesn't minimise her involvement in problematic situations she has found herself in. She takes responsibility for things she has said and done which were either mildly misjudged to outright offensive and shows how she has learned from them. She also points out that the current climate (where those in the public eye are meant to be woke to a level far beyond mere mortals) leaves no room for the stupidity and ignorance of youth or lack of exposure. This doesn't absolve her, but it shows that she is human. And this is such a human memoir. It made me so sad to see what fame, intense media scrutiny and instability can do to someone who clearly struggled with a sense of self and worth. But this memoir shows a woman with a strength of character she probably doesn't give herself enough credit for, and has raised her even higher in my opinion. Lily is smart, observant and has a great way with words not only in her lyrics but on the page. She's an exceptional storyteller, and this book was a brilliant read not just for the juicy details of her life, but for her writing style too. Loved it.
I picked up this book not knowing what to expect. This is the first memoir that I’ve read, and it’s safe to say that I was very impressed. Lily Allen has written a tell all book about life before and after finding fame, including all of the ups and downs. She is very self aware and casual throughout the book - you get the feeling that she is just talking to you. I didn’t know much about Lily Allen beforehand, so I wasn’t overly interested in reading this memoir - but having read it, I 100% recommend this book to anyone, regardless of if you’re previously interested in Lily Allen or not.
I wouldn't normally have gone for a autobiography / memoir like this, but I'd heard good things about it so listened on Audible. I would highly recommend listening to Lily read her story out herself. It's highly confessional, in an understated, matter-of-fact way. The way she reflects on her life, music, and more controversial incidents that have come up in the media, is honest and refreshing. She has completely bared all and doesn't apologise for it.
Even if you're intrigued by celebrity culture, the music industry, the rise and fall of fame, etc, you'll find this hugely fulfilling.
Even if you're intrigued by celebrity culture, the music industry, the rise and fall of fame, etc, you'll find this hugely fulfilling.
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced