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My Thoughts Exactly
by Lily Allen
I’m not actually a big fan of an autobiography and I also would not call myself a fan of Lily Allen but I saw such good reviews of this I decided to pick it up.
The way Allen writes her story I found riveting; it isn’t in the traditional biography style where she uses dates to map out her past. Instead, she titles each chapter and delved into what happened to her in that way. For example, some of the chapter titles were “sex”, “money”, “work” etc. She doesn’t keep to a strict timeline though it is mostly in chronological order. She is brutally honest and it made me like her all the more for it. From discussing her substance addiction, to the inner workings of her marriage, the newborn she lost in childbirth and the numerous affairs and sex she had whilst married Allen is always forthcoming. She doesn’t shy away from anything.
I was completely hooked the entire time and admired her for being so open about her struggles as well as for overcoming them. The book was well written and I almost felt like I was hearing Allen talking to me directly, her voice shined through the entire book.
I really would recommend this book to give some insight into fame and the way those who are famous are treated by fans, press and their peers. It made me analyse the way we engage with those we love to see on the screen or listen to.
The way Allen writes her story I found riveting; it isn’t in the traditional biography style where she uses dates to map out her past. Instead, she titles each chapter and delved into what happened to her in that way. For example, some of the chapter titles were “sex”, “money”, “work” etc. She doesn’t keep to a strict timeline though it is mostly in chronological order. She is brutally honest and it made me like her all the more for it. From discussing her substance addiction, to the inner workings of her marriage, the newborn she lost in childbirth and the numerous affairs and sex she had whilst married Allen is always forthcoming. She doesn’t shy away from anything.
I was completely hooked the entire time and admired her for being so open about her struggles as well as for overcoming them. The book was well written and I almost felt like I was hearing Allen talking to me directly, her voice shined through the entire book.
I really would recommend this book to give some insight into fame and the way those who are famous are treated by fans, press and their peers. It made me analyse the way we engage with those we love to see on the screen or listen to.