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Brutally Honest

By: Melanie Brown, Louise Gannon
Narrated by: Melanie Brown, Phoenix Chi Gulzar Brown, Andrea Brown, Zaraah Abrahams, Bruce Lester Johnson
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Summary

Please note that this audiobook contains explicit language and content some listeners may find distressing.

The memoir from the real woman behind the leopard print, for real women everywhere.

As one-fifth of the iconic Spice Girls and judge on X Factor and America's Got Talent, Melanie Brown, aka Scary Spice, has been an international star since the age of 19. And yet there are sides of Mel that no one has ever seen or really known.

Brutally Honest is an exposé of the struggles and acute pain that lay behind the glamour and success. With deep personal insight, remarkable frankness and Melanie’s trademark Yorkshire humour, this audiobook removes the mask of fame and reveals the mother, wife and daughter behind the Spice Girl everyone thinks they know.

The audiobook edition features narration from Melanie, her daughter, Phoenix, and her mother, Andrea.

©2018 Melanie Brown and Louise Gannon (P)2018 Audible, Ltd
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This book will help to change lives.

- Katie Ghose, Chief Executive of Women's Aid

This book is so powerful, so real, so strong and so emotional – this is exactly Melanie.

- Geri Horner (nee Halliwell)

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Heart renching but brilliant book

I felt like she was talking directly to me. This book has given me the strength to start my journey of escaping from my coercive & abusive husband. Thank you

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Unbelievably proud of you Mel B

Literally gobsmacked at your story so sad so frustrating so angry every emotion felt listening to your story but ultimately so so proud of you well done. Amazing story so well told every girl needs to read this

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Brutally honest

I knew I was going to love this book within minutes of listening to it. The narrator is brilliant and straight away I forgot that it’s not Melanie talking, really enjoyed listening to this book even though it’s sad and emotional. So brave of her to be so open.

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Difficult to listen to at times

Well written book. Never been a fan of Spice Girls. purchased book, on offer. An eye opener on domestic abuse.

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You Are Amazing Mel

Aw Mel what a book , what a story , I couldn’t stop listening . Stephan the horrible monster I hope he rots in total hell for what he did to you . You are just totally amazing & so strong & I wish you best wishes for the future to you & your lovely family xx

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Fierce

A lot in this book opened old wounds for me, I wish I had been brave enough to write about it. Yes it was brutally honest, but also funny and uplifting. I'd recommend anyone to read it, and take heed to look for the warning signs of coercion,control and gaslighting in your relationship.

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Emotional

I cannot believe I got through this book so quick couldn’t put it down well I mean couldn’t stop listening to the audio, wow mel B you are one amazing woman it has probably been one of my best reads ever and I read a lot it’s gripping shocking upsetting fun exciting but truthfully written xx

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Surprising but really good

I had no idea of the struggled Mel has faced in her life. This was so eye opening, and really refreshing for someone in the public eye to talk so openly and honestly about her struggles. Also, the narrator was absolutely amazing - I completely forgot I wasn't listening to Mel herself. Really clever to use someone who sounds so alike. Great book, definitely worth a listen!

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I laughed and I cried & I couldn't stop listening

Really loved this. The title is exactly what it says - brutally honest. Frightening what Mel has been through but so glad she has her side out there now. Incredible story.

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