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Lips Unsealed

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Lips Unsealed

Written by: Belinda Carlisle
Narrated by: Belinda Carlisle
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 The women of the iconic eighties band the Go-Go’s will always be remembered as they appeared on the back of their debut record: sunny, smiling, each soaking in her own private bubble bath with chocolates and champagne. The photo is a perfect tribute to the fun, irreverent brand of pop music that the Go-Go’s created, but it also conceals the trials and secret demons that the group—and, in particular, Belinda Carlisle—struggled with.

Leaving her unstable childhood home at the age of eighteen, Belinda battled serious weight issues and grappled with her confusion about being deserted by her biological father. This talented but misguided teen found solace in the punk rock world that so openly welcomed misfits—even though acceptance had its price.

Not long after forming, the Go-Go’s became queens of the L.A. punk scene. With a chart-topping debut album, Belinda found herself launched to international superstardom—and with that fame came more access to A-list parties, and even more alcohol and drugs to fuel Go-Go’s mania. Inevitably, Belinda began to self-destruct.

This spellbinding and shocking look at her rise, fall, and eventual rebirth as a wife, mother, and sober artist will leave you wistfully fantasizing about the eighties decadence she epitomized, but also cringing at the dark despair hidden behind her charming smile. Lips Unsealed is ultimately a love letter to music and the story of a life that, though deeply flawed, was, and is still, fully lived. Entertainment & Celebrities Music Women Memoir Celebrity Witty Biography Addiction Memoirs

What the critics say

"Generously confessional enough to give a compelling edge to her battle with substance abuse and her quest for spiritual balance...a harrowing cautionary tale.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A remarkable early Cinderella story...Carlisle writes candidly…heartfelt and winning.”—Publishers Weekly
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When you watch what she says on vh1's thing, or the awesome new documentary, it's clear that Belinda barely scratched the surface here. Like, after watching those things you REALLY want to listen to this and hear her elaborate and expand on the nitty gritty. But she doesn't, and I don't think it's because she's being reserved or holding back. I think this book was Belinda Carlisle feeling reflective in a moment. She wasn't scouring her brain to provide a better read or more insights. I think these were really just her reflections at this moment in time.
And the narration is weird. I wonder if she was given weird direction to put emphAsis on weird syllAbles.
So, is it a good book? Nope. Is the Narration good? Nope. But if you're a fan of the go-go's, and Belinda Carlisle, you're really just letting someone you admire and have gotten enjoyment from, share her heart at a particular time in her life. If you want to let her do that, get the book.

If you're a fan of the go-go's....

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