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  • My Life as a Spice Girl
  • Written by: Melanie Chisholm
  • Narrated by: Melanie Chisholm
  • Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (87 ratings)

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The Sporty One

Written by: Melanie Chisholm
Narrated by: Melanie Chisholm
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Publisher's Summary

An intimate memoir from international pop star Melanie Chisholm—better known as Mel C. or Sporty Spice—chronicling her trajectory from small-town girl to overnight icon as part of the Spice Girls.

25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a girl band that began after five women answered an ad in the paper, released their first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that moment and, almost overnight, Melanie Chisholm went from small town girl to Sporty Spice, part of one of the biggest music groups in history.

Beginning in her bedroom in the north-west of England dreaming of performing on stage, THE SPORTY ONE follows the meteoric rise of the Melanie and The Spice Girls, from the incredible highs of becoming one of the world’s most recognizable popstars–playing at Wembley, conquering the BRITs, closing the Olympics–to the difficult lows. For the first time ever, Melanie talks about the pressures of fame, the shaming and bullying she experienced, the struggles she has had with her body image and mental health, and the difficulty of finding yourself when the whole world knows your name.

THE SPORTY ONE is an incredible story of resilience, hope and how you can find your power.

©2022 Melanie Chisholm (P)2022 Grand Central Publishing

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Wow. The world had no idea...

Great book filling us, the world, in on what was really going on with the Spice Girls. Everything makes more sense now. My young heart can rest at ease with why there weren't more albums and my older heart can feel their suffering.

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Great book

As a Spice Girl fan, I loved this book. Lots of surprising stories on it.

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Fantastic!

An excellent listen!
Mel C's voice is perfect for reading her own story. She takes you through her childhood, and ties that into her journey as a Spice Girl and how those impacted each other.
I was not someone who followed the Spice Girls, or any celebrities really, but I did really enjoy their music, so it was really nice to get an overarching look at how that started, dispelling some myths (if you weren't paying attention back then, like me), and speaking to how important it is to find and prioritize yourself.

Well done, Melanie!

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Felt a bit like she was just listing names

I enjoyed her story and how she overcame her struggles. I did feel it was just lists of names and things at times.

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couldn't stop listening, so good

Melanie was always my favourite Spice Girl and I waited a long time for this book. I knew some of the struggles she went through but was so glad to hear it in her own words and voice. Well written and read, I listened twice so far, the day it came out and the next day.

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I never wanted to stop listening!

This book... wow! Amazing. It's beautiful, impactful, inspiring, insightful, and leaves you in awe. Since the release of Northern Star, Melanie C has been my Northern Star. It's taken me from the release of this book to now to have the courage to read this book. I'm glad I decided to listen instead. I was scared of being too triggered because of my demons, that I kept putting it off. I'm so thankful that I finished this, that just as Melanie hoped for, I feel less alone. This is a new favourite for me and highly recommend it. "When you're lost reach out for me. and you'll see she's not far. Northern Star."

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Heartfelt and honest

I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't a Spice Girls fan at all growing up but caught an interview with Mel C. on Diary of a CEO and was intrigued by her story. The book is lovely and really humanizes her. So glad she chose to tell her story.

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A good book👍

I really enjoyed hearing Mel C’s account of her life and time with the Spice Girls. I gained some new insights about mental health too.

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Sporty Spice and the unknowns

It was GREAT hearing Melanie's voice while she told her story. All the stories and background that you didn't really know were happening. The pros and cons to success was great to listen to. A very relatable point of view even with her stardom. Highly recommended for the Spice Girls/Mel C fans

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Even better than I could have imagine!

I was stoked when I saw Mel C had written an autobiography! And let me tell you, it is amazing! I absolutely loved it, and even more so because Mel herself narrated it. I highly recommend it!

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