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Why Did You Stay?
- Narrated by: Rebecca Humphries
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Actor, writer and hopeless romantic Rebecca Humphries had often been called crazy by her boyfriend. But when paparazzi caught him kissing his Strictly Come Dancing partner, she realised the only crazy thing was believing she didn't deserve more.
Forced into victimhood by the story, Rebecca chose to reclaim her power, posting her thoughts on social media, including advice for other women who might be experiencing what she realised she'd managed to escape: a toxic, oppressive relationship. A flood of support poured in, but amongst the well-wishes was a simple question with an infinitely complex answer: 'if he was so bad, why did you stay?'
Empowering, unflinching and full of humour, this book takes that question and owns it. Using her relationship history, coming-of-age stories and experiences since the Strictly scandal, Rebecca explores why good girls are drawn to darkness, whether pop culture glamourises toxicity, when a relationship 'rough patch' becomes the start of a destructive cycle, if women are conditioned for co-dependency and—ultimately—how to reframe disaster into something magical.
What the critics say
"Fierce. Game-changing. Urgently necessary. Brilliant, brilliant and did I say brilliant?" (Emma Thompson)
"Pacy, vivid, compelling and very, VERY funny...it will help so many." (Marian Keyes)
"Fuck, this is good. Every page feels important." (Lucy Vine)
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-09-05
Like listening to your best friend
One of the best narrated books I’ve listened to - Rebecca Humphries pours her heart, soul and funny bone into every page.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-02-22
Fabulous
I absolutely loved this book and found so much of myself in the stories within. This is my first book review and I tip my hat to the bravery the author took in writing her story !
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-01-23
Inspiring and entertaining
The author’a narration of her amazing writing was amazing. I highly recommend listening to this book.
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- Laura W
- 2022-10-21
I'm switching to the paper book
With all due respect to the author, I'm still interested in this book, but I don't like the voice or the performance at all. I will probably switch to the paper version and read it myself.
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