Pepsi & Shirlie - It's All in Black and White: Wham! Life and Friendship

Two girls bonded over a car stereo and a cassette tape in 1982, and their friendship has endured since. They were on the first of many journeys together, traveling all over Europe, Australia, America, China, and Japan. They had no idea what was lying ahead, but they wanted to say yes to a lifetime of connection that has endured whatever they've done, wherever they've been.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

London, a vibrant city pulsating with pop, glitz, and glamour, holds a special place in the hearts of two young girls, whose friendship blossomed on a windy day in 1982 outside Finsbury Park tube. It was an instant connection, akin to a first sight, as they embarked on their way to a Wham! rehearsal. Amidst the car stereo, a cassette tape, and the journey to Bushey, Pepsi and her newfound friend bonded over shared dreams and a zest for life. Little did they know that this journey would mark the beginning of a series of extraordinary adventures, spanning across Europe, Australia, America, China, and Japan. Regardless of their destinations, Pepsi and her friend found a way to make every exotic location feel like home, creating memories that would endure through the test of time.

Both Pepsi and her friend had grown up in the challenging and dreary seventies, a decade that posed unique challenges for young individuals in London, particularly those without substantial resources. In 1982, their lives were filled with endless possibilities, as a pair of twentysomethings with no university education, limited finances, and a burning passion for singing and dancing. Fun was their ultimate pursuit, and they embraced life with a sense of wonder and curiosity. They had no idea what the future held, but they were eager to say yes to every opportunity that came their way.

What they didn't realize was that their yes was a resounding affirmation of a lifetime of connection that would withstand the test of time and whatever life threw their way. From the sidelines to the center stage, their journey was a tapestry of stories, captured in black and white, waiting to be shared. Within these pages, they recount the adventures, challenges, and triumphs that shaped their friendship, reminding us of the power of unwavering loyalty and the enduring beauty of shared experiences.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802792164