Same Old Girl: Staying alive, staying sane, staying myself

Sylvia Patterson was a celebrated pop journalist, but with a life-threatening diagnosis, global pandemic, and collapse of her industry, her life took a drastic turn. This misadventure taught her the power of friendship, the shock of mortality, and what happens when love is tested. The follow-up to Costa-shortlisted I'm Not with the Band is her gallows-funny odyssey through the mid-life trials we all face, asking if it would change her or if she would stay the same old girl.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Sylvia Patterson, a celebrated pop journalist, found herself on a transformative journey in late 2019. Despite her success in writing about musical greats, life took an unexpected turn when she received a life-threatening diagnosis, faced a global pandemic, and witnessed the collapse of her industry. This unforeseen misadventure would teach her invaluable lessons about friendship, mortality, and the resilience of love. Through a series of unexpected events, including a walk in the park, a spontaneous dance, and the intervention of a TV hero, Sylvia discovered the power to overcome adversity and transform her life.

This captivating sequel to Costa-shortlisted "I'm Not with the Band" delves into the mid-life trials that we all encounter. With humor and honesty, Sylvia asks the profound question: would these experiences change her, or would she remain the same old girl? Through her witty and relatable storytelling, Sylvia invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the choices they make as they navigate the challenges of mid-life.

In this poignant and inspiring book, Sylvia Patterson reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we have the power to grow, learn, and find joy. Her journey is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of love and friendship.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349727455