Who I Am

Melanie C, also known as Sporty Spice, has written a book about her life story, including her time in The Spice Girls. She shares her experiences of the highs and lows of her life, including the pressure, exhaustion, shaming, bullying, and a constant feeling of not being enough. She hopes the book will be inspiring and empowering, as well as entertaining and give readers a bit of a laugh.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ___________ What a woman and what a book! Elizabeth Day Fabulous ... There is so much I really relate to,growing up as a young girl,the 90s,all the stuff you went through. Zoe Ball Amazing ... Absolutely brilliant. Chris Evans Sporty Spice telling it like it is. Independent An amazing story ... An incredibly profound,vulnerable and honest look into the highs and lows of the Spice Girls. Steven Bartlett Really lovely. Chris Moyles ___________ For the first time ever,Melanie C,aka Sporty Spice,tells her amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in The Spice Girls. I never told my story before because I wasn t ready. Now,finally,I am. 25 years ago,The Spice Girls,a girlband that began after answering an advert in the paper,released our first single. Wannabe became a hit and from that moment,my life changed for ever. I was suddenly part of one of the biggest music groups in history,releasing hit after hit,performing to our wonderful fans and spreading the message of Girl Power to the world. It was everything I d dreamed of growing up,and I ve had some incredible times... The BRITs! The movie! Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden,The O2,Wembley Stadium and The London 2012 Olympics!!! When you re a woman,though,that power can be easily taken away by those around you,whether by pressure,exhaustion,shaming,bullying or a constant feeling like you aren t enough. I have been known as Sporty Spice,Mel C,Melanie C or jus.

I was a young girl growing up in the 90s, and I was a huge fan of the Spice Girls. I loved their music, their style, and their message of Girl Power. But I didn t know the real story behind the band until I read Melanie C s book.

In her book, Melanie C tells her life story in her own words, from her childhood in East London to her rise to fame with the Spice Girls. She gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in the band, from the pressures of fame and the constant scrutiny of the media to the ups and downs of relationships and personal struggles.

What I found most fascinating about Melanie C s book was her vulnerability and honesty. She doesn t shy away from the difficult times, such as the breakdown of her marriage and the struggles she faced with her mental health. But she also shares the joys of her life, such as the birth of her children and the incredible experiences she s had as a solo artist.

One of the things that struck me the most about Melanie C s book was how much she relates to her fans. She speaks openly about her struggles and her triumphs, and she s always there to support her fans. She s a true role model, and her book is a must-read for anyone who loves the Spice Girls or anyone who wants to learn more about the life of a woman in the music industry.

Overall, I highly recommend Melanie C s book. It s an incredible story of resilience, strength, and determination, and it s a must-read for anyone who loves music or anyone who wants to learn more about the life of a woman in the music industry.

Weight: 786g
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802793352