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The first mass-market erotic memoir by a stripper - from the publishers of Girl with a One Track Mind
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'He thought I was different from all the other girls and really shouldn't be there. A lot of men think like that; they want to save you. When it was time for his party to leave he reached into his pockets and pulled out a huge wad of notes. It was nearly four grand. I'd never held so much money in my life.'
Naïve, fresh faced and wearing a floral dress, it seemed unlikely that Ellouise Moore would be selected from amongst the hundreds of glamorous girls when she auditioned at a well-known West End strip club. But she quickly learnt the ropes and became a club favourite.
Intimate and very revealing, Ellouise tells us all about her life as a London stripper. We meet her regular clients and hear of the illicit sex and drugs behind the scenes. And how, in a world where many girls get lost in the glitz, she managed to stay afloat.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The author reveals a harrowing story of her upbringing in a violent, alcoholic household which she escaped early, only to pick up a series of violent, abusive boyfriends. In danger of falling into the abyss of prostitution and drug abuse, she turns her life around by getting into lap-dancing at Stringfellows. She moves on to a series of other establishments, most of them far less salubrious than Stringfellows, and this certainly is no whitewash job of the industry, she meets some unsavoury characters along the way, male and (mainly) female. Ends on an upbeat note with her saying goodbye to stripping and moving on with her life. Good luck to her, she deserves it.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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There seems to be a revival of 'confession' style books coming out just now, so much so that you may worry that they're all the same. Perhaps so, but Girl in High Heels is different enough to stand out. For starters, it's not been published anonymously. Ellouise Moore has put her name to the book, but has changed the names of the vast majority of the people she mentions in the book, to protect their identities, and her kneecaps, by the sounds of it!
I'm sure many people have the opinion that strippers are somehow beneath people with 'normal' jobs - but this book will definitely change your mind. It proves that these girls aren't 'dirty' or prostitutes (according to Ellouise, some are, but by no means every one!), they're simply normal girls, albeit more attractive ones with nice figures, trying to make money. And once they see how much money is up for grabs, they tend to get hooked. And it's completely understandable - the amounts of money involved are phenomenal.
Ellouise Moore was dealt a crappy hand in life, a difficult upbringing which meant she had to start fending for herself from a very early age. She could have become a down-and-out, taking drugs, selling her body, etc. But she got into the world of stripping and gradually turned her life around. She's now a successful businesswoman, owning several properties and using her situation to help other young women.
I found this a really endearing book, which probably sounds like a weird thing to say. However, although stripping is often seen as seedy, Moore proves that it's not all bad. Yes, there is prostitution and drug-taking going on behind the scenes, but not everyone is involved. I just found this a pretty heart-warming tale about a girl who dragged herself up from nothing, took advantage of a lucrative industry and can now walk with her head held high, displaying incredible strength. I say fair play to her. A really easy read, and also an eye-opener!
I'm sure many people have the opinion that strippers are somehow beneath people with 'normal' jobs - but this book will definitely change your mind. It proves that these girls aren't 'dirty' or prostitutes (according to Ellouise, some are, but by no means every one!), they're simply normal girls, albeit more attractive ones with nice figures, trying to make money. And once they see how much money is up for grabs, they tend to get hooked. And it's completely understandable - the amounts of money involved are phenomenal.
Ellouise Moore was dealt a crappy hand in life, a difficult upbringing which meant she had to start fending for herself from a very early age. She could have become a down-and-out, taking drugs, selling her body, etc. But she got into the world of stripping and gradually turned her life around. She's now a successful businesswoman, owning several properties and using her situation to help other young women.
I found this a really endearing book, which probably sounds like a weird thing to say. However, although stripping is often seen as seedy, Moore proves that it's not all bad. Yes, there is prostitution and drug-taking going on behind the scenes, but not everyone is involved. I just found this a pretty heart-warming tale about a girl who dragged herself up from nothing, took advantage of a lucrative industry and can now walk with her head held high, displaying incredible strength. I say fair play to her. A really easy read, and also an eye-opener!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being for a short while in the dance industry, and then working after as an escort, this book was of great interest to me. It certainly did not disappoint!
I found many similarities between Ellouise and myself, and when ones reading, to be able to relate to the person really makes a difference, because you feel to a certain extent that you know them. This is a warts and all autobiography about a strong, independent woman who chooses stripping to earn a living and change her life around in a positive way.
It's very endearing when you read her first stripping audition. This book has it all - the bitchiness, abuse, the prostitution and the seedy side, but the best thing about the book it is that Ellouise comes across as such a genuine and likeable girl.
Elloise had a shocking upbringing, but managed to turn her life around. She chose to make her own money and not rely on anyone for anything. I relate to her drive and independence. Reading autobiographies like this always make me proud to be a woman! Girl power rar! :-p
Dancing is another industry like escorting where girls can get trapped in a surreal world; enjoying a certain lifestyle of partying, late nights, drinking and material things, which makes it difficult to get out. It becomes a way of life and all you know, so I take my hat off to Ellouise for finally turning her back on stripping. As an ex escort I know stopping was one of the hardest things I've had to do, because there's always a bit of temptation to go back when money gets low.
Ellouise did things her way, was head strong, and kept her head above water in an industry (like with escorting) where a lot of girls end up damaged mentally, on drugs, alcoholics and men haters.
Definitely a great holiday read, I couldn't put this down! Although take a few more books if you're on your jollies because you'll get through this one quickly :)
I found many similarities between Ellouise and myself, and when ones reading, to be able to relate to the person really makes a difference, because you feel to a certain extent that you know them. This is a warts and all autobiography about a strong, independent woman who chooses stripping to earn a living and change her life around in a positive way.
It's very endearing when you read her first stripping audition. This book has it all - the bitchiness, abuse, the prostitution and the seedy side, but the best thing about the book it is that Ellouise comes across as such a genuine and likeable girl.
Elloise had a shocking upbringing, but managed to turn her life around. She chose to make her own money and not rely on anyone for anything. I relate to her drive and independence. Reading autobiographies like this always make me proud to be a woman! Girl power rar! :-p
Dancing is another industry like escorting where girls can get trapped in a surreal world; enjoying a certain lifestyle of partying, late nights, drinking and material things, which makes it difficult to get out. It becomes a way of life and all you know, so I take my hat off to Ellouise for finally turning her back on stripping. As an ex escort I know stopping was one of the hardest things I've had to do, because there's always a bit of temptation to go back when money gets low.
Ellouise did things her way, was head strong, and kept her head above water in an industry (like with escorting) where a lot of girls end up damaged mentally, on drugs, alcoholics and men haters.
Definitely a great holiday read, I couldn't put this down! Although take a few more books if you're on your jollies because you'll get through this one quickly :)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
an easy read
I agree with the review that says this is a quick holiday read and definately full of home truths about London stripping . Read more
Published 6 months ago by cartoon
Amazing red,could not put down!
I am buying this for the second time as a friend borrowed mine and refuses to give it back. An amazing read one i will want to read again. I could not put this down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss Jl Hughes
Girl in High Heels
Prompt delivery and an interesting after reading about call girls. It shows the difference between the 2 careers. A good book that's hard to put down
Published 8 months ago by CLare
Great read !!
An interesting, honest & funny insight to the dark world of strippers.
These are the types of books i only read & this one is on of my favourites, would recommend to... Read more
These are the types of books i only read & this one is on of my favourites, would recommend to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sarah
GREAT READ
This book was an amazing read, how Ellouise Moore , writer got into the stipping game to make money, how she got into Stringfellows and how on several occassions before stripping,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ann Overton
Excellent eye opener, humorous, witty - a brilliant read!!
I knew straight away when buying this book I was going to enjoy it and it proved just that. I just couldn't and refused to put this book down. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by Ms. R. Giblett
eye opener
gave me an insight of what girls that take up this line of work have to put up with i enjoyed the book writing style was really good well done
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Published on 12 Aug 2009 by Elizabeth Hislop mcglynn
on stage next is... this fantastic book!!
fantastic , couldnt put it down, read it in 1 day and a morning , addictive stories of people she'd come across in her career. Read more
Published on 28 May 2009 by Ms. N. Perkins
Couldn't put this book down!
This morning I recieved my copy of 'Girl in High Heels' and 12 hours later I have finished and am honestly disappointed that the book has come to an end! Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2008 by V. Camidge
Not as well written or revealing as other, similar books
Elloise Moore was a stripper at Stringfellows in London as well as a couple of dodgy sounding pubs. This is the story of her stripping career, with some brief details of her life... Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2008 by Sarah Durston
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