- Hardcover: 287 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; First edition (2 May 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007224915
- ISBN-13: 978-0007224913
- Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 16.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 103,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Love her or hate her, Jade’s had an extraordinary life. This book is as shocking as it is compelling … We’ll never look at her in quite the same way again.’ **** Heat
‘Destined to become an instant bestseller.’ Reveal
'I take my hat off to her for overcoming the sort of tribulations that would have driven most youngsters into mental meltdown. As her autobiography makes clear, her childhood was truly appalling.' Daily Mail
'… another vital source for social historians: not only is it hugely illuminating about our age, but it is also an example of the kind of lens through which we see ourselves.' Daily Telegraph
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At 24, Jade has had a life that reads more like a soap opera and she now tells her extraordinary story. From being abandoned by her father, to caring for her mother, and bringing up 2 kids on her own, Jade reveals far more than the tabloids have ever known, and her autobiography will have you crying with tears of laughter, sympathy and disbelief.
From the moment Jade Goody opened her mouth on national TV in 2002, the unofficial winner of Big Brother had already claimed her crown. With such conversational gems as ‘Where is East Angular? I thought it was abroad’, ‘Rio de Janeiro, ain't that a person?’ and ‘They were trying to use me as an escape goat’, it wasn't long before Jade was the most talked about woman in the country.
Three years later and Jade still sells more tabloids and magazines than any reality TV star in history. Every aspect of her life has been a source of fascination – from being abandoned by her father and living with a lesbian mother, to her volatile relationship with her ex-boyfriend Jeff Brazier and even her recent boob job – the national obsession with Jade Goody shows no sign of stopping.
As a young kid growing up in Bermondsey and Peckham, Jade was either in foster care or acting as a 'carer' for her mum Jackiey, who lost the use of her left arm in a motorbike accident. Jade remembers waking up aged six, having to drag her mum out of their burning house when Jackiey's bed caught fire on the candles she had lit hours before.
Such dramas have continued to this very day. In this book Jade talks in full for the first time about her life, from what really went on under the sheets with PJ in the BB house and the mental scars she suffered when the tabloids labelled her ‘Pig Brother’, to meeting Jeff, falling pregnant (twice) and finding a whole heap of celebrity friends.
Heart-rending, hilarious and shockingly revealing, this book will give a fascinating insight into Jade’s extraordinary life.
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43 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book and catch a falling star is the same thing word for word just different titles i was hoping this book was totally different so if you have already read catch a falling star do not waste your money purchasing this book,
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book. I didn't know she ended up in rehab after the BB incident. I think this book will go a long way to explain why it all happened. Just a bit surprised about how she still felt about Shilpa - I thought they patched things up? But all in all, a great read!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was extremly dissappointed with this book, as it is WORD for Word exactly the same as her book " fighting til the end"
Think it discusting that the same book can be sold under different titles!!!
Think it discusting that the same book can be sold under different titles!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
good read
Really enjoyed this book. A good look at her mother and her relationship. Sad at parts knowing she has now passed away.
Published 2 months ago by Lornie
Jade Goody
Fantastic book. Jade went through so much as a young girl and came through the other end with flying colours. Read more
Published 13 months ago by H. C. Thomas
inspiring!!!!
What an excellent book. Having never read a book by Jade before, I was so amazed at the way her life began! Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by T. Horricks
always jade
I have read every book of jades, they are all very good reads, what a life this young lady had. i could of cryed at some of the funny things she did, jade is just being jade, loved... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by J. Siemieniowski
Jade: Fighting to the End
This is one of the best books I have ever read and I love all of Jade Goody's books! It takes guts to detail the ins and outs of your life and Jade really did that here. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Vicki
Pure Rubbish Beyond Belief...
Why buy a book that literally came into being from an uneducated, talentless, loud mouthed, illiterate trollope. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Pete
Very Sad
I was not a fan of Jade Goody but after reading this book I really felt for her and those children. She was candid and honest, and it made you think how brave a fight she put up,... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by A. Williams
love the book
i have read the hole of this book and i would read it again regards joanna
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Mrs. J. E. Durham
Jade second book review
This was ther second book I bought for my mother....... she enjoyed the book loads.
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by R. Gayle
fighting to the end
I was sad to hear about Jades deaf, but I bought the book to read all about her struggle in life particularly with cancer. The book was a good read I did not put it down. Read more
Published on 23 May 2009 by Ms. A. Bryan
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