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The full story of Kerry Katona, from abused childhood to tabloid fame
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By the age of 11 Kerry Katona had lived in countless different homes and attended 8 different schools. By the age of 13 she could beat grown men at pool and knew how to look after her mother during a breakdown. By the age of 15 she had lived in women's refuges, the heart of London's East End gangster-land and several different foster homes. By the age of 18 she was a pop star ...
Too Much, Too Young is the moving, gripping - yet often very funny - account of one child's unique upbringing, and a woman's journey through pop stardom, motherhood and marriage heartbreak.
From the backstreets of Warrington to the smoky pubs of the East End, from the shelters where victims of domestic violence hide, to the exclusive hotels where international pop stars party, this is an extraordinary read.
Better than fiction, more dramatic than the tabloids, more emotional than the soaps and funnier than a reality TV show ... welcome to Kerry's life.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Because I am an American, Ms Katona's UK celebrity status was nothing more than an interesting aside as I sat down to read her book. Consistent with the other comments about this publication I was also appalled by the treatment she received at the hands of her mother. I was also impressed with the resiliency of Ms. Katona as well as her eventual successes. However, I could not help but wonder if she would have realized these successes had she not been the attractive and opportunistic girl that she grew to be.
It would seem that the author would like to impress upon her readers that she is a strong, independent woman who has willed herself to positions of success. But it is easy to see that her co-dependenency has influenced most of her life. To this point, her life has been based upon her physical appeal and her vulnerability. Her selection as an Atomic Kitten, her first marriage, her selection as "Queen of the Jungle" all suggest a person who was propelled more by her ability to exploit the moment rather than live in the moment.
It is curious that Ms. Katona found it more important to relate the details of an "over the top" wedding to her first husband than it was to provide the reader more insights into her depression, drug/alcohol use and diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It is not until the pentultimate chapter that she discusses these things and her stay at Cottonwood.
The author has failed to connect some of the dots, as is evidenced in her closing chapter. I wish Ms. Katona well and I sincerely hope that she finds the peace and happiness she has sought. I am not convinced, based upon her own words, that she has exorcised all her demons.
It would seem that the author would like to impress upon her readers that she is a strong, independent woman who has willed herself to positions of success. But it is easy to see that her co-dependenency has influenced most of her life. To this point, her life has been based upon her physical appeal and her vulnerability. Her selection as an Atomic Kitten, her first marriage, her selection as "Queen of the Jungle" all suggest a person who was propelled more by her ability to exploit the moment rather than live in the moment.
It is curious that Ms. Katona found it more important to relate the details of an "over the top" wedding to her first husband than it was to provide the reader more insights into her depression, drug/alcohol use and diagnosis of bipolar disorder. It is not until the pentultimate chapter that she discusses these things and her stay at Cottonwood.
The author has failed to connect some of the dots, as is evidenced in her closing chapter. I wish Ms. Katona well and I sincerely hope that she finds the peace and happiness she has sought. I am not convinced, based upon her own words, that she has exorcised all her demons.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having seen this book in various bestseller lists, I was keen to find out more. I must admit that before reading this tome, I don't really know much about Kerry's life, apart from the obvious - she was a founder member of Atomic Kitten and because of her difficult early life and subsequent marriage to Bryan McFadden, this made her an easy target for the media.
Some of the book is quite harrowing in places, especially the pages which describe Kerry's early life and her mother's various violent relationship. I particularly enjoyed Kerry's outgoing bubbly personality shining through the gloom and the paperback edition brings the reader up-to-date with the key events of early 2007 - i.e. her second marriage and the birth of her third daughter. The only thing which causes this book to lose a star is the somewhat sloppy writing style, but this doesn't detract on the whole.
Some of the book is quite harrowing in places, especially the pages which describe Kerry's early life and her mother's various violent relationship. I particularly enjoyed Kerry's outgoing bubbly personality shining through the gloom and the paperback edition brings the reader up-to-date with the key events of early 2007 - i.e. her second marriage and the birth of her third daughter. The only thing which causes this book to lose a star is the somewhat sloppy writing style, but this doesn't detract on the whole.
Format:Paperback
I was an Atomic Kitten fan and I am a massive Westlife fan, so with Kerry being married to Brian, I was intrigued to read her story. I honestly couldn't put it down and I read it over 2 days. After reading this book, I could appreciate the background that Kerry had and how it has formed the person she is today. If you like to follow celebrities and would like to know more about Kerry, I definitely recommend this book.
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Couldn't put it down!
I couldn't put this book down. I knew some of what Kerry had been through but not all this, pushed from pillar to post, and not protected as she should have been by her mum (who... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Loz
poor kerry
WHAT A LIFE.I AM NOT SURPRISED SHE HAS HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS.ALL KERRY WANTS AND NEEDS IS TO BE LOVED. Read more
Published 15 months ago by night nurse
Great Girl and Mother
Kerry you are a wonderful role model!
Your book is rally a good read, and i think you deserve all the best things in life. Read more
Your book is rally a good read, and i think you deserve all the best things in life. Read more
Published 16 months ago by jo
kerry katona too much too young
i was very happy with the seller
the details of the item were spot on
will use the seller again as he / she was quick to post
the details of the item were spot on
will use the seller again as he / she was quick to post
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by Angela Mcfarlane
A lesson to us all
I can't say I've taken much notice of Kerry but she kept popping up on TV in those Iceland adverts so I bought this book! Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by Mrs. D. J. Rowland
Too much, too young - a bit too fast!
Before I read this book, I admired Kerry and I wanted to know more about her - she'd experienced some crazy situations before she'd even hit her twenties, usually courtesy of her... Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2007 by Talie
Amazing
I've always liked Kerry. She just seems like a normal girl of my age with a similar personality.
This is only the 2nd celebrity written book I've read (the other being... Read more
This is only the 2nd celebrity written book I've read (the other being... Read more
Published on 4 May 2007 by J. Louis
The Incredable Journey
Wow, this book is amazing. I never knew Kerry Katona had been through so much. This book is an open honest and frank account of her life. Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by L. L. Williamson
excellent read
Absolutely brilliant read. Kerry writes an heartwarming autobiography of how she has overcome several obstacles in her chaotic life to reach some kind of peace and happiness with... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2006 by J. WALKER
Kerrytastic
In the UK the name Kerry Katona is synonymous with one word, no not fishfingers, I'm talking about class and this little lady has it by the bucketload. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2006 by Simply The Pest
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