- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Century; First Edition edition (26 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846051657
- ISBN-13: 978-1846051654
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 552,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The autobiography of the nation's favourite celebrity
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From girl next door to the nation's sweetheart, this is the story of Chantelle's spectacular rise to fame and celebrity. Told in her own words, Chantelle takes us on what has been a sometimes bumpy, but a truly magical journey. As a little girl growing up in Essex, Chantelle Houghton dreamed of becoming famous and living the life of a star. But never could she have imagined just how this dream would eventually come true, transforming her into one of Britain's most loved and talked about celebrities. Here, we learn how her family played a crucial role in helping to shape her dreams and aspirations from an early age. We hear of the difficult times growing up and how Chantelle was able to overcome these obstacles, eventually launching a career in modeling. But it was to be Celebrity Big Brother that would change the course of Chantelle's life forever. She tells of the moment she first discovered she'd been picked, what really went on behind the scenes - the clashes of personalities in the house, the fallings out...and, of course, her falling in love with Preston. Winning Big Brother was a defining moment, and the madness that followed in those first few days outside of the house was to be just the beginning of Chantelle's new dream life. Learning to become accustomed to her new found fame hasn't been straightforward, but Chantelle has always kept her feet firmly on the ground. But it has been her love for Preston that has been the real fairy tale in Chantelle's extraordinary journey. She tells how their love grew away from the glare of paparazzi, and how this whirlwind romance ended up becoming the wedding of the year. In this honest and open autobiography, Chantelle shares her secret hopes and dreams for the future and looks back on the past year and reflects on just what an amazing fairy tale it's been.
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62 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Earlier this year, Chantelle Houghton became the latest Celebrity Big Brother winner. Upon winning, Chantelle, from Essex, proclaimed "Like oh my god". It was at that moment she took our hearts with her masterly use of the English language, prompting the whole of Britain, in fact, possibly the world, to urge that Chantelle write an autobiography on her achievements in life.
Upon reading this book, whilst going through a lobotomy at my local hospital, I found myself instantly becoming engrossed in the life of Chantelle. Following the same pattern as any other woman in her young 20's who, were they to be moulded into celebrities by the visceral celeb-culture-creating media of today, would be able to 'write' (or rather 'have ghostwritten') the exact same book minus the reality TV show escapades, Houghton tells us of how she once forgot to brush her teeth when she was 9 (the folly of fame!), how she once dated a guy who liked to read books (Like oh my god! In this day and age, a guy that likes to read actual books and doesn't embrace and conform to the Heat! Magazine Generation? I don't believe it!) and how, like Jade Goody and all the other Reality Show Rejects, was bullied as a child. This last point helps us to feel empathetic with her; the victim wins in the end! She's doing adverts for furniture! Screw you bullies!
Chantelle didn't write this book. She is part of the Heat! Generation. She doesn't even READ books. Nowadays, the youth prefer their bookshelves to hold their latest Big Brother or X-Factor application or their most recent amatuer porn video (if the application fails, get on the phone to Max Clifford and let's make a celeb out of you that way!) Chantelle is happy to cash in for this crass craze for celebrity and so obviously had no doubts about dictating her mundane, ordinary life to some depressed ghostwriter. People nowadays gobble these books up, spitting on classical literature that actually stimulate the imagination. Yes, these celeb books do, in a way stimulate the imagination; they help ordinary people who can't be bothered working on a talent or skill to 'dream' about what it would be like to be on the front of 'OK!' magazine, to date a mediocre musician or to host their very own abysmal television show.
If you're part of the Heat Generation you will buy this. You will most probably not even understand most of this review, nor the criticisms put forward. You will most likely simply turn on your TV, watch Little Britain, repeat the catchphrases, oblivious to the repetitive moronic low quality of the show (but everyone at school/work says it!), and then read the latest celeb magazine to feature pictures of celebs with eating disorders. While you're eating away at the intellectual fabric of society, I urge anyone not apart of this worthless generation but thinking about participating, to turn away. Go read some Shakespeare, Dostoevsky or Dickens. Go watch the news. Go develop your mind and participate in discussions and debate (not about why Julie, rather than Jeff, should have been evicted.) Reject the Heat Generation. Reject Chantelle Houghton. Reject a future society where talent takes a backseat to trash, where intellectualism is frowned upon as being "so 2 years ago", where our children are bred to idolise idiocy. Society needs to be awoken from this pathetic false dream Chantelle Houghton is being used to propagate. Do not purchase this book.
Upon reading this book, whilst going through a lobotomy at my local hospital, I found myself instantly becoming engrossed in the life of Chantelle. Following the same pattern as any other woman in her young 20's who, were they to be moulded into celebrities by the visceral celeb-culture-creating media of today, would be able to 'write' (or rather 'have ghostwritten') the exact same book minus the reality TV show escapades, Houghton tells us of how she once forgot to brush her teeth when she was 9 (the folly of fame!), how she once dated a guy who liked to read books (Like oh my god! In this day and age, a guy that likes to read actual books and doesn't embrace and conform to the Heat! Magazine Generation? I don't believe it!) and how, like Jade Goody and all the other Reality Show Rejects, was bullied as a child. This last point helps us to feel empathetic with her; the victim wins in the end! She's doing adverts for furniture! Screw you bullies!
Chantelle didn't write this book. She is part of the Heat! Generation. She doesn't even READ books. Nowadays, the youth prefer their bookshelves to hold their latest Big Brother or X-Factor application or their most recent amatuer porn video (if the application fails, get on the phone to Max Clifford and let's make a celeb out of you that way!) Chantelle is happy to cash in for this crass craze for celebrity and so obviously had no doubts about dictating her mundane, ordinary life to some depressed ghostwriter. People nowadays gobble these books up, spitting on classical literature that actually stimulate the imagination. Yes, these celeb books do, in a way stimulate the imagination; they help ordinary people who can't be bothered working on a talent or skill to 'dream' about what it would be like to be on the front of 'OK!' magazine, to date a mediocre musician or to host their very own abysmal television show.
If you're part of the Heat Generation you will buy this. You will most probably not even understand most of this review, nor the criticisms put forward. You will most likely simply turn on your TV, watch Little Britain, repeat the catchphrases, oblivious to the repetitive moronic low quality of the show (but everyone at school/work says it!), and then read the latest celeb magazine to feature pictures of celebs with eating disorders. While you're eating away at the intellectual fabric of society, I urge anyone not apart of this worthless generation but thinking about participating, to turn away. Go read some Shakespeare, Dostoevsky or Dickens. Go watch the news. Go develop your mind and participate in discussions and debate (not about why Julie, rather than Jeff, should have been evicted.) Reject the Heat Generation. Reject Chantelle Houghton. Reject a future society where talent takes a backseat to trash, where intellectualism is frowned upon as being "so 2 years ago", where our children are bred to idolise idiocy. Society needs to be awoken from this pathetic false dream Chantelle Houghton is being used to propagate. Do not purchase this book.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was clearly ghost-written. Do you actually think that Chantelle has the patience to read, let alone write? If you are thinking of buying this book for yourself or a relative, please reconsider giving your hard-earned money to this braindead eternal victim. She is nothing. A nobody. A non-entity, and her "STORY" (with a moral and everything!!!1!!) about her triumphant rise to the top where she LIVES the DREAM is a JOKE. Is your dream just to be sucessful without trying, valued for being "attractive" (sorry if I like my women with a little weight behind their eyes too!) for the short time she will have before age claims what little values she has for a moronic tabloid driven culture? Or would you rather work at it and feel some kind of self-respect, being liked or, ahem, RESPECTED for who you are?
Think you want this 'book'? Think again.
Think you want this 'book'? Think again.
11 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading Katie Price's gripping & well (ghost) written autobiography, I didnt know if I would ever read a book so amazing ever again. That book saved my life, I was on a one way road to destruction before the shy & coy Ms Price convinced me that life can be worth something meaningful if you're rich. Now I pick up this masterpiece, written by the talented & stunning A-list celebrity that is Chantelle Houghton. Now Ms Houghton's road to fame isn't conventional. She was picked a a 'fake' celeb for the wacky & much loved Celeb Big Brother. With her cheeky charms & dazzling make up, Chantelle stormed to the nation's hearts with her original & timeless catchphrase's, such as 'Oh my God!' A media storm surrounded her & her relationship with rock god, Preston of the the Ordinary Boys, a fairytale coming together of two hard-working mega talents. The book is easy to read thankfully, Chantelle's struggles such as forgetting to brush her teeth at 9 shocked me to my core & stayed on my mind for many days afterwards. The book is full of twists & turns, forever making you think Chantelle had made it & then cruelly snatching it away from under her nose. I was in tears many times. When we finally reach the CBB chapter, even though I knew what was going to happen, my hands would shake so much turning the page praying there would be no more disapointment for Chantelle & her hard earned career. The rest as they say, is history. Chantelle had won CBB & forever entered the British publics heart. I began to cry with joy & I didnt stop for four weeks. I lost four stone & ruptured my vocal chords with happy tears. Thus book is a joy to read from cover to cover, I couldnt put it down! Do your loved one a favour & buy this book for your anniversary as the only present, its the only thing he/she will ever need. God bless you Chantelle!
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I love this!!!!
This is the best autobiography i have ever read. It tells chantelles story from when she was a little girl being bullied at school till when she turned into a celebrity off big... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Alice
Chantelles living the dream
I loved watching the celeb big brother when Chantelle went in. I was glued watching her and Preston so when I finally got a chance to read the book a few years after the show I... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lainy
Suprisingly Good and Interesting Read !
Chantelle Houghton's genuine and happy go lucky personality endeared millions of viewers and she was crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 4 (CBB4) in January 2006. Read more
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