Charlie Daniels started her career as a streetwalker when she was a seventeen-year-old single mother. Since she had virtually no qualifications, the streets seemed to offer the best way to get a comfortable and exciting life. Eventually she was forced to hand her over daughter to her own foster mother, just as she herself was given away nearly 20 years before. Charlie became one of the most successful Madams in the country, with a string of 50 girls working for her. By the time she was in her thirties, she had reached the pinnacle of her profession—but she had also realized just how shallow and meaningless her life was, and how much she wanted to get her daughter back before it was too late.
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Charlie Daniels was born and brought up in the north of England and, having worked at all levels of the sex industry and spent time in prison, she now campaigns on the issues of prostitution and women in jail. She lives in Leeds with her daughter.
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By L. Brown
Format:Hardcover
This book was a gripping read from start to finish.A true account of someones life that gives the reader an insight into the world of prostitution.The book deals with many sensitive issues around family life, a need to belong and be accepted for who Charlie daniels is.
It a emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. This book will be an inspiration to so many. By writting this book Charlie daniels has opened up a whole knew world to so many people and i wish her continued success.This book is definately not one to be missed.( My partner read it after me and couldn't put it down)
It a emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. This book will be an inspiration to so many. By writting this book Charlie daniels has opened up a whole knew world to so many people and i wish her continued success.This book is definately not one to be missed.( My partner read it after me and couldn't put it down)
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By M. S. Segall
Format:Hardcover
You will not find many books as open and honest as Priceless written by Charlie Daniels. Her life story is here and what a life! This is a compelling autobiography and it will touch your heart. Make sure that when you open this book at Page 1 that you have a couple of hours or so to spare because like me you won't be able to put it down again until you get to the end. Charlie Daniels difficult childhood and life as a single mum leading her into a life of vice as a working girl are truthfully and dramatically described. Her rise from walking the streets to the top of the sex industry are colourfully brought to life. Her description of life in prison will change your views for ever. Highly recommended read for the open and not so open minded!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. M. A. Bowles
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Format:Hardcover
Charlie Daniels is someone we have probably all seen and heard but cannot put a face too immediately. However, if someone mentions Kilroy Silk, personal services, or Yorkshire's most notorious madam the image falls into place. Charlie has created a book that will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers. That should come as no surprise considering the author has developed her writing skills and combined them with first hand experience as a sex worker. Charlie won in two categories of the Koestler awards, writing plus poetry and has completed several writers' workshops building up to this opus magnum. The author's experiences' of life on the street makes for shocking reading and the fact she survived is an achievement in itself. The book is a bit of a fast roller coaster with its luxurious highs and gutter low moments, in fact a yo-yo would be a better description of the quick pace.
The book is relatively slim at 300 pages spread over 29 chapters with an average chapter length of approximately 10 pages. Steady readers or a chapter per night brigade have manageable chunks to digest. The book represents a big piece of Charlie's life, each episode unfolding over about 10 sides of paper as a story of a survivor in the sex industry evolves. Some of the subject matter may shock readers; child abuse, pedophilia, physical attacks, and drug abuse.
The writing style at the beginning of the book is minimalist and direct to set the scene and take you into the sex industry world. There is an absence of waffle and the Spartan feel made me reflect on the skeletal life style the author endured on the street. As the book progresses a richer picture develops reflecting the authors change in lifestyle.
Charlie shares her life on the street with you and explodes myths that it is easy money.... Read more ›
The book is relatively slim at 300 pages spread over 29 chapters with an average chapter length of approximately 10 pages. Steady readers or a chapter per night brigade have manageable chunks to digest. The book represents a big piece of Charlie's life, each episode unfolding over about 10 sides of paper as a story of a survivor in the sex industry evolves. Some of the subject matter may shock readers; child abuse, pedophilia, physical attacks, and drug abuse.
The writing style at the beginning of the book is minimalist and direct to set the scene and take you into the sex industry world. There is an absence of waffle and the Spartan feel made me reflect on the skeletal life style the author endured on the street. As the book progresses a richer picture develops reflecting the authors change in lifestyle.
Charlie shares her life on the street with you and explodes myths that it is easy money.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. WALKER
Format:Hardcover
Good light entertaining read. Ballsy, determined lady, she is a born story teller and boy does she have an interesting story to tell.
Funny stories as well as very disturbing moments Charlie comes across as a very honest lady and her love for her daughter is constant throughout which is endearing.
GREAT READ - RECOMMENDED
Funny stories as well as very disturbing moments Charlie comes across as a very honest lady and her love for her daughter is constant throughout which is endearing.
GREAT READ - RECOMMENDED
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Sue
Format:Hardcover
If you are a reader who enjoys autobiographies which tell it as it is with no holding back, then this is a book for you. Having seen the book highlighted on the local news I decided that this is for me. Charlie talks about her sometimes very difficult life from walking the streets very early in her life to reaching the top of her profession by becoming a Madam, her journey is described with openness and honesty. You felt as though you were travelling through her life with her. You experience the distresses, especially the heartache of having to be parted from her beloved daughter, the lows as well as the highs. Charlie also describes her time in prison with such detail that you almost feel you are experiencing life in the prison with her and the strong camaraderie of the other women so much, that when she is released the very moving account she gives stays with you.
One's imagination is then filled with the charismatic and flamboyant lifestyle she led when she became a Madam. This lady also has a very witty and sharp mind and you will also find yourself laughing at her very dry sense of humour. What also comes across is her love of culture and the arts.
It was a book I did not want to end, and as well as giving us tremendous insight and awareness of one of the oldest professions it leaves you looking for more.
One's imagination is then filled with the charismatic and flamboyant lifestyle she led when she became a Madam. This lady also has a very witty and sharp mind and you will also find yourself laughing at her very dry sense of humour. What also comes across is her love of culture and the arts.
It was a book I did not want to end, and as well as giving us tremendous insight and awareness of one of the oldest professions it leaves you looking for more.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J Robinson
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoy reading true life stories/autobiographies - this book was no exception - totally honest, very well written, funny and extremely gripping. I read it in around 4 days. A truly brilliant read. I used to generalise about all working girls, especially when you see them on a street corner looking as rough as I don't know what and addicated to goodness knows what but after reading this book it has totally changed my perception of working girls. What a brave lady to pull through all the bad patches she went through (and there were a lot of bad patches) an inspiration to anyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
An example of never giving up, however bad things may be
The author has given a warts and all review of her life. Her start in life was not one we would wish on our own children, but through hard work, and truly testing times, she carved... Read more
Published 15 days ago by John R
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book
just read this book and couldn't put it down charlie is both brave and an inspiration to all women. my daughter also enjoyed this book and i will pass on to others. Read more
Published 3 months ago by gillian
1.0 out of 5 stars
A total disappointment
I totally agree with the following previous reviewers: Alana, Thursy and Cartoon. I didn't even finish this book and gave up on it three-quarters of the way through - it was that... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Kisseih
4.0 out of 5 stars
As it is!
Charlie tells it as it is with some heart stopping moments. Rags to riches and back again, motherhood and the quest for wealth are all covered.
Published 17 months ago by Georgina Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping!
Read the entire book in three sittings! Charlie's story has lots of twists and turns, and keeps you gripped until the very end!
Published 17 months ago by kay
2.0 out of 5 stars
An egomaniac with no remorse
I'd read some good reviews of this book but I was very disapointed with the book myself.
Charlie Daniels tells us of her decent into depravity, her abandonment of her own... Read more
Charlie Daniels tells us of her decent into depravity, her abandonment of her own... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Thursy
3.0 out of 5 stars
tough and true
This is a solid real life story, perfect that its been on day time tv, problem was I didnt really warm to either Charlie or her writing style . Read more
Published 18 months ago by cartoon
4.0 out of 5 stars
A timely contribution.
Reform of the legislation regarding prostitution is long overdue. This book give some reasons why.
Published on 2 July 2010 by James L. Dymond
3.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful memoir...I think not.
I read this book the day it arrived and I must say I was dissapointed.
Dissapointed because the reviews said that it was very good.
Im a very honest critique. Read more
Dissapointed because the reviews said that it was very good.
Im a very honest critique. Read more
Published on 16 May 2010 by Alana
3.0 out of 5 stars
An engaging page-turner that is a bit morally lost
This is a good account of a difficult life. It is well written and quite clever, without being entirely convincing as a narrative ( I reckon the quotations at the beginning of... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by William Cohen
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