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Pulling Myself Together [Kindle Edition]

Denise Welch (Author)
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One of our most popular actresses, Denise Welch got her television break in the BBC's Spender opposite Jimmy Nail and followed it by achieving success in ITVs worldwide hit drama Soldier Soldier. She really became a household name when she took on the role of Rovers Return landlady Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street. Today she stars in the award-winning drama Waterloo Road and is a regular on the hugely popular Loose Women, where her warmth and honesty have won the nation's hearts. But even as her career was taking off, Denise was hiding a secret - that she was suffering from a crippling post natal depression so severe that she was at times suicidal. As she concealed her heartbreak on the set of Coronation Street, she turned to alcohol and drugs to cope. She even had an affair that threatened her marriage. Now she reveals for the first time the full details of her battle with depression and alcoholism, how she fought back and, helped by the love of her husband Tim Healy, turned her life around. Powerful and moving, Pulling Myself Together is ultimately an uplifting book that will appeal to her many fans old and new. Biographies

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One of our most popular actresses, Denise Welch got her television break in the BBC's Spender opposite Jimmy Nail and followed it by achieving success in ITVs worldwide hit drama Soldier Soldier. She really became a household name when she took on the role of Rovers Return landlady Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street. Today she stars in the award-winning drama Waterloo Road and is a regular on the hugely popular Loose Women, where her warmth and honesty have won the nation's hearts. But even as her career was taking off, Denise was hiding a secret - that she was suffering from a crippling post natal depression so severe that she was at times suicidal. As she concealed her heartbreak on the set of Coronation Street, she turned to alcohol and drugs to cope. She even had an affair that threatened her marriage. Now she reveals for the first time the full details of her battle with depression and alcoholism, how she fought back and, helped by the love of her husband Tim Healy, turned her life around. Powerful and moving, Pulling Myself Together is ultimately an uplifting book that will appeal to her many fans old and new.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a fellow sufferer of depression I must admit I thought Denise's book would show some sides of it but bearing in mind how successful she is I didnt expect it to be as excellent as it is. Denise explains it as it is and at some times I had to put the book down as it was like looking in the mirror. The good thing with the book is it isnt all doom and gloom and I was surprised to find myself laughing in some parts. I would particularly recommend this to anyone who has a family member or partner suffering with this illness, I gave it to my mum to read and she was shocked but relieved to see it is in fact a 'common' illness and isnt just down to having a ' low' day. Thank you Denise for bringing this illness into the public eye.Pulling Myself Together
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Loved it!! 15 Jan 2011
By Tracey
Format:Kindle Edition
I've always loved Denise's straight talking and her humour is fantastic.. As soon as i started reading this book i loved it. She mentions growing up in the North East of England, which i know quite well.
Her honesty about her sex life..drug addiction and alcoholism is remarkable.
Well done Denise on writing this warts and all book brilliant read and a great insight on how depression affects people too.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I have loved Denise Welch for years and reading the book now only more so. What an amazing strength of character this woman has!! Yes you are only hearing her side but she still factually informs rather than slag somebody for the hell of it. By all accounts David Easter should be tarred and feathered but she still remembers only love for him. Tim Healy is a lucky man and this book made me smile as equally inhale frequently. A classic read.
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It's OK but...
I read this book ages ago but didn't review it because I wanted to consider why my opinion of Denise had changed. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Chrissie
Bored with this book
I was looking forward to a good read, but I am afraid I was bored not as interesting as I thought it would be.
Published 1 month ago by Ann
Its ok....i thought it would be better.
I really loved Densie...until i read this book.
It was written well but i felt that although she has come through her life she is very honest which i like i was a bit put of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Green
Pulling Myself Together
Really enjoyed reading the book. Denise has obviously been through some very hard times and I cannot begin to understand what having depression to that extent means. Read more
Published 2 months ago by trudy
Great read
Just finished this book, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I have always like Denise and thought she was a great actress, the book just proved what a lovely nortern bird she is and so... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bookworm
Loved It
I whizzed through this book in 5 days. I thought it was well written and I couldn't put it down. I like Denise Welch and I thank her for sharing her story. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Susan Stretton
Honest and says it like it is
I couldnt put this down,denise is honest and admits her mistakes which many people find hard to do, it's a brilliant read, showing the ups and downs of her life. Brilliant.
Published 4 months ago by mrscliff
Fantastic Read
Fantastic book straight and to the point could not put this book down nothing left uncovered interesting read
great help to those who suffer from depression
Published 4 months ago by aud17
Pulling Myself Together
Although I bought this as a gift for my wife I did not read it myself but have been told it is and excellent read and at a good price
Published 4 months ago by JT
Loved the honesty
I really enjoy reading biographies but often they are very predictable and 'safe'. I really loved the open honesty of this book and they way Denise talks about her depression and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Raunchy Reader
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