The Sporty One, Melanie Chisholm
The Sporty One, Melanie Chisholm
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The Sporty One
My Life as a Spice Girl

Author: Melanie Chisholm

Narrator: Melanie Chisholm

Unabridged: 13 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/27/2022


Synopsis

An intimate memoir from international pop star Melanie Chisholm--better known as Mel C. or Sporty Spice--chronicling her trajectory from small-town girl to overnight icon as part of the Spice Girls.

25 years ago, The Spice Girls, a girl band that began after five women answered an ad in the paper, released their first single. 'Wannabe' became a hit and from that moment and, almost overnight, Melanie Chisholm went from small town girl to Sporty Spice, part of one of the biggest music groups in history. 

Beginning in her bedroom in the north-west of England dreaming of performing on stage, THE SPORTY ONE follows the meteoric rise of the Melanie and The Spice Girls, from the incredible highs of becoming one of the world’s most recognizable popstars – playing at Wembley, conquering the BRITs, closing the Olympics – to the difficult lows. For the first time ever, Melanie talks about the pressures of fame, the shaming and bullying she experienced, the struggles she has had with her body image and mental health, and the difficulty of finding yourself when the whole world knows your name. 

THE SPORTY ONE is an incredible story of resilience, hope and how you can find your power.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on September 28, 2023

I was a big spice girls fan so it was really interesting to get a peek behind the scenes. I was also surprised by how many solo albums Melanie C has made, such a force of nature! It was also surprising that she struggled so much with low self-esteem and had an eating disorder. However, the writing g......more

Goodreads review by Mandy on September 21, 2022

I loved this book! I listened to the audiobook, which Mel C reads herself and it was incredible. I just had to get the physical copy for my 5-star bookshelf. Who doesn't love the Spice Girls! The girl group that took over the world, the girl group that they said would not work. This book takes you b......more

Goodreads review by Leah • leahreads__ on September 16, 2022

Hold onto to your hats - it’s gonna be a long one. Spice Girls was the epitome of my childhood and to say I was happy to get this book would be an understatement. Who doesn’t remember growing up pretending to be the Spice Girls?! Collecting the sticker books and putting on concerts. When this book ca......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on October 17, 2022

I really enjoyed Mel C's memoir!! She opens up about her struggles with depression, mental health, eating disorders and so much more in this honest, no holds bar memoir of her childhood and time before, during and after the Spice Girls. If you grew up in the 90s/2000s, this is a must read, especiall......more

Goodreads review by Annie on March 01, 2023

I grew up in the 90s so obviously the Spice Girls were pivotal to my childhood. I knew I HAD to read this book as soon as I knew it existed. However, it just....wasn't good. First of all, it's WAY too long. Like OMG. It starts at her childhood and goes through the pandemic but in a way that is WAY t......more