Not That Kinda Girl

by Lisa Maxwell

Lisa Maxwell, the newest addition to the quick-witted Loose Women team, is a bundle of fun and laughter and a natural storyteller. Here, for the first time, she tells her astonishing story - a tale of remarkable spirit, incredible experiences and family secrets.
A much-loved presenter and respected actress, Lisa got her first onscreen role at the age of just 11. In the eighties she became a TV presenter on series like Splash and No Limits, interviewing the icons of the time and partying with the likes of George Michael, Robert Downey Junior and Michael Hutchence, before moving more firmly into comedy, appearing on sketch shows like, The Les Dennis Laughter Show, The Russ Abbott Show and her very own, self-titled, The Lisa Maxwell Show. She narrowly missed out on the part of Daphne in a little show called Frazier. And then for seven years played the part of The Bill's DI Sam Nixon, before joining Loose Women in 2009, where she quickly became an audience favourite.
But behind the fun, glamour and onscreen success, is a south London girl, hiding the secret she's been taught never to talk about. An illegitimate child, brought up in Elephant and Castle, Lisa's life very nearly took a different path. Lucky for her, her dear old Nan had a kind heart, and in a last minute change of plan she was brought home to her grandparent's flat on the Rockingham Estate.
With warmth, honesty and humour, Lisa takes us to the heart of the Elephant, revealing a home filled with love, laughter and drama. From having the drawer of an old chest for her bed to hiding from the Tally Man, waiting for her Nan outside the betting shop to dabbling in petty crime, discovering her dad was still alive, and always looking for a way to be in the lime light, Lisa has written a colourful memoir of life as a daughter, a granddaughter, a mother, and an actress.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

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A much-loved presenter and respected actress

Reviews

[Laura Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book , have always liked Lisa from seeing her in The Bill and on Loose Women, this book showed how much she's actually done in the showbiz world , which was a real eye opener and very interesting , She's worked with some great names too.
She tells of her family life, growing up with her mum, nan and grandad, not knowing her father until recently , her struggles with body image, her relationships and her love for Paul and Beau her daughter .

[Aileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of Lisa’s from when she appeared in The Bill this story
is about her life, a very honestly written book I really enjoyed this
book and would definitely recommend.

[Lindsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this - I thought it was honest and it was interesting - a decent blend of normal life and of the acting - I didn't know much about this woman before I read this and realise that shes actually done alot more than I had imagined.

[Louise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Afraid to say I found this book very smug, and a troubling read. I got boring fast, and she seems a little to honest at times. I did manage to finish, just about but I wouldn't recommend it really.

[Cathy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing, felt as though I should be playing the violins along with this book. Very much a 'poor me'. Were some vaguely interesting points, and I did actually Finnish it!

[Kay Wells · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

[Angela Reeves · Rating 1 out of 5]

not worth reading