Shine: Making the most of life without losing yourself

by Samantha Armytage

SHINE is your chance to sit down with Samantha Armytage, co-host of Channel Seven's top-rating SUNRISE, where she takes you inside her world and the lessons she's learned (and is still learning!) about life, career and relationships.

'Armytage now reigns as the official queen of morning television' - The Daily Telegraph

You probably recognise Samantha Armytage from her many TV gigs - from her current role as co-host of SUNRISE to her time on DANCING WITH THE STARS.

What you probably don't know is that Sam is a daughter, sister, friend and career journalist - who grew up in NSW's Snowy Mountains and worked her way to the famed morning TV couch by earning her journalistic chops reporting on politics in Canberra, Schapelle Corby's trial and unrest in East Timor.

SHINE is a chance to find out what Sam wishes she had known when she was younger. It's how she sets goals and keeps her feet on the ground. It's what she's learned (and is still learning) from her family and mentors. SHINE is a conversation about dealing with everything life throws at you - good and bad - including:

- Loving your body
- Keeping fit and eating healthy
- Having an open mind
- Being organised
- Living with flair
- Rising above negativity
- Being a woman of substance
- The importance of family
- Being the leading lady in the movie of your life.

SHINE shows that it's possible to keep your goals in sight and your head on right!

Genres: Self Help

243 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2014

Reviews

[Gabby Mckenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read that is interesting and inspiring. There is no extremely new ideas in it but it is nice having it all in one place. Armytage's writing is enjoyable and easy to read hardly coming across preachy. A pleasant read to remind yourself what is most important and little ways to improve yourself.

[Hayley (hayleys.little.library) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book many years ago when I was in early high school when I borrowed it from my school library. I didn’t know a lot about Sam when I picked it up, other than that she was on the tv show sunrise, but I knew she was an Aussie girl kicking goals in her chosen career path so I was really inspired to give it a go!! 🥰
To be honest, this was probably one of the first memoirs that I’ve read and loved, so I will always remember this one fondly. It is such a beautiful book filled with great stories and advice, I highly recommend this one!

[Katie Price · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a lot of books written by journalists or people in the public I am interested in what goes on behind the camera and who they really are. I didn't really get a sense of that reading this. I got a lot of fluff some summarised snippets around the outside and then a rule book of what to do or not to do. I was underwhelmed.

[Sarah Domanti · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like I'm being a bit harsh on this book but this wasn't an engaging read. Sam makes some great points and tips and I enjoyed the casual friendly writing style, but not a lot of the advice particularly stood out to me. Maybe because I've heard it before and already share a lot of her values so it wasn't like new information. Still an enjoyable, light, fun read.

[Rose Harrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the second time I've read this book and I loved it both times. I found it helped me see the bigger picture of life and gave me ideas on how to be a better self. Like I said, this is a great book and I would recommend it for people 11+.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest and witty - but I'd expect nothing less from Sam Armytage!

[Jodi Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Sam and I loved this book!!

[Bettina · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun and chatty read, but I felt like most of the tips talked about in this book, most of us know already anyway.

[Glenys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some great advice in this book, I think every young woman should read it.

[Jodi Peacock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts were very good, but other sections seemed disjointed. Not completely what I expected but easy to read.

[Amanda Fletcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, easy read. Chatty style. Some great insight.

[Glenda Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great common sense book, easy to read and lovely to get to know Sam-smart lady

[D · Rating 4 out of 5]

A simple book for those that may be overwhelmed and not know where to begin to 'shine' again. Simple strategies that anyone can start using today to help shift and move to where you want to go.