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Shameless: Finding Freedom and Resilience Through Failure
Andrea McLean is SHAMELESS.
‘What if I fall? What if I fly?’ When Andrea McLean said this to millions of people when quitting her high-profile TV job she didn’t know she’d soon fall flat on her face in front of them too.
Leaving her role as the longest-serving host on the award-winning Loose Women to follow her dreams, Andrea soon learnt that failure happens to the best of us - and when it arrives, shame won’t be far behind. But it doesn’t have to define us.
In this unflinchingly honest and brilliantly enlightening audiobook, Andrea lays everything bare, from financial ruin and broken marriages to cancel culture and toxic TV. Tracing the collapse of her business, she confesses the failures that once filled her with stomach-clenching shame and the lessons they have taught her about finding the resilience to get up again.
Shameless is your guide to breaking free from shame and finding the courage to keep going through life’s toughest moments.
Andrea McLean is a Sunday Times Best-Selling Author, Media Coach, and Speaker. She was formerly the longest-serving host of ITV’s popular and multi-award-winning daytime chat show Loose Women. A beloved figure in British television, Andrea brought her warmth and humour to the screen every lunchtime throughout her 24-year TV career, interviewing icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, and Michael Bublé. Today, Andrea is dedicated to empowering others through her CPD Accredited Coaching Course, which helps individuals and teams communicate their messages effectively. She has also ventured into the tech world with an innovative AI platform, bringing her extensive broadcasting experience and literary works to the digital age.
2025 Andrea McLean (P) 2025 DK Audio
‘What if I fall? What if I fly?’ When Andrea McLean said this to millions of people when quitting her high-profile TV job she didn’t know she’d soon fall flat on her face in front of them too.
Leaving her role as the longest-serving host on the award-winning Loose Women to follow her dreams, Andrea soon learnt that failure happens to the best of us - and when it arrives, shame won’t be far behind. But it doesn’t have to define us.
In this unflinchingly honest and brilliantly enlightening audiobook, Andrea lays everything bare, from financial ruin and broken marriages to cancel culture and toxic TV. Tracing the collapse of her business, she confesses the failures that once filled her with stomach-clenching shame and the lessons they have taught her about finding the resilience to get up again.
Shameless is your guide to breaking free from shame and finding the courage to keep going through life’s toughest moments.
Andrea McLean is a Sunday Times Best-Selling Author, Media Coach, and Speaker. She was formerly the longest-serving host of ITV’s popular and multi-award-winning daytime chat show Loose Women. A beloved figure in British television, Andrea brought her warmth and humour to the screen every lunchtime throughout her 24-year TV career, interviewing icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, and Michael Bublé. Today, Andrea is dedicated to empowering others through her CPD Accredited Coaching Course, which helps individuals and teams communicate their messages effectively. She has also ventured into the tech world with an innovative AI platform, bringing her extensive broadcasting experience and literary works to the digital age.
2025 Andrea McLean (P) 2025 DK Audio
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was delighted to receive an ARC copy of this from Netgalley. I read 'This Girl is On Fire' when it came out and really enjoyed that one too. Andrea writes in a clear and concise way about her life. I think it's very brave to share what she has, and I hope it helps her and her husband to continue rebuilding their life in Spain. I got my love of country music and specifically Garth Brooks from my dad too. Good Luck Andrea, I hope it all works out for you.
May 23, 2026
Excellent read
A very candid and honest story of a life changing experience. I was shocked by the first few chapters but pleased that Andrea is now working through the situation she found herself in. She has great resilience and has to be admired. Also gave some very good tips on how to cope in difficult situations that most of us face as some point in our lives. A very good read.
A very candid and honest story of a life changing experience. I was shocked by the first few chapters but pleased that Andrea is now working through the situation she found herself in. She has great resilience and has to be admired. Also gave some very good tips on how to cope in difficult situations that most of us face as some point in our lives. A very good read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I read this book really quickly as it was an easy read. Andrea has been very open about her struggles in recent years throughout the book and how she is rebuilding her life, which is to be commended.
I would have preferred less references from journals / studies etc as I felt that detracted from her story.
Overall enjoyed the book.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC
I would have preferred less references from journals / studies etc as I felt that detracted from her story.
Overall enjoyed the book.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews