All of Me

by Patsy Palmer

When Patsy Palmer landed the part of Bianca on EastEnders at the age of 16, it was a dream come true for a girl who'd grown up in Bethnal Green longing for stardom. Money, fame and lots and lots of parties were soon part of daily life and it wasn't long before Patsy was addicted to hedonism and then drowning in sea of drugs and drink. She had her first baby when she was 19 but nothing really slowed down the self-destructive spiral of substance abuse. It wasn't until much later, after near death encounters and relationship breakdown with the family she adored but who were also troubled with drug problems and mental health issues, that Patsy found her way to stop. These days she is happy and healthy but getting there was a struggle that nearly cost her her kids, her marriage and her life. ALL OF ME is the scrupulously honest account of how Patsy decided to choose life and in so doing, finally found out who she really was.

Genres: Biography

310 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Lin SINGH-BARRINGTON · Rating 5 out of 5]

As expected, it was an excellent read, sensitive, down-to-earth, thoroughly how I perceived Patsy Palmer before reading her autobiography but even more so now. I've told a friend of mine, a counsellor, about this book which could be very encouraging for people with substance abuse problems. Her earthy mother earth persona shines through, as such, I'd thoroughly recommend it.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably one of the best autobiographies i have ever read, Honest and indepth account of Patsy's drug and alcohol addiction and her beginnings in acting leading to her most popular role of Bianca in Eastenders.

Brilliant read couldn't put it down

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realise that Patsy had a history of drug and alcohol addiction during her time on Eastenders- that actually originated from her childhood. She attended a stage school and was working at a very early age. It was a very interesting account of her life.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book easy to read, and quite interesting at points. Her story with addiction is inspirational and I found her raise to fame interesting. She is clearly very down to earth. A good read- recommended for light holiday reading.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was amazed at Patsy's honesty, no holes barred, and what a life this woman has had!! not a big mouthed kid, like Bianca, her Eastenders character, but a shy, hurt, young woman, a brilliant read,,

[Carol Peace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Patsy Palmer was very honest and open in it. It was a thorough and very interesting look into her world.

[Noel · Rating 4 out of 5]

really good but just kept thinking youve got kids and everything sort your life out

[Lou · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5