Cheryl Unauthorised

by Sean Smith

From ordinary girl to record-breaking female powerhouse with five platinum albums to her name, this tell-all biography covers all the highs and lows of Cheryl Cole’s illustrious career   High-profile sponsorship deals, allegations of a nightclub assault in 2003, and marriage to England footballer Ashley Cole in 2006—as well as her role as the newest judge on X Factor —have all made Cheryl Cole one of the most in-demand and talked-about celebrities today. Now, celebrity biographer Sean Smith casts his expert eye over this most remarkable star to explore the woman behind the public persona. New research follows Cole from her childhood years as a competition-winning dancer and model to that big break and the instant stardom that lay beyond. Smith assesses how an ordinary girl from Newcastle managed to cope with such a weight of media attention and, in particular, with the highly publicized heartbreak that surrounded allegations of her husband's infidelity. Fully illustrated, this enthralling account of one of FHM magazine's continual sexiest women of the year promises to be one of the hottest celebrity biographies of today.

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

Sean Smith is the UK’s leading celebrity biographer and the author of the number one bestseller Cheryl, as well as bestselling books about Tom Jones, Robbie Williams and Kate Middleton.

His books about the most famous people of our times has been translated throughout the world. His subjects include Adele, Kim Kardashian, Gary Barlow, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Aniston and J.K. Rowling. The film Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story was based on his biography of the Harry Potter author.

Described by the Independent as a ‘fearless chronicler’, he specialises in meticulous research, going ‘on the road’ to find the real person behind the star image.

Reviews

[Moza_a_240526 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a biography of the famous British singer Cheryl Cole. Cheryl comes from a grim, working class area (New Castle). Despite the problems of drugs and unemployment that surrounded her, she had a strong determination to chase her dream of becoming a pop star. The book revealed how Cheryl’s love of performing evolved from stage to another. Moreover, Cheryl’s personal experiences in the book prove to the readers that posh life is not always fancy, and that it comes with it’s own complications and difficulties. Personally, I enjoyed reading the book. I was able know more about Cheryl as a person and more about her career achievements. Also, I was able to know the reason that ended her marriage with football player ‘Ashley Cole’ and the struggles she faced to maintain her marriage. Luckily, now I know the actual stories behind some of her songs. Sean Smith (the biographer of Cheryl’s book) simply reveals the real woman behind the gorgeous public face.

[Darla Ebert · Rating 2 out of 5]

A window into the world of the lifestyles of the rich and the famous. Almost every single one has a very short shelf-life, even the extraordinarily talented ones. Cheryl C. burgeons with appeal but...was it worth it?

[El · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible book. Just rambles on and on. Terribly written and no interesting details.

[Book Addict Shaun · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am reviewing this book after having read Cheryl's autobiography which was published in 2012. I don't usually enjoy biographies, especially those written by authors with no interest in the subject, just the money that can be made from the book.

Sean Smith however doesn't fall into this category and instead writes books about subjects he is interested in and the research that goes into his work is fantastic (see his Britney biography). This is evident in just how much of what he writes here was similar to what Cheryl wrote in her book. He wasn't far wrong with most of what he wrote.

I intend to read more of Smith's biographies because of the research that went into them meaning you know that it will be a good read.

[miss vampire 101 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love thiss