Interesting look into reality TV

I used to watch Pop Stars and followed Bardot and Scandal'us. I was shocked to read about you not getting paid etc for all of that work. They treated you all terribly. Glad u were able to pick yourself up and make a new career for yourself x

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Back stories and karma

I watched the TV show, and followed through the start. So it was interesting to hear the back stories behind what happened and why ? Some people's actions and poor behaviour choices, seem to have had a Karma effect on their future careers. "No names" I believe that Belinda was lucky to come out of this and have a future career. Due to her PTSD I'm assuming that is why she choose to not continue with her musical path, sad as her talent and skills were lost from this. Makes me wonder if she'd gone down the rd with the Grundy offer, where she'd be now ? ❤✌🥰

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Nice book

Very raw and honest. Thanks for sharing your interesting story. I have to make this review longer

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Looking Behind the curtain

I was a huge Popstars fan and loved Bardot. The book was very interesting in showing what was really happening. A good listen.

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Really enjoyed this...

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book... what a wonderful and captivity narration! It grew up idolising this group and enjoyed their music and influential fashion choices of the time... so sad to hear what was happening behind the scenes. Belinda was always my fave and will remain my fave! Thank you for sharing this story with us all.

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Darkness is always exposed

Belinda is brave for doing this book. While reading this book I re watched all the episodes of Popstars. The concept of this series would have been good if the industry that spawned it had integrity. Even all those years ago while watching the show we all knew this was all about image. All these shows are. So sad that these young ladies were used as pawns for the greed of rich moguls.
As for Sophie, she was young and easily lured I suppose. I can’t really have an opinion on her character because I don’t know her.
Anyways I really enjoyed listening to this story and it is a good guidepost for young people trying to make it in the industry.
ps I’m still seething that you received no payment.

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Great story. Did not disappoint!

I was so excited when Belinda announced her book release.

Belinda has such a lovely speaking voice and the narration was very warm and made the story feel even more personal.

If you were a fan of Bardot or if you have an interest in how the music industry works, this book is extremely satisfying.

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Short snapshot on what goes on when you want to succeed in the music industry

A bit if an eye opener (for me) about the greedy, seedy world of what goes on in our music world. One persons view admittedly but it does seem to have truth which is so sad and unfair to genuine hardworking artists. Oh to be a fly on the wall when karma catches up to the suits…

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What does it take to hit the big-time

An interesting look inside the path to path stardom by someone who lived it. It's light on details and is mostly a big montage, and it wouls have been nice to get more granular on the recording processes, writing processes. To hear about choreographers, the writers of their songs, how Belinda's songs went from ideas to being fully produced tracks by other people. A lot of people seem missing from the story, it's all a whirlwind. The writer is pleasant but not her strong suit - she will describe her nerves the same way over and over and lean on clichés heavily. It all comes across a bit ditzy but I don't know if Belinda is still just a naive girl or actually a little ditzy. No hate, though. I liked hearing about the reality of the reality show, which I watched in high school. It would have been nice to hear about the other girls more, rather than Sophie and her nice big knife in the back. A cool, short little read. I'm happy Belinda went onto a happy life afterwards, although... What is that life? That, too, was not said.

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It was ok

it enjoyed the book, it was interesting although I found some areas vague. I'm not sure if this was on purpose due to the preferences expressed by other. an example is that I found that Sally was barely mentioned, very much focused on Sophie.
it was a good behind the scenes and I enjoyed the nostalgia and appreciate Belinda's vulnerability about the pressure she placed on herself.
Would have loved if she told us a bit more about her life after Bardot.
a good read.

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