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Your Own Kind of Girl

A Memoir

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Your Own Kind of Girl

By: Clare Bowditch
Narrated by: Clare Bowditch
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Award-winning singer and actress Clare Bowditch confronts her inner critic in this no-holds-barred memoir.

This is the story I promised myself, aged 21, that I would one day be brave enough - and well enough - to write.

Clare Bowditch has always had a knack for telling stories. Through her music and performing, this beloved Australian artist has touched hundreds of thousands of lives. But what of the stories she used to tell herself? That 'real life' begins only once you're thin or beautiful, that good things happen only to other people.

Your Own Kind of Girl reveals a childhood punctuated by grief, anxiety and compulsion and tells how these forces shaped Clare's life for better and for worse. This is a heartbreaking, wise and at times playful memoir. Clare's own story told raw and as it happened. A reminder that even on the darkest of nights, victory is closer than it seems.

With startling candour, Clare lays bare her truth in the hope that doing so will inspire anyone who's ever done battle with their inner critic. This is the work of a woman who has found her true power - and wants to pass it on.

Happiness, we discover, is possible only when we take charge of the stories we tell ourselves.

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Critic Reviews

"The words that kept coming to me over and over again as I read this book were authenticity and decency. Clare Bowditch made me feel how wonderful and difficult and amazing it is to be a human." (Leigh Sales)

"Brutal at times but funny as f**k. This book will change a lot of lives for the better." (Bernard Fanning)

"Reading this book felt as intimate as having a long, heart-breakingly vulnerable yet hilarious conversation with Clare by a fire with wine in hand. It is a celebration of the human struggle, how we can learn to befriend (and say "f**k off" to) our demons, and ultimately write our own story. There is so much hope in this book." (Missy Higgins)

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There are things you come across... books, quotes conversations that can alter your perception and thoughts and therefore the trajectory of your life’s path. This book is one of those things. Do yourself a favour and listen. Thank you Clare!

A little bit life changing

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Wow! I really wasn't expecting anything particular from this book, I knew Claire as 'that chick from Offspring' and thought it might be an interesting listen. I was not prepared for the depth of love, loss, life and truth; so beautifully told and crafted like a symphony in Claire's own voice. It was everything I never knew I needed to know about mental health, and learning to say FOF when I need to. Which turns out to be far more often than I realised. Thank you Claire.

Incredible

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A beautiful and inspiring life. This wasn't the story I was expecting - however it is so very selfless.

beautiful life

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Oh so much to listen to and so good
Thank you
And the extra at the end was amazing
Well done mum
Great advise. Found a book on Clare weeks in research but it only goes for hour .
Wish there was more to read audabile.
Maybe you could ask to read her books for her

What a lovely lady

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Listening to this book was like sitting down for a cup of tea with Clare. Her honesty about her struggles, combined with her obvious humour and ability to see the best and funniest in life, made it such a pleasure to listen to this book.

Raw, funny and deeply human

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