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Ready for Absolutely Nothing
- Narrated by: Susannah Constantine
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
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Brought to you by Penguin.
Susannah Constantine, our loved style guru and one half of the outrageously popular television programme What Not to Wear, spent her youth entangled in glitz and glamour. Susannah's very first memoir is filled to the brim with scandalous stories, jaw-dropping royal relationships and star-studded encounters from pop stars to the fashion greats. But beneath it all is a woman who is still getting to know herself, even after falling in love at first sight, presenting one of the most monumental television programmes ever and having Princess Margaret as a second mother figure.
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- ceirwen burton
- 29-03-2023
Funny, honest and self-deprecating
A really funny and honest assessment of a life born into immense privilege and wealth. She’s a terrific narrator and at times the story is also very touching. My only criticism is that perhaps as an audio book the chapters can feel a little disjointed but regardless it’s fantastic listen
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-11-2022
Hilarious and heartfelt
Such a genuine and funny book with great stories about the upper class world. Still recovering from the Princess Margaret anecdotes. Loved her soothing posh voice too. Only complaint is that there was no chapter on the Trinny and Susannah years.
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- jude pettitt
- 17-12-2022
The whole Susannah
A complete expose of Susannah Constantine by her. I love a good autobiographical rant and rave and this certainly fits the bill. A great insider’s view of her time and a very engaging behind the scenes truth of royalty. An engaging read.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-12-2022
Soothing Voice For Saucy Tales
Laugh out loud moments. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book read by the author.
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- Becky
- 20-10-2022
Thoroughly enjoyed every word!
I loved your story, so many hilarious moments you articulated so beautifully and honestly.
Thank you so much for sharing yourself within this book.
I’ve always been a big fan and now I really do know why… much love x
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- Anonymous User
- 25-10-2022
OMG just loved it
An honest and frank account of Susannah's life. So interesting, beautifully written and narrated.
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- Annie M
- 18-02-2023
Brilliant
I devoured this book. It moves along so vividly with pace and humour. I felt like I was sitting & listening to a friend over a cup of tea.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-2022
Best book in a very long time
I was hooked from the opening of this book and absolutely inhaled it. Susannah read it beautifully and I loved her humour throughout. Highly recommend it.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-10-2022
Absolutely loved it!
Thanks Susannah! What a wonderfully inspirational memoir. Honest, humorous and uplifting. Absolutely loved it and all the better, hearing it read by you.
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- Kaz Ryberg
- 14-06-2023
Open and honest
Susannah doesn’t hold back. You get to hear the good and the bad, all raw and detailed. I really enjoyed this book, and have a new appreciation for her.
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