Happily Imperfect
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Renowned and loved for her refreshing candour on everyday issues, social, domestic and intimate, Stacey Solomon reminds us how important it is to embrace ourselves; the good, bad and the ugly.Stacey’s authenticity and her courage to say what others daren’t opens discussions on sensitive but significant topics; her lack of sex drive after having kids, her battles with anxiety, the lows of motherhood and even the importance of hairy legs.In Happily Imperfect, be moved to tears and laughter by joining Stacey in her journey so far, as she reveals how to stay positive despite the everyday pressure to be and look perfect. Told through hilarious, sometimes moving, and always charming anecdotes, discover how to get the best out of life by being positive, not following the crowd, and trusting your gut instincts.Covering how to navigate motherhood, deal with anxiety and prejudice, as well as the experience of getting older, Stacey has plenty of words of wisdom to share. With tips and tricks on how to apply a positive mindset within your own day-to-day life, become emotionally freer and happier with Stacey by your side.
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Stacey Solomon. Happily Imperfect
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Dedication
Contents
INTRODUCTION: Labels
STAY POSITIVE
CHAPTER 1. Letter to Me (aged fourteen)
CHAPTER 2. The Big A
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CHAPTER 3. Ugly Duckling
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CHAPTER 4. My Tribe (My Big Jewish Family)
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CHAPTER 5. Recipes That Say Love (Version 1)
Nana’s Chicken Soup and Kneidlach
Friday-night Dinner Roast Chicken and Yellow Rice
Dad’s Spicy Shepherd’s Pie
CHAPTER 6. Mum Guilt!
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CHAPTER 7. Recipes That Say Love (Version 2)
Dippy Eggs
Heart-shaped Birthday Eggs
Wokcakes
Mum’s Yellow Fish Stew
CHAPTER 8. Motherload
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CHAPTER 9. Creating a Happy Family Vibe
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CHAPTER 10. Perfectly Imperfect
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CHAPTER 11. Hairy McLary
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CHAPTER 12. Finding Your True Self
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CHAPTER 13. The Hype
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CHAPTER 14. Rose-tinted Goggles
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CHAPTER 15. Blended Families
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CHAPTER 16. Thankful
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CHAPTER 17. My Happy Ever After
CHAPTER 18. Musings on Imperfection
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CHAPTER 19. Forget the ‘How-tos’
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CHAPTER 20. Kindness
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CHAPTER 21. Happily Imperfect Habits
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CHAPTER 22. Being Happy
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Epilogue
Great-Grandma’s Meringues
Acknowledgements
About the Publisher
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Labels! Everyone knows the stereotype of an Essex Girl – too much make-up, bleached hair, teetering on sky-high heels. She definitely lacks brains. Such a cliché! I could’ve let it hold me back, but I treasure my roots.
My accent is my member’s card to my life. All my friends and family speak like me. Fundamentally, we’re all good people with huge hearts, and that’s what matters. My accent makes me approachable, and I’ve started to enjoy my label. I’ve embraced the so-called ‘flaws’ of my accent and working-class roots. Italia Conti might not have wanted me, but The X Factor did, and the way I spoke became an advantage: it made me stand out from the rest, and gave me the ‘wow’ factor when I opened my mouth to sing. I’ll never forget the looks on the judges’ faces. It was the moment my hopes and dreams crystallized, the start of everything. Thank goodness I’m an Essex Girl. Would Simon, Louis, Dannii and Cheryl have noticed me if I wasn’t?
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