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Behind Closed Doors

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I read quite a lot of biographies. Mainly celebrities, but a non-celebrity biography does tend to catch my eye. This author could actually be half a celebrity, as her daughter (although best known in the UK) is actually Martine McCutcheon (who has starred in EastEnders, and more worldwide, Love Actually). Following on from her daughter's biography, Jenny has given it a go, and she's got more of a life to talk about than her daughter did. (Yes I own that biography!)

Jenny has been through a hard life. Her dad regularly abused her and her two sisters, beat and abused his wife, and done things to his sons, which are never really touched upon. Her mother gets abused by her father, and gives birth to child after child, and they were never fed properly. The dad has since died, much to the delight of Jenny and her sister, although it is touched upon that the youngest sister had a relationship with the dad.

It's an awful book to try and read, although it's gripping at the same time. At least Jenny has something to talk about, unlike these Z list celebrities who release their first biography before they're out of their teens. It's a shocking book, but is a brilliant read, and well worth getting, if you want to read a decent biography.