Victoria Beckham: the Biography [Hardcover]

Sean Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2008

Victoria Beckham is one of the most famous women in the world and an iconic figure for modern women in Britain. She has been a constant source of fascination for the celebrity hungry public since she first claimed our attention as Posh Spice in the mid nineties. Since then love and marriage to arguably the most famous man in the country, footballer David Beckham, has increased her wealth and popularity until she now eclipses the other Spice Girls who shared that initial success. But despite her star status, critics continue to undermine her, holding open season on her apparent lack of musical talent, constantly scrutinising her body shape, her looks and her hair as well as speculating wildly on the state of her marriage. Now, the UK's leading celebrity biographer, Sean Smith, believes it is time to reassess this remarkable woman. New research into her background, her early life and ambitions reveal a fascinating portrait of the girl who transformed herself from an overweight, spotty and bullied teenager into the aspirational figure she is today. Victoria is a rare combination of wife, mother, fashion leader and business woman.Smith assesses how she has conquered the low spots of fame including the jealousy, the security threats to her family and her husband's alleged infidelity. Fully illustrated it will include accounts of the headline-grabbing Spice Girls Reunion tour.

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About the Author

Sean Smith is the UK's leading celebrity biographer whose bestselling books have been translated throughout the world. His subjects include J.K. Rowling, Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham. Described by the Independent as a 'fearless chronicler', he specializes in meticulous research leaving his West London home to go 'on the road' to find the real person behind the star image.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (September 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847372767
• ISBN-13: 978-1847372765
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sean Smith has spent approximately 20 years in full-time ministry, including ten years directing campus outreach ministries. Sean has now been launched into full-time evangelism, conducting outreaches and crusades all over the States and overseas. Sean s services witness the Holy Spirit s supernatural release to meet people with a heart of compassion and to touch their needs. In addition to his evangelistic ministry, Sean has served as the Director of Spiritual Life at Bethany College in Scotts Valley, California. Sean received a Masters in Ministry from the Wagner Leadership Institute, and his writings have been published in several nationwide publications. The Smith family currently resides in San Ramon, California.