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Someone Like Me
- Author
- Penny Lancaster
- Narrator
- Penny Lancaster
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 25 September 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Memoirs
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
But it’s not all been plain-sailing. From being relentlessly bullied at school and underestimated because of undiagnosed dyslexia, Penny also experienced a harrowing sexual assault as a young girl. This has made her a staunch campaigner for women’s safety and, these days, she regularly puts in hours as a Special Constable for the City of London Police, where her primary concern is making the streets safe for women.
She’s also navigated the challenges of having the weight of the world’s scrutiny thrust upon her in her twenties, undergone IVF treatment, supported loved ones through cancer diagnoses, overcome her own depression and manoeuvred through menopause. Amongst a heady mix of royalty, rock legends and renegades, her story is one of resilience.
In Someone Like Me Penny tells her full story for the first time, with a natural empathy and humour that she hopes will help others on their own life journey. She shares her wisdom from hard-earned lessons, showing that the key to navigating both storms and sunshine is staying true to you.
Critics Review
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A clear, unshowy account of a life that’s had more grit than many realise
Daily Mail
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Good listen
kimmylam 2025-12-22
Details
- Author
- Penny Lancaster
- Narrator
- Penny Lancaster
- Duration
- 10 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 September 2025
- ISBN
- 9781526690296
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Memoirs
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Penny Lancaster counts herself as incredibly lucky. She had a loving upbringing, her life with husband Rod Stewart has spanned continents, she’s made incredible friendships, become part of an amazing family and embraced motherhood. But it’s not all been plain-sailing. From being relentlessly bullied at school and underestimated because of undiagnosed dyslexia, Penny also experienced a harrowing sexual assault as a young girl. This has made her a staunch campaigner for women’s safety and, these days, she regularly puts in hours as a Special Constable for the City of London Police, where her primary concern is making the streets safe for women.She’s also navigated the challenges of having the weight of the world’s scrutiny thrust upon her in her twenties, undergone IVF treatment, supported loved ones through cancer diagnoses, overcome her own depression and manoeuvred through menopause. Amongst a heady mix of royalty, rock legends and renegades, her story is one of resilience.In Someone Like Me Penny tells her full story for the first time, with a natural empathy and humour that she hopes will help others on their own life journey. She shares her wisdom from hard-earned lessons, showing that the key to navigating both storms and sunshine is staying true to you.
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