All these words you read above are ‘learnt truths’ things we fear that other people will think of is. I hate offending people really and I always say sorry when I’ve spoken truthfully and the saddest thing is I’ve then contradicted myself. I’m saying sorry for being me! Fearne Cotton is a tireless seeker of the truth, and a wonderful communicator of sanity, hope, and (most refreshingly of all) reality. This is, simply put, a beautiful book.’ Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic At what point do we internalise this message, and start silencing ourselves? When do we swallow down our authentic words to become pleasers and compromisers at the cost of our own happiness or wellbeing? Maybe some of the other mums will breathe a sigh of relief that the pressures off inviting the whole class to their kid’s party?’

Familar to millions, Fearne Cotton's voice is her career, her livelihood and her communication to everyone- whether it's through the television, radio orher 'Happy Place' podcast. This book is going to help a lot of people.' Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read Wild, bold, connected truth talkers. Fearne takes our hand and shows us how to be one by treading the wild, vulnerable path first.' Sarah Wilson, author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful Fearne Cotton's voice is familiar to millions, whether that's through television, radio or on her hugely successful Happy Place podcast.I mean I absolutely LOVE Fearne! I'm literally obsessed with her books because she seems to speak my language! 😂 Another brilliant read!!!! Just Wow! We need truth talkers more than we ever have right now. Wild, bold, connected truth talkers. Fearne takes our hand and shows us how to be one by treading the wild, vulnerable path first.’Sarah Wilson, author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful As she considered what silence would mean, Fearne began to think about other times her voice had gone unheard - as a young woman, as 'just the talent', as the foil to louder, more dominant figures.

In addition to TV Fearne is hugely credible in the music genre. In 2005 she joined Radio 1 where she spent 10 incredible years, initially co-hosting morning shows with Reggie Yates and then moving onto the UK Top 40 show before taking over the prestigious weekday morning slot in 2009; here she mixed big celebrity interviews with exclusive acoustic performances in the Live Lounge. The show attracted over 4 million listeners and in 2012 she won a Sony Gold Award for the show. This is, simply put, a beautiful book.' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic'During a time where misinformation is spreading faster than ever and people are finding it hard to keep it real, Fearne shows us the power of living in our truth. When do we swallow down our authentic words to become pleasers and compromisers at the cost of our own happiness or wellbeing? I’ve learnt I’ve got a lot to learn about myself and I’ve got to let go of other peoples truths about me and have the courage to be the person I want to be.

Her voice is her career, her livelihood and the way she communicates with her audience and her loved ones.

We hit the 2/3s mark that seems to be quite familiar in books from similar authors and figures in the last year - almost like the publisher has an agenda to fulfil and the author duly deliver a short chapter accordingly - the worthy moment when the author speaks up on behalf of causes that have no direct link to the context of the chapters, but it feels positively shoe-horned in (my autocorrect just changed that to show horned which is a very apt proffering given the circumstances!) maybe it’s to ensure entry to somewhere good? I feel mean as this was the most contextual out of all of the others that sprang to my mind but it was still noticeable… I don’t know - I completely support the ‘First they came…’ theory and I will read books about causes and issues on all things deemed as popular and unpopular, but I’m not completing a survey about what a great philosophical person the author is - I’m here to read the book with information gleaned from the title and summary - please don’t patronise the medium or the audience by adding your record of achievement political likes and dislikes L oved it - without judgement, but with a cheeky wink of wisdom, Fearne gives you the tools that she's learned on her own journey.' Skin, Skunk Anansie In this book Cotton covers a wide range of topics relating to personality, friendship and growth (Instinctive communicating, Inauthenticity, Engaging with experiences) and it was nearly a 5* book that is strong on messages, anecdotes and life learned lessons until… So, when Fearne's doctor told her she was at risk of needing a throat operation followed by two weeks of being unable to speak, she found herself facing a period of unexpected contemplation.Recalling a comment someone made when she was little, she writes, ‘That’s someone else’s truth I’ve been carrying around for decades. Cotton explains how to find your own authentic words, assert yourself and speak out with confidence. Speak Your Truthdives into all the ways we learn to stay quiet for the wrong reasons, and explores how to find your voice, assert yourself and speak out with confidence! On the flip side its also about celebrating individualality of all kinds without judgement. Allowing others to be their own unique self regardless of gender, race, sexual preferences or whatever else makes a person their own beautiful self. Her warmth, natural interview skills and ability to make presenting live TV seem effortless and has given her the opportunity to present a variety of shows over the years.