BAGGAGE: MY CHILDHOOD. A paperback book written by Janet Street-Porter, published by Headline

Essential Stats

• Pages: 288
• Published: Monday 3rd January 2005
• Dimensions: 19cm tall, 14cm wide, 3cm thick
• Weight: 323 grams
• ISBN: 075531266X
• RRP: £7.99
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• General AAS
• English
• Paperback
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Reviews

This could have been written by anyone growing up at that time. I am slightly bias as I always enjoy her books. I found it amusing and interesting.

I was so grateful that I only borrowed this from a library to get me through the endless pre-labour days and even then I found reading this book a total drag. She moans endlessly about her dreary suburban parents, and in doing so has produced an utterly dreary book herself. I can only assume that it was her luvvy pals who wrote those fawning reviews on the jacket. JSP = a humourless (and at times, a shockingly manipulative) ingrate. Avoid.

book arrived very swiftly. well packaged. condition exactly as described! (and it is a good read!)

I bought this book last year hoping that it would give me an insight into the life of Janet Street Porter.
What I got was a brilliantly written, hilarious and extremly bitter account of Janet's childhood and the loathing of her parents.
"Baggage" is a truely superb read that keeps the reader entertained and hooked as Janet tells her story with extreme honesty.
This is a book written in blood, sweat and tears, I can truely recommened this fantastic paperback.
PS --- "Fall Out" is the follow up to this book and the story of how she reached the heights of journalism, again, GREAT read

In 'Baggage', journalist Janet Street-Porter recalls memorable times from her childhood and late teenage years. She reveals all about her family disputes, frequent social outings and relationships. What makes this stand out from other (but not all) celebrity autobiographies is that Janet has written it all herself.

I found the first chapter, in which Janet explains her Welsh family roots, rather dull. Thankfully, when Janet gets onto her own life, it picks up, full of wit and sarcasm. She does come across as resentful or ungrateful at times, but I think that is part of what makes 'Baggage' funny. I found myself laughing in many places and could spend ages reading again some chapters.

It's a great book, whether you are a fan of Janet or not!

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