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Behind the Sequins

My Life

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Behind the Sequins

By: Shirley Ballas
Narrated by: Shirley Ballas
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Leave it all on the floor....

Queen of Latin ballroom Shirley Ballas has a spectacular dance career spanning over 40 years - she has cha-cha'd her way across the world's dance floors to become a multi-award-winning ballroom champion and one of the most renowned dancers in the world. In 1996, Shirley retired from competitive dancing to become a highly acclaimed coach and now holds the enviable position of head judge on BBC One's prime-time show Strictly Come Dancing.

In Behind the Sequins, she leads us through her dramatic and determined life, from growing up in a rough estate on the Wirral and leaving home at 14 years old to conquering the high-octane world of ballroom and coping with betrayal, bullying, two broken marriages and a personal tragedy that left Shirley and her family devastated.

Speaking from the heart, Shirley leaves her dancing shoes at the door to tell you the story of a fiery, strong-willed grafter who could make the brat pack blush.

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A very honest insight from Shirley showing the highs and lows of ambition.
I enjoyed it from start to finish

A very honest autobiography .

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I really enjoyed listening to the roller coaster life story. Fascinating and heartbreaking at the same time. I always prefer it when the author narrates the story.
Just a little disappointed by the intonation in Shirley’s voice but none the less a good read

An interesting life story

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l really loved this deeply personal insight into the
fascinating world of dance. Highly recommended.

Fascinating

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simply beautiful, so honest and heartfelt. Shirley, your one hell of a woman!!! Respect Darling xx

simply beautiful,

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loved it, best read for a while, I recommend this wonderful true story for all

fabulous

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