Celebrity memoirs

DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ by Olivia Newton-John, Penguin Random House

In this upbeat memoir, singer and actress Olivia Newton-John writes candidly about her cancer battles, relationships and family, as well as her rise to stardom. Filled with her positivity and joy for life, it shows her to be a woman of strength and courage.

THANKS A LOT MR KIBBLEWHITE by Roger Daltrey, Allen & Unwin

The shaggy-haired rocker who fronted The Who tells his colourful life story, starting with his post-war childhood, rebellious teens and expulsion from school by head Mr Kibblewhite, who predicted, “You’ll never make anything of your life, Daltrey.” How wrong he was.

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE by Eric Idle, Hachette

One for Monty Python fans. Eric Idle charts his life with trademark hilarity and numerous anecdotes featuring his wide range of celebrity friends. What also shines through is his love for his wife Tania, who he has been with for more than 40 years.