{"title":"Penny Lancaster","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenny Lancaster’s works offer an intimate glimpse into her personal journey, blending candid storytelling with heartfelt reflection. Readers can expect engaging memoirs that explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the complexities of life’s challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing resonates through its honest portrayal of experience, inviting a deeper understanding of identity and growth. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, Lancaster’s books provide a compelling and authentic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"someone-like-me-by-penny-lancaster-9781526686978","title":"Someone Like Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenny Lancaster counts herself as incredibly lucky.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSomeone Like Me\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362997354732,"sku":"9781526686978","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15377293482731.jpg?v=1772910150"},{"product_id":"someone-like-me-by-penny-lancaster-9781526690265","title":"Someone Like Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomeone Like Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Penny Lancaster presents a deeply personal journey of resilience and triumph. Penny considers herself incredibly fortunate, having enjoyed a loving upbringing and a life with her husband Rod Stewart that spans continents. She's forged incredible friendships, become part of an amazing family, and embraced motherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet, life hasn't always been smooth sailing. Having been relentlessly bullied at school and underestimated due to undiagnosed dyslexia, Penny also endured a harrowing sexual assault as a young girl. These experiences have fueled her passion as a staunch campaigner for women’s safety. Today, she dedicates her time as a Special Constable for the City of London Police, focusing on making the streets safer for women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her twenties, she managed the intense scrutiny directed towards her, overcame the challenges of IVF treatment, supported loved ones through cancer diagnoses, and confronted her own depression. She has also navigated the complexities of menopause. Amidst encounters with royalty, rock legends, and renegades, Penny's story remains one of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSomeone Like Me\u003c\/em\u003e, Penny shares her full story for the first time, delivered with natural empathy and humour, hoping to offer insight to others on their life journeys. Her narrative is filled with hard-earned wisdom, demonstrating that the key to weathering both storms and sunshine is to remain true to \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548203729132,"sku":"9781526690265","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f0b5f23a1f101dca0ae3cb14daa42eb7_7273243e-325c-4945-a3d9-1fd40047f174.jpg?v=1776908381"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/penny-lancaster.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}