What will you learn from this book
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Early Life: Goodyear shares details about her upbringing and early life in Manchester, England, providing insights into the experiences that shaped her personality and career aspirations.
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Acting Career: The book chronicles Goodyear's journey as an actress, from her early roles in theater productions to her breakthrough role as Bet Lynch in "Coronation Street," which made her a household name.
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Iconic Character: Goodyear reflects on her portrayal of Bet Lynch, one of the most memorable characters in British television history, and the impact the role had on her life and career.
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Behind-the-Scenes Stories: "Just Julie" offers behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes from the set of "Coronation Street," providing readers with a glimpse into the making of the iconic soap opera.
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Personal Relationships: Goodyear discusses her personal relationships, including her marriages, friendships, and romantic encounters, shedding light on the highs and lows of her personal life.
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Challenges and Triumphs: The autobiography delves into the challenges Goodyear faced throughout her career, including struggles with fame, personal demons, and health issues, as well as her triumphs and successes.
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Charitable Work: Goodyear shares her experiences with charitable work and philanthropy, highlighting her efforts to give back to the community and support causes close to her heart.
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Fashion and Style: As a style icon both on and off-screen, Goodyear discusses her passion for fashion and personal style, offering insights into her wardrobe choices and fashion influences.
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Legacy: "Just Julie" reflects on Goodyear's legacy as an actress and cultural icon, celebrating her contributions to British television and popular culture.
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Life Lessons: Throughout the book, Goodyear imparts wisdom and life lessons learned from her experiences, offering advice and inspiration to readers navigating their own journeys in life.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 1447249070 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781447249078 |
| No of pages | 320 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Pan Books |
| Published Date | 01 Jul 2013 |
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For twenty-five years, Julie Goodyear became part of everyone's family when she played Bet Lynch, the loveable brassy barmaid of the Rovers Return in `Coronation Street'. Now, at sixty-four (the age her mother was when she died), Julie feels the time is right to tell her amazing life story. After Julie's father walked out soon after her birth, Julie was brought up by her mother Alice and stepfather. Her upbringing in Manchester was impoverished but Julie coped largely through the love for her spiritualist grandmother, who Julie would accompany when she was called upon by the local community to lay out the dead. At just thirteen, Julie had to deal with her beloved grandmother's death when she was found in a canal. Julie fell pregnant at sixteen, bringing shame and embarrassment, before marrying Ray Sutcliffe. The marriage only lasted three years. In 1966 Julie made a six-week appearance in Coronation Street as Bet Lynch from Elliston's Raincoat Factory, a role which made her Britain's best-loved barmaid and a cultural institution.
In 1979, during a routine check up, Julie discovered she had cervical cancer and had two operations. At the time she was given a year to live. Various liaisons during the ensuing decade included Julie's first foray into a same sex relationship with her housekeeper. In 1987 Julie left Coronation Street for a while to nurse her mother Alice who was dying of terminal cancer. Julie finally quit the series on 2 October 1995 after walking away with a lifetime Achievement Award at the first National Television Awards. In 1996 she was awarded an MBE. Julie's much anticipated autobiography reveals, for the first time and with incredible candour, the truth, sadness and spirit behind this larger than life woman.