Penny Lancaster, 54, drops exciting career news amid husband Rod Stewart’s health woes: ‘Been a challenge!’
Television personality and women’s health advocate Penny Lancaster has revealed she has written an autobiography titled: “Someone Like Me”.
The 54-year-old Loose Women panellist unveiled the book’s cover image in an Instagram video, which shows her smiling warmly whilst wearing a coffee-coloured cardigan.
The cover features the tagline: “Lessons in life, love and staying true”.
In a caption alongside the video, Lancaster wrote: “I’m so excited to announce that my new book, Someone Like Me, will be publishing this September!”
“At times I’ve felt alone and overwhelmed by some of the most difficult experiences I’ve had, but I’ve found that delving deeper and sharing these moments has not only helped me, it’s also had a positive impact on others.
“Writing this book has been a challenge, but it’s shown me that we’re all going through something, overcoming difficulties and re-discovering parts of ourselves that we might have lost along the way. Life is full of ups and downs – we’re all learning as we go and embracing this process is where growth and healing happens.
“Join me as I reflect upon my lessons in life, love and the importance of staying true to yourself though it all. I simply can’t wait to share my story with all of you. Available to pre-order now from the link in my bio.”
The memoir represents a significant new venture for the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, who has become known for her broadcasting work and campaigning efforts on women’s health and safety issues.
The autobiography will explore previously untold aspects of Lancaster’s life, including her childhood experiences and the challenges she faced with undiagnosed dyslexia.
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The book also addresses a traumatic sexual assault she endured, alongside her successful career in the fashion industry.
Lancaster’s memoir will detail her family life with rock legend Rod Stewart and records her advocacy work for women’s health and safety.
According to promotional material, the book shares “key life lessons Penny has gleaned along the way, such as the power of staying true to yourself, and how to boost your confidence and curiosity”.
Lancaster expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating: “I’m really delighted to be publishing my memoir with Bloomsbury. Through this process, what I’ve ultimately learnt is that living your most fulfilling life means being kind, cherishing your friendships, finding your passion, realising your potential and staying true to yourself.
“My hope is that you enjoy reading my story as much as I enjoyed writing it.”
Katy Follain, Head of Bloomsbury General, shared the publisher’s excitement about the memoir.
“We are over the moon to be publishing Penny’s story, which is one of kindness and resilience, and which has empowered her positive spirit to shine through,” she said.
Follain added that the book offers “a heady mix of royalty, rock legends and renegades, one that will entertain but also inspire other women, and hopefully help them on their own life journey.”
In a thoughtful accommodation for readers with dyslexia, the memoir will be published in a dyslexic-friendly format.
Lancaster will personally narrate the audiobook version, bringing her own voice to the story of her experiences.
This approach reflects Lancaster’s personal understanding of the challenges faced by those with dyslexia, having lived with the condition undiagnosed for part of her life.