The revealing memoir from the loudest, proudest Spice Girl and the truth behind the dramatic headlines. As one-fifth of the iconic Spice Girls and judge on The X Factor and America's Got Talent, Melanie Brown, aka Scary Spice, has been an international star since the age of 19. Though she is loved by millions, she has struggled to find true love for herself. Brutally Honest tells of how, in battling her many demons, she fell victim to drink, drugs, abuse and trauma. Brutally Honest lays bare the pain and self-loathing that hid behind the glamour and success. It tells a universal story that all women will recognize. With deep personal insight, remarkable frankness, and Melanie's trademark humour, the book strips away the facade of fame and reveals the very real mother, wife and daughter behind the Spice Girls everyone thinks they know.