Living the Dream

My Story

Chantelle Houghton

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Arrow Books Ltd
15 May 2007

Television; Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Popular culture; Gender studies: women

The autobiography of the nation's favourite celebrity

From girl next door to the nation's sweetheart, this is the story of Chantelle's spectacular rise to fame and celebrity. Told in her own words, Chantelle takes us on what has been a sometimes bumpy, but a truly magical journey.

As a little girl growing up in Essex, Chantelle Houghton dreamed of becoming famous and living the life of a star. But never could she have imagined just how this dream would eventually come true, transforming her into one of Britain's most loved and talked about celebrities.

Here, we learn how her family played a crucial role in helping to shape her dreams and aspirations from an early age. We hear of the difficult times growing up and how Chantelle was able to overcome these obstacles, eventually launching a career in modeling.

But it was to be Celebrity Big Brother that would change the course of Chantelle's life forever. She tells of the moment she first discovered she'd been picked, what really went on behind the scenes - the clashes of personalities in the house, the fallings out... and, of course, her falling in love with Preston.

Winning Big Brother was a defining moment, and the madness that followed in those first few days outside of the house was to be just the beginning of Chantelle's new dream life. Learning to become accustomed to her new found fame hasn't been straightforward, but Chantelle has always kept her feet firmly on the ground.

But it has been her love for Preston that has been the real fairy tale in Chantelle's extraordinary journey. She tells how their love grew away from the glare of paparazzi, and how this whirlwind romance ended up becoming the wedding of the year.

In this honest and open autobiography, Chantelle shares her secret hopes and dreams for the future and looks back on the past year and reflects on just what an amazing fairy tale it's been.

By: Chantelle Houghton
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9780099505587
ISBN 10: 0099505584
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 May 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chantelle Houghton was born in Essex in 1983. Before entering Celebrity Big Brother, she worked as a model and Paris Hilton lookalike. After winning Big Brother, beating 10 'real' celebrities, Chantelle presented E4's Chantelle- Living the Dream and has also hosted Chantelle's Dream Dates. She lives with her husband Preston in Hove.

Reviews for Living the Dream: My Story

This is an enjoyable insight with great pics. Fans will love it! Star Magazine We really are fascinated by Chantelle Houghton...Living the Dream is her story of how she went from life as a Paris Hilton look-a-like to falling in love with Preston The Western Mail Series astonishing autobiography The News of the World We enjoyed reading about life in the (Big Brother) house...and how Chantelle really felt about Preston in those early days. And of course the fairy-tale wedding ticked our happy ending box heat Chantelle shares her secret hopes and dreams for the future and looks back on the past year and reflects on just what an amazing fairy tale it's been. Bless! 69 Magazine