Ready for Absolutely Nothing
Ready for Absolutely Nothing is a 2022 memoir by Susannah Constantine.[1] It details Constantine's rise to fame as an "It girl" in the 1980s and her subsequent career as a television fashion commentator alongside Trinny Woodall on the show What Not to Wear.[2] The book includes accounts of her interactions with Princess Diana, David Linley, and relationship with Imran Khan.[2][3]
Constantine describes her upbringing in an environment that did not encourage personal ambition or the expression of her opinions, leading to challenges in her early adulthood.[2] She recounts her social life, including hosting dinner parties and her relationships with prominent individuals.[2] The memoir also addresses her struggles with alcoholism, including a pivotal incident in Cornwall that led her to seek help through Alcoholics Anonymous.[2]
Constantine also provides insights into British high society and her personal experiences within it.[2] The memoir concludes with reflections on her life at age 60, highlighting her achievements in marriage, motherhood, and sobriety.[2]
Reception
[edit]The memoir has been reviewed by The Times,[2] The Guardian,[3] and Daily Telegraph.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet the author: Susannah Constantine on new memoir Ready For Absolutely Nothing". sundaypost.com. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Ready for Absolutely Nothing by Susannah Constantine review — Imran Khan, Princess Margaret and me". thetimes.com. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ a b Cooke, Rachel (20 September 2022). "Ready for Absolutely Nothing by Susannah Constantine review – the naked truth | Autobiography and memoir". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
- ^ Gold, Tanya (21 September 2022). "www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/susannah-constantines-memoir-wild-safari-tour-britains-upper/". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-20.