I Didn’t See That Coming

Jan 19, 2025 1:38 AM

Author:Andrea Begley,Melanie MacHugh

Andrea Begley stunned the nation with her unique voice and was the brilliant winner of series two of The Voice UK. This is the exclusive story of her journey to the top. From her childhood in Ireland, coming to terms with the loss of 90% of her vision, to her university days and her passion for politics and above all, music.

The Voice was the opportunity Andrea had been waiting for and she made sure nothing would hold her back. In this book, Andrea reveals the moments of terror and triumph, the pressure and euphoria, what it’s really like to work with Danny O’Donoghue and what it feels like to have finally achieved her dream against all odds.

An incredible voice, an incredible woman. This is her story.

Reviews

As good as it gets ... so much on every page ... a great, great book.

—— Chris Evans

It's a romp of a chronicle, a life according to Del Boy, the ultimate cheeky chappy.

—— Daily Telegraph

Jason's account of his 'busy and fulfilling life' is as genuinely genial as the man himself ... his hugely likeable memoirs reveal he's had the last laugh.

—— Daily Mail - Book of the Week

The book is terrific.

—— Richard Bacon

How the son of a market porter gave up a career as an electrician to become one of Britain's most successful and best loved actors ... the long awaited story...

—— Independent

It really is a life story, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

—— Matt Baker, The One Show

He comes across as hugely likeable and approachable.

—— Daily Mail

Touching, funny and warm-hearted.

—— Sunday Mirror

Touching and funny ... it really is a top read.

—— Sun

Written with real charm.

—— Guardian

Affable, humble and unpretentious.

—— Metro

Lovely-jubbly.

—— ES Magazine

An engaging and entertaining read.

—— Daily Express

I absolutely loved reading this because it was just like [he] were talking to me.

—— Lorraine Kelly

An exceptional man who’s led an exceptional life…The book is wonderful ... It made me laugh a lot and then it made me quite weepy at times as well

—— Jo Whiley

Now his autobiography is out in paperback and reading it is like having the man himself talk to you from the comfort of his armchair. It’s a fascinating insight into a lost world … A true gent.

—— Sun

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