Christie Brinkley released her revelatory memoir “Uptown Girl,” which was written with Sarah Toland.
Background on Christie Brinkley
Brinkley is an actress, model, entrepreneur, illustrator, photographer, humanitarian, bestselling author, Smile Train ambassador, environmental health and wellness activist, as well as owner of Bellissima wines.
Throughout her illustrious career in the industry, which has spanned over five decades, she has been photographed on six continents, over 30 countries, and has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide.
‘Uptown Girl’ book
In “Uptown Girl,” Brinkley takes us on a trip down memory line throughout her life and career, and she doesn’t hold anything back. Brinkley is not afraid to be raw and vulnerable, and her vulnerability is the reader’s reward.
For the first time ever, Brinkley is candid about what life has been like, both in front of and behind the cameras.
Her stories are both heartening, sincere, and eye-opening, as she recounts her most formative chapters, including the betrayal she experienced by her biological father as a child, her lifelong passion for art, her whirlwind career, her four tumultuous marriages—including her heartbreaking divorce from the “Piano Man” Billy Joel, and the harrowing experiences that almost cut her life short.
“Uptown Girl” by Christie Brinkley is available on digital service providers via HarperCollins by clicking here.
The Verdict
Overall, Christie Brinkley’s new book “Uptown Girl” is compelling from star to finish. It is warm, resonant, frank, and heartfelt.
Her life story is an inspiration to us all, and she is able to take viewers on a wild and bumpy roller coaster of a ride. It can easily be read in two to three days, and readers will walk away with a much deeper appreciation and respect for Brinkley.
Brinkley is a woman who has found the means to go beyond the ordinary, and she was able to redefine modeling and the contemporary pop culture landscape into what it is today.
“Uptown Girl” is highly recommended for all, and it garners an A rating. Well done.
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