{"title":"Rosie Waterland","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Rosie Waterland, a talented author whose works beautifully traverse the realms of autobiography, humour, and self-discovery. Known for her raw honesty and razor-sharp wit, Rosie's books offer readers an enlightening glimpse into her life and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut, \u003cem\u003eThe Anti-Cool Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, is not just another memoir—it's an award-winning, bestselling exploration of a life defined by challenges and triumphs. This brutally honest and hilarious tale was so impactful it became the first book club pick for Jennette McCurdy in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiving further into Rosie's literary collection, \u003cem\u003eBroken Brains\u003c\/em\u003e navigates the complex landscape of mental health with sincerity and empathy. Categorised under Health \u0026amp; Wellness, Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, her writings resonate with anyone interested in heartfelt personal stories told with a unique comedic touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're searching for a book that makes you laugh, cry, or both, Rosie Waterland's works offer an engaging and authentic reading experience that will leave a lasting impression. Explore these remarkable books and discover why Rosie has captured the hearts of readers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-anti-cool-girl-by-rosie-waterland-9781460754504","title":"The Anti-Cool Girl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrutal, brave, and hilarious—this is a full-frontal memoir about surviving the very worst that life can throw at you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosie Waterland has never been cool. Growing up in housing commission, Rosie was cursed with a near-perfect, beautiful older sister who dressed like Mariah Carey on a Best \u0026amp; Less budget, while Rosie struggled with various toilet mishaps. She soon realised that she was the Doug Pitt to her sister's Brad, and that cool was not going to be her currency in this life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut that was only one of the problems Rosie faced. With two addicts as parents, she grew up amidst rehab stays, AA meetings, overdoses, narrow escapes from drug dealers, and a merry-go-round of dodgy boyfriends in her mother's life. Rosie watched as her dad passed out, was arrested, vomited, and had to talk her mum out of killing herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an adult, trying to come to grips with her less-than-conventional childhood, Rosie navigated her way through eating disorders, nude acting roles, mental health issues, and awkward Tinder dates. 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When she shared her diagnosis with loved ones, good friend Rosie Waterland proposed the tumour eventually be named 'Jam's Jerky' and kept on display in a jar. While this sensitive proposal was politely declined, there was a reason Jamila had turned to Rosie for support. Rosie knows what it's like to live with a broken brain. After a childhood of abuse and neglect, she had been dealing with significant trauma symptoms for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJamila and Rosie soon discovered their broken brains had more in common than they could ever have imagined. In this brave and honest book, they share their parallel experiences of being sick, alongside the advice of those who've been there before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBroken Brains\u003c\/em\u003e offers exactly what both Jamila and Rosie wish they'd had at the height of their illnesses—comfort, solidarity, and understanding. 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