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Model: A Memoir

Cheryl Diamond

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Pub. Date: May, 2008

ISBN-13: 9780061624766

360pp

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“There are 6.5 billion people on this plane. Sixteen of them are supermodels.” This is the first line of Model: A Memoir. Every year, hundreds of the most beautiful people in the world come to New York to become models. At age fourteen, Cheryl Diamond was one of them. Living on her own in a run-down apartment, Cheryl spent her days on go-sees, runways, and shoots, surviving hand-to-mouth, while taking in everything she could about the tough and sleazy modeling industry. She watched other girls make mistakes, and swore she wouldn't be a victim...until a career-altering event changed her life and nearly ruined her shot at her dream. This is the riveting, true account of Cheryl's triumphant rise, disastrous fall, and phoenix-like comeback in one of the hottest and most demanding industries in the world.

As glamorous as modeling sounds, Cheryl isn't afraid to reveal the less appealing side of modeling. Cheryl was able to stay true to herself despite fears and temptations, and ultimately the story is one of survival and hope. I found her writing engaging and witty. Model is a fascinating inside look at the modeling business. It is simply written because it is targeted at young adults, who I think would enjoy reading this memoir.

Book Room Grade

B-

Review Posted: August 3, 2008

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