Product ReviewsLearning to Fly by Victoria Beckham (Hardcover)

Gives insight to a misunderstood icon

Love her or hate her, Victoria Beckham is an icon. First with the Spice Girls and then as one half of Posh in Becks. This book may seem outdated, as it only covers up to her first son. Hence, the kidnap scandals, the attempt to break into America, and the Return of the Spice Girls is omitted.

However, that celebrity aspect is not the reason to buy this book. This book is to understand how Victoria feels - about the world and more importantly herself, where she came from, and the behind the scences details that are actually quiet fascinating to hear.

At first, I found the book difficult to read - I didn't like her writing style (I don't have a comment on how much she wrote herself, it doesn't matter.) As I read, it became more and more fascinating and began to flow. Victoria reveals her modest upbringing and her insecurities - she admits her faults and it is refreshing. She reveals herself to be a grounded, real person. She never claims to be special.

I bought the book because I'm a huge Spice Girls fan. So, I can't help but compare it to Geri Halliwell's books. Geri is just a better writer, I'm sorry. Victoria doesn't go off on insightful tangents like Geri, it's more fact by fact events.

Still, it is a good read and I would recommend it before anyone judges the woman that is Victoria Beckham. I really learned a lot and she is no longer my least favorite Spice Girl. Okay, I'm kidding, but the book realluy made me respect her a lot more and it's a good read. It's better than most autobiographies and the pictures are a nice bonus.Read full review...