Someone Like Me
Someone Like Me by Penny Lancaster, published by Bloomsbury USA on November 25, 2025, is a memoir that explores the author’s life experiences, highlighting both her fortunate upbringing and the challenges she has faced. With 368 pages, this edition presents a candid account of Lancaster’s journey, including her relationships, motherhood, and her advocacy for women’s safety following personal trauma.
In this memoir, Lancaster shares her story with empathy and humor, aiming to resonate with readers who may face similar struggles. She discusses her experiences with bullying, undiagnosed dyslexia, and the impact of a sexual assault, which propelled her into activism as a Special Constable for the City of London Police. The narrative also touches on her journey through IVF, supporting loved ones with cancer, and dealing with depression and menopause, all while navigating a life in the public eye. Through her reflections, Lancaster emphasizes the importance of authenticity and resilience in overcoming life’s obstacles.
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Penny Lancaster counts herself as incredibly lucky. She had a loving upbringing, her life with husband Rod Stewart has spanned continents, she’s made incredible friendships, become part of an amazing family and embraced motherhood.
But it’s not all been plain-sailing. From being relentlessly bullied at school and underestimated because of undiagnosed dyslexia, Penny also experienced a harrowing sexual assault as a young girl. This has made her a staunch campaigner for women’s safety and, these days, she regularly puts in hours as a Special Constable for the City of London Police, where her primary concern is making the streets safe for women.
She’s also navigated the challenges of having the weight of the world’s scrutiny thrust upon her in her twenties, undergone IVF treatment, supported loved ones through cancer diagnoses, overcome her own depression and manoeuvred through menopause. Amongst a heady mix of royalty, rock legends and renegades, her story is one of resilience.
In Someone Like Me Penny tells her full story for the first time, with a natural empathy and humour that she hopes will help others on their own life journey. She shares her wisdom from hard-earned lessons, showing that the key to navigating both storms and sunshine is staying true to you.
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