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Mental health and, in particular suicide amongst men, continues to be a taboo topic for many people. So it's great to see a young celebrity opening up to the world in such a raw and honest way. In Are You Really OK?, Roman Kemp speaks candidly about his emotions, life experiences and how he dealt with tragedy when a close friend took his own life. His book is funny in places, sad in others, and an inspiration to his fans and readers, as so many people don't open up and share their thoughts and feelings, particularly at times when they need to the most. Roman Kemp talks about everything that matters in his life - everything that shapes how he feels and what he does - from family and friends to hobbies, activities and his career, as well as his hopes for the future. I enjoyed really Are You Really OK? and would encourage adults of all ages to read it too.
Victoria Goldman
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Are You Really OK? Synopsis
Capital DJ Roman Kemp has achieved much success but he hasn’t had an easy ride. He’s battled depression since the age of 15, once contemplated suicide, and has bravely fought to smash the stigma still surrounding medication and mental health.
The lifelong Arsenal supporter grafted his way to Capital’s highly coveted Breakfast slot - and pulled in record-beating listeners with his cheeky sense of humour. Who else could convince Ed Sheeran to tattoo Roman’s leg on air, drive around London playing cab-roulette with James Corden, get Craig David to freestyle rap, or rope Lewis Capaldi into a life-drawing class?
Then, in 2019, Roman won over yet more fans coming third in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, with his uncanny impressions of everyone from Ant and Dec to his mate Harry Styles. Here, for the first time, Roman’s ready to reveal the things that weren't captured on camera, and how his time in the jungle changed his whole outlook on life.
During the pandemic Roman’s life changed when his best friend - the producer who’d nurtured his career every step of the way - tragically took his own life. Amidst the shock, loss and confusion, Roman bravely made a moving BBC3 documentary about the alarming rates of suicide amongst young males. He’s well aware he too, could have been a statistic.
In this page-turning book - peppered with hilarious and surprising anecdotes from his youth - Roman also unflinchingly tackles the taboo of suicide, in the hope that by talking about his own struggles and sharing advice, he can help others. Roman shares all the experiences that have shaped him, and why love, marriage and having his own family one day are so important to his future dreams.
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