Head & Heart : Break-ups, Breakdowns and Being Rosie

Head and Heart is a powerful, frank and moving memoir that follows Helen Flanagan from childhood right up to present day. From her life-changing audition for Coronation Street and the incident that led to leaving Rosie Webster forever, to her relationship with fiance Bristol Rovers' winger Scott Sinclair and its eventual collapse.

‘This is my story, messy and unfiltered. It’s offered to you with an open heart in the hope that somewhere between these lines, you might find something you need.’Helen’s story begins in January 2024, at the lowest point in her life following a breakdown. Years of stress and struggle against the pressures of fame and her own mental health have left her shattered. The only way forward is to reflect and rebuild. Head and Heart is a powerful, frank, and moving memoir that follows Helen from childhood right up to present day. From her life-changing audition for Coronation Street and the incident that led to her leaving Rosie Webster forever, to her relationship with her fiance Bristol Rovers’ winger Scott Sinclair and its eventual collapse and becoming a mum to her three children. In her memoir, Helen retraces every bump in the road and reveals the real woman behind the constant headlines. And, having experienced more ups and downs than most, Helen hopes to help others facing struggles in their lives and to show there really is a way back from rock bottom.