Shaking like a leaf in the wind, Mary is in her dressing room backstage at the X-Factor with her mentor Louis Walsh before her first live show. She is remembering the journey of her life up to this moment. The heartaches, struggles and unfulfilled ambitions and dreams. Now her life is about to change if only she can believe in herself and find her confidence.

This book charts the remarkable life of Mary Byrne, from her early days and first signs of singing talent to her life-changing experience on X-Factor and beyond.

From working on a supermarket checkout to capturing the hearts of millions, Mary tells the full story, including her X-Factor tour, the release of her first solo album, 'Mine and Yours', and her dream concert - performing with Neil Diamond at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.