I’m No Angel

From Victoria’s Secret Model to Role Model

De: Kylie Bisutti

Narrado por: Amy Rubinate

In December 2011, 21-year-old Victoria’s Secretmodel Kylie Bisutti stunned the fashion industry when she chose faith over fameand fortune and made the switch from supermodel to role model.

In I’m No Angel, Kylie shares her story - from her early years struggling to make it big in the cut-throat world of modeling, her big break winning the Victoria’s Secret Runway Angel competition, and the disillusionment and spiritual warfare that followed, to the moment she realized she could no longer reconcile her career with her Christian beliefs, surrendered her life to God, said goodbye to the runway, and dedicated her life to preaching a message of modesty and inner beauty.

Along the way Kylie talks about her personal struggles with inadequacy, low self-esteem, and her near-constant quest for approval in a world where you can never be thin enough, pretty enough, or sexy enough. She helps listeners understand that true beautylies within and that real fulfillment comes from knowing, loving, and serving Christ.

©2013 Kylie Bisutti (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

I'm no Angel

The story was very interesting and educational. I enjoyed the inserted gospel verses. I am grateful that God persists in bringing us to him and his love and salvation.

Honest, intelligent, compelling …kudos for her bravery!

As a former employee of Victoria’s Secret (no, neither as a model nor an Angel) back when Victoria’s Secret was truly a secret, I was intrigued to read this story. I ended my tenure with the company shortly after the Limited Co takeover, the introduction of “Pink” , and the Angels.
My time while I worked with Victoria’s Secret was all positive and to this day one of my favorite jobs. At the time it was a beautiful, feminine, classy, and elegant place to shop. A few short years later I was horrified to see what looked like a 14 year old girl ( an “Angel”) on a poster in the window. Mind you I was only in my 20s . It was jarring to the point of disturbing. It was neither beautiful nor sexy but horrifying.
Years later the allegations of abuse and harassment, not mention Jeffery Epstein connection, were not surprising.

I read Kylie’s story curious to hear about her experience and the mindset behind a young woman who chooses this trajectory. She did not disappoint and to be honest, her motives were just like the rest of ours, to be seen known, and loved.

I appreciate Kylie’s story because it comes full circle to the only thing that matters..,who we are to God …who sees us, knows us, and loves us more than we can imagine.

I applaud Kylie for the choice she made to be brave enough to walk away.

On a final note, this book is very well written however I feel the narrator/ reader may have been miscast. She read it in a kind of “Marilyn Monroe-esque “ breathy voice that I felt dumbed down
Kylie, which I found to be in great contrast to both the written word and Kylie’s actual voice .( Kylie’s real voice is soft but honest, strong, and conveys humility.)

Overall though, a 5 star book!

Words for teen girls from someone who has lived it

Very inspiring! every teenager girl should read this. It gives insight to what guys really think.

First person experience I’ve wanted to hear

I am grateful for Kylie’s vulnerable and honest accounting of her time in the modeling and fashion industry. This will be one of the resources I go through with my daughters, eventually my sons and in premarital counseling sessions.

Great story, narration drove me nuts!

Would you listen to I’m No Angel again? Why?

I would probably read the book if I wanted to reference it again. I don't think I could stand the narration again!

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the story, very thorough and interesting.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Amy Rubinate?

NO! I really couldn't stand her breath-y way of speaking and the way she tries to do men's voices was awful. I can understand that a woman has a hard time speaking like a man but it was forced and made every man in the story sound so creepy!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No it was a bit long for one sitting but I was always looking forward to my next listening session to find out what happens next.

Inspirational

I loved every minute of this reading! So inspiring, no matter your age group. ♥

Wow!

Such an amazing story of faith. I just wish it was narrated by Kylie herself.

Angels walk with us

I loved the honesty and the way Kylie shared her story. Her walk with Our Lord is a truly inspiring account of how she turned her life around. It took great courage to walk away from her lifelong dreams especially since she was at the top of her career. This book is an excellent read for all young girls who struggle with some of the issues Kylie struggled with.
A very motivational story. 👍🏻

Great message from a wise woman.

This was a well written and moving story. She brought out a lot of good points that I hope females of all ages listen to. I do hope the men who are fathers listen to this story also. Maybe they will begin to realize how important they are in their daughters lives especially as they go thru their teen years. I definitely recommend this story.

Eye opening!!

I would like to say GLORY TO GOD!!! I am so grateful to Him for redemptive love. Kylie and Mike God bless you two. Mike thank you for loving your wife so well in Christ! Thank you for stepping out of the way and praying for her! You let the Lord do His job with no hesitations. Kylie thank you for listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit had you not there would be so many young girls lost. THis book was not about exposing VS or the modeling industry, it was about exposing what the Lord could do with our lives if we surrender!!!! I will definitely let my teens listen to this book!!!