The Woman I Was Born to Be
My Story
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3.5 • 8 Ratings
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- $18.99
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- $18.99
Publisher Description
In April 2009, a modest middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britain’s Got Talent touched the hearts of millions all over the world. From singing karaoke in local pubs to a live performance with an eighty-piece orchestra in Japan’s legendary Budokan Arena and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an international superstar. This astonishing transformation has not always been easy for her, faced with all the trappings of celebrity, but in the whirlwind of attention and expectation, she has always found calm and clarity in music. Susan was born to sing. Now, for the first time, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Boyle made headlines when she opened her mouth on Britain's Got Talent to reveal a remarkable voice hidden in an unassuming package. The world fell in love with her humble and effusive personality, but turned on her just as quickly; forget the real Boyle, it's the "difficult" Boyle who sells tabloids. Sticking strictly to the formula, Boyle tells her tale, from childhood hardships to difficult school years to, finally, success on the international stage. She has a refreshing sense of humor, but the lightness can create disquiet when actual difficulties are skimmed over. This is the softest of accounts, simplistically written, high on faith and low on substance. It might pacify some readers, but those expecting something substantial will feel coddled. Photos.
