Society's Child: My Autobiography (Unabridged)
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Publisher Description
Audie Award, Narration by the Author or Authors, 2013
Grammy Award Winner, Best Spoken Word Album, 2013
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The book that inspired the award-winning documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer and author, Janis Ian took the stage at age fifteen with a revolutionary song about interracial relationships, "Society's Child." It was 1966 and the country responded with both hostility and accolades. The song went to #1, and Janis was caught in the maelstrom of a divided country. Terrified by the hatred directed at her, she left the music industry, only to return a few years later with the worldwide hit "At Seventeen." The story never ends-her songs are currently used by artists as diverse as Bette Midler, John Mellencamp, and Celine Dion; and she is considered one of the pre-eminent acoustic guitarists of our era by such notables as Chet Atkins.
In "Society's Child," you'll journey with Janis as she spends time with luminaries of the century-Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin-singers and songwriters who both influenced and befriended her. Her book takes an unblinking look at the music business, her own remarkable path through it, and what was really happening backstage-with honesty and integrity.
Customer Reviews
Fascinating and engaging!
The life story of one of the greatest singer songwriters of a generation.
Her story, in her own words, with the added bonus of tracks of many of her best loved songs. What a treat. If you don't know who Janis Ian is, think Taylor Swift meets Adele with a touch of Joan Baez for garnish. Multi Grammy award nominee, winner of several Grammys in different genre's. A must own. You may not know her, but you probably know or have heard her songs performed.
Only One Janis Ian
I had truly forgotten what a remarkable and talented lady she is. Always such a pleasure to listen to her songs.