The pop singer Michael Jackson breaks the barrier of silence that has surrounded his private life. He recalls a childhood that was both harsh and joyful, the transformation of the Jackson Five into worldwide stardom, his sometimes difficult relationships with his family, and the inspiration and drive behind his music. He also talks about show ...
The former teen star of "One Day at a Time" reveals her shocking, moving story about growing up in a legendary rock-and-roll family, the personal demons and addictions she has battled, and her struggle to find redemption and peace.
A beloved entertainer, American icon, and "New York Times"-bestselling author imparts on surviving all of life's roadblocks and detours in a collection of friendly musings and heartening advice about learning to survive--and moving forward--with humor and optimism.
In this exuberant, candid memoir, entertainer Chenoweth provides an intimate look at her life as an actress, a Christian, and a small-town girl in the big city, reflecting on how faith and family have kept her grounded in the dysfunctional rodeo of show biz. color photos.
Many know Andrews from "The Sound of Music" and "Mary Poppins." In this memoir, she looks back on her early years with an aspiring vaudeville mom and a loving dad and her role in "Camelot" with Richard Burton at age 20. b&w photos throughout.
The first volume of the long-awaited Bob Dylan autobiography, CHRONICLES, is a first-person journey through three decades. Dylan travels in time from his Minnesota youth to his 1960s Greenwich Village early years--a period of cultural upheaval whose idiosyncrasies and charming eccentricities he describes in stunning detail--and the equally rich ...
The Jacksons are the most famous family in show business, a clan of superstars that has sold more than 200 million records since 1969. To the uninitiated, their story looks like the American Dream come true, but their shocking success came at a high price. . . . La Toya Jackson tells a tale of child abuse, physical violence, and psychological ...
Tonio Treschi is the young heir to a Venetian fortune. After his brother has him kidnapped and castrated, Tonio becomes a singer, one of the Italian male sopranos known as the castrati, and determines to take revenge on his brother.
An opera singer becomes a long-term hostage in a South American country bedeviled by terrorists. Removed from the outside world, hostages and captors gradually forge a life together that, surprisingly, contains its own satisfactions.
Bisexual ladies' (and men's) man John Basil Henderson returns in this sequel to NOT A DAY GOES BY. Someone is doing everything possible to ruin Basil's life--but who is it? Suspects include colorful characters from NOT A DAY GOES BY along with new denizens of E. Lynn Harris's wacky fictional world.
According to author Gerald Clarke, Judy Garland recorded her memories on cassette and began to write a manuscript for an autobiography shortly before her death. Drawing on these materials and on numerous interviews with those who knew Garland, Clarke relates her story, beginning with her troubled childhood, when she suffered the death of her ...
It remains to be seen whether Michael Jackson is exonerated or undone by further revelations in the current child abuse allegations, but however the drama plays out, he remains a source of endless fascination to many people. This biography seeks to explain how Michael Jackson came to be the person he is. It examines to what extent Jackson is a ...
The story of how four young would-be bohemians met in Greenwich Village, fell in love, and changed the course of American music. The book describes how folk music crossed with rock'n'roll to form a new musical style and how the young beatniks rose to fame.
This collection from the "New York Times" bestselling author contains two classic romances set in a world where love the second time around is the greatest treasure of all. Includes "Once More with Feeling" and "Treasures Lost, Treasures Found." Reissue.
Ciccone's extraordinary memoir is based on his 47 years of growing up with, working with, and understanding one of the most famous and controversial woman of our time.
Written with Rolling Stone and MTV journalist Kurt Loder, I, TINA recounts the life of Tina Turner, the singer who, for an international pop audience, came to represent soul music for much of the late 20th century. Born Anna Mae Bullock in the backwater town of Nutbush, Tennessee, Turner's route to stardom was that of many soul singers, via gospel ...
This is the third book in the Spellsong Cycle, transplanted singer-cum-sorceress Anna must choose between a war with the neighboring kingdoms and a civil war within her own.
Renée Fleming, the soprano whose voice is often called "the world's most beautiful," is known not only for her vocal talents but for her attractiveness and approachability. Here she recounts the facts of her stellar career in opera, traveling back to her childhood--when, as the daughter of two voice teachers, she had early ambitions for a career ...
This biography of Frank Sinatra is by his personal manservant, George Jacobs, who recounts with affection but utter candor Sinatra's dealings with the great, the famous, and the glamorous.
The author grew up in Moso, an area of the Himalayas with a matriarchal society, where her intense conflicts with her mother lead her to take a drastic step: leaving home. This is the story of her highly unusual childhood, and the decision that changed her life forever.
The French Canadian singing phenomenon Celine Dion recounts her life story in her colorful and emotional autobiography, MY STORY, MY DREAM. The youngest of 14 children, she displayed a youthful musical talent in family concerts. Recognizing her musical ability, her siblings encouraged her, eventually securing her an audition with the well-known ...
This controversial biography of the singer and actor led to a two-million dollar lawsuit by Sinatra. Kelly reveals every detail about Sinatra's history and musical career, including alleged Mafia connections, his marriage and breakup with Ava Gardner, and affairs with Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland, and others.
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
