Daniel O'Donnell: My Story - The Official Book (Hardcover)

Always ready with a smile and handshake for those fans he calls friends, O'Donnell takes this opportunity for an intimate chat with old acquaintances. My Story assumes a certain knowledge of its author. If you're here on the off chance, forget it. Those who know his hometown Kincasslagh, his open house tea invitations and much loved mammy, however, will be glad to catch up on old times. The book opens with O'Donnell himself admitting fandom--in his case of country legend Loretta Lynn. He strives throughout to be "one of the people" and, to be honest, the only thing that suggests otherwise is his need to reiterate the fact!

O'Donnell tells us he lives a simple life in comparison to other celebrities. While this doesn't make for edge of the seat entertainment, it is engaging in places with moments of humour (both intentional ... and otherwise). There are rare allusions to out-of-image behaviour--where he sideswipes at the tabloids and council planning departments for example--but otherwise this is wholesome fare to be savoured like your granny's soup.

Sandwiched in the middle of the volume are 16- pages of photos, some of which are exclusive, and the mandatory discography is included at the end. Fans should love it and if you can't make it round to Daniel's for a cuppa, relax, pull on your favourite old jumper, cut a slice of cake and settle down with the next best thing instead. --Helen Lamont --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Daniel O'Donnell's bestselling autobiography is now fully revised and updated with a wealth of extra information - including an account of his star-studded wedding in 2002, and his remarkable success worldwide, breaking Australia and the USA. From humble origins in the small Irish fishing village of Kincasslagh, County Donegal, to his painful breakdown, subsequent recovery, marriage and worldwide success, Daniel charts his ups and downs in his own words. Dedicated to bringing happiness to his hundreds of thousands of loyal fans, Daniel shares his most intimate thoughts on real life behind the headlines, his unchanging faith, charity work and love for his new wife. The book charts his success across the world, looks at his album "Daniel In Blue Jeans", and describes how Sky Television went "live" to the church for 15 minutes to cover Daniel's wedding ceremony.

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