Elkie Brooks is a genuine national treasure. Blessed with one of the richest and most distinctive voices in showbusiness, she has been entertaining people around the world for the last five decades. Her professional debut at age 15 began a career that has spanned most musical genres and collaborations with some of the finest musicians of their generation, making her a household name. Along the way she has recorded some of the most iconic songs in rock history, including Lilac Wine, Sunshine After the Rain, Fool (If You Think It s Over) and her signature tune Pearl s A Singer. But the road to stardom was never an easy journey. Along the way she has experienced hardships that would have daunted most, and dealt with them with the same spirit, grit and determination that colours the extraordinary emotional power of her singing. In Finding My Voice, Elkie tells her remarkable story in her own unique voice, laying bare the nuts and bolts of stardom and her commitment to the great passion of her life music.
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A warm, enlightening memoir --The Beat
"No sensational celebrity stories here, which is refreshing…Just a well written life story of a gifted artist with a distinctive voice and a very strong character, who was born to sing" --Smooth Radio
"No sensational celebrity stories here, which is refreshing…Just a well written life story of a gifted artist with a distinctive voice and a very strong character, who was born to sing" --Smooth Radio
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Elkie Brooks has had sixteen UK hit albums in twenty-five years. She continues to record, releasing her twentieth studio album, Powerless, in 2010. She performs and tours regularly.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By evsajo
Format:Hardcover
This was a really interesting book and didn't pull any punches about Elkie's life including drink, drugs and almost financial ruin.
It explained her childhood, being brought up in a jewish family, and then her journey, from quite a young age,into the music industry.
I was amazed at her life in the last 20 years and the enormous problems she and her family experienced, and how they coped and stayed strong.
This book is well worth reading even if you are not an Elkie Brooks fan. A thoroughly entertaining read . *****Finding My Voice: Elkie Brooks
It explained her childhood, being brought up in a jewish family, and then her journey, from quite a young age,into the music industry.
I was amazed at her life in the last 20 years and the enormous problems she and her family experienced, and how they coped and stayed strong.
This book is well worth reading even if you are not an Elkie Brooks fan. A thoroughly entertaining read . *****Finding My Voice: Elkie Brooks
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Gilly
Format:Hardcover
This is a brilliant book! it is the fantastic story of an amazing lady with an awesome voice, one of our best ever singers and performers.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By dave jones
Format:Hardcover
Elkie Brooks has to be the best all round singer the U.K. has ever produced.
This I found to be funny in parts ans also sad.
If you think this woman ,has had it easy since her chart success, you are so wrong.
It give you an insite to the music buisness, also a journey full of ups and a lot of downs.
A great read.
This I found to be funny in parts ans also sad.
If you think this woman ,has had it easy since her chart success, you are so wrong.
It give you an insite to the music buisness, also a journey full of ups and a lot of downs.
A great read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Greig Mcgill
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having been a fan of Elkie Brooks for over 30 years I was very exited when I heard this book was coming out ... I started reading it yesterday afternoon and was so "absorbed" by its content I didn't put the book down until I had finished it ( 2am this morning ).
It doesn't matter if you are a fan or not , this book pulls no punches , its a raw and gritty story which covers the highs and devastating lows of what has been ( and still is ) a remarkable career .
Without giving too much away we are taken on an emotional journey which started back in 1945 in Manchester when Elaine Bookbinder came into the world , her Jewish upbringing and how it shaped her life , the drink , the drugs , the chart successes, the financial ruin and so much more .
This is a story of triumph over adversity , this book will shock you in parts , make you laugh , make you cry, and for me the moral of this story is that if you have a talent and the support of your family you can overcome whatever life throws at you.
An inspirational story from an inspirational lady ... buy it today ... you will not be disappointed .
It doesn't matter if you are a fan or not , this book pulls no punches , its a raw and gritty story which covers the highs and devastating lows of what has been ( and still is ) a remarkable career .
Without giving too much away we are taken on an emotional journey which started back in 1945 in Manchester when Elaine Bookbinder came into the world , her Jewish upbringing and how it shaped her life , the drink , the drugs , the chart successes, the financial ruin and so much more .
This is a story of triumph over adversity , this book will shock you in parts , make you laugh , make you cry, and for me the moral of this story is that if you have a talent and the support of your family you can overcome whatever life throws at you.
An inspirational story from an inspirational lady ... buy it today ... you will not be disappointed .
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Young
Format:Hardcover
This is a very good read . As a fan for many years , Elkie has kept a lot away from people and dealt with it her way . She tells it from the heart . There is no way any of the singers of today would have survived like she has . Go on buy it you will enjoy the read
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Fieldsuk
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fantastic read plenty of ups but some major lows as well. A brilliant expose of the perils of the music industry and the practices adopted by record companies. Elkie ended up with 2 months to get out of her house in Woody Bay and ended up living in a mobile home - none of her fans knew about this. How the hell she got through it all is just amazing but she wouldn't have lasted for 50 years in the business unless she was a tough lady. A very good read give it a go
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is very rare for me to pick a book up and read, only do this on holiday. I have followed Elkie since 1977 so i thought it would be a insight into what went on behind the scene. I am not disapointed. She has been very truthfully about some of her songs and tours, her home life famliy money you name she has not heald back. She said that if she did not write the book one day someone would do a unauthorise one. I am glad she has it's a work of art, i am half way through and cannot put it down. Well worth the wait.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Bettyboo
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I didn't know an awful lot about Elkie and wouldn't necessarily have been curious to buy her autobiography but I saw her being interviewed on Breakfast t.v. back in the summer talking about her book which she'd recently had published. I was impressed with the interview and loved the way she came across so on that basis bought it.
Unfortunately, I've only recently had a chance to read her book but I'm glad I did as I've really enjoyed it. It's searingly honest and funny and she comes across as a warm, strong person who if she's your friend, she'll always be there for you.
I found it extremely interesting hearing all about her early life as apart from knowing her original surname, I knew nothing else. As mentioned before, she is very honest and there is no "sugar coating" - she describes everyone in great detail and says it like it is. I appreciated this as sometimes people's bios are that they loved and liked everybody and that everyone is perfect.
She is upfront that she did have issues with alcohol (this is resolved and in the past) but she didn't dwell on this or go into great detail - it wouldn't have been necessary and I am so glad this wasn't a focus as she has achieved and done so much in her file. Again, sometimes with people in the public eye, my feeling is that they can inadvertently glamorise alcohol and drug issues and give the impression that if you haven't been through it/experienced this then you're not the real deal. Not so in my opinion!
She comes across as a "real" person - someone who is completely honest and truthful about herself and her experiences. There are also plenty of amusing anecdotes and comments which add to a very enjoyable read.
Unfortunately, I've only recently had a chance to read her book but I'm glad I did as I've really enjoyed it. It's searingly honest and funny and she comes across as a warm, strong person who if she's your friend, she'll always be there for you.
I found it extremely interesting hearing all about her early life as apart from knowing her original surname, I knew nothing else. As mentioned before, she is very honest and there is no "sugar coating" - she describes everyone in great detail and says it like it is. I appreciated this as sometimes people's bios are that they loved and liked everybody and that everyone is perfect.
She is upfront that she did have issues with alcohol (this is resolved and in the past) but she didn't dwell on this or go into great detail - it wouldn't have been necessary and I am so glad this wasn't a focus as she has achieved and done so much in her file. Again, sometimes with people in the public eye, my feeling is that they can inadvertently glamorise alcohol and drug issues and give the impression that if you haven't been through it/experienced this then you're not the real deal. Not so in my opinion!
She comes across as a "real" person - someone who is completely honest and truthful about herself and her experiences. There are also plenty of amusing anecdotes and comments which add to a very enjoyable read.
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Great Read
Lots of things I never knew about Elks. See her many years ago, would love to again. Good read, true, funny and sad. Loved it.
Published 1 month ago by bobbybox
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Found It!
This is avery down-to-earth account of a true star. Elkie has a literary voice as unique as her singing one and the book reads beautifully, drawing the reader into her life with... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. John Gayton
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Superb read
Superb read about a superb singer. Great stuff. Simply my favourite singer for many years.
Long may Elkie continue to entertain us.
Long may Elkie continue to entertain us.
Published 2 months ago by Maggie Crewe
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Sorry Tale
Nothing to write home about. I am sure there is more of interest to know about this singer. This falls sadly flat
Published 3 months ago by David James Jolley
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Great
Very good book what more could I say. blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Published 4 months ago by Mrs.M.P Forrest
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very good book service
this book arrived in very quick time as did not know what to buy for my wife and I had read about these reviews before so thought I would send off for this book as it is so very... Read more
Published 5 months ago by jonnyc
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How Elike made it & the alternative to the lights and the hype....
With any autobiography - you have to have an interest in the person or what they do or achieve to want to know more about them and how they achieved what they did. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dave F :)
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A strong and truthful memoir
What a refreshing change to find a modern musician's autobiography that is both honest and modest. This is no 'name and shame' pop blockbuster. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Keith
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Elkie - 50 year's on
Elkie - well what can you say! she's set the soundtrack to ourlives and has recorded at least 4 of the most influential British albums - Two Days Away, Shooting Star (amazing... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Andy Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars
very interesting
Enjoyed reading this book although not sure now what I think about Ms Brooks.
Undoubtedly she can sing but comes across as either extremely unlucky, very naive or just stupid. Read more
Undoubtedly she can sing but comes across as either extremely unlucky, very naive or just stupid. Read more
Published 10 months ago by sw1
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