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Finding My Voice [Kindle Edition]

Russell Watson
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The inspirational autobiography from Britain's home-grown Pavarotti - megastar Russell Watson

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Russell 'The Voice' Watson is a star with a real story to tell. While most stars of today find success early, Russell was still working in a Salford factory at the age of 30. He spent the evenings singing in working men's clubs for extra cash to keep the bailiffs from his family's door. The chairman of Manchester United gave him his big break in May 1999: the opportunity to sing at Old Trafford. His extraordinary performance was quickly followed by a record deal and his phenomenal debut album.Despite his outward success, Russell struggled with his health and family life. His rapid rise to fame led to a bitter divorce from his childhood sweetheart and his private life being splashed across the tabloids. Then last year he was struck down by a life-threatening brain tumour. This plunged Russell into a deep depression and it was only the thought of leaving his two children fatherless that kept him going. Just when it seemed he was fully recovered he collapsed again while recording and had to have emergency surgery on a second brain tumour that threatened his voice, his sight and his life.Now, in his own words, Russell tells us the amazing story of his life.

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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This is Russell Watson's first - and hopefully not last - autobiography, and is an essential item not only for dedicated fans but also a thoroughly good read for anyone interested in how fate, luck, talent and enthusiasm play their part in a person's destiny.

The book is written loosely in the form of a diary. Starting in October 2007 the chapters combine his childhood to adult journey with latter day experiences of success mixed with his recent traumatic health challenges. Two eight page sections of colour photos give a lovely insight into the success story, and the final entry in the diary is February 2008, providing a year of writing but a lifetime of experiences.

The story of his performance of Nessun Dorma, at Old Trafford for Manchester United's final game of the 1999 season, is unforgetable. So too is the account of his meeting with Pavarotti, one of his great idols.

Well written, in Russell's easy style of talking, and compulsive reading for his fans. It's also a chance for his critics to judge him better and maybe offer a more thoughtful opinion.

The 'voice' has spoken!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic read 11 July 2008
Format:Hardcover
I've loved and admired Russell for many years and reading this book has made me love and admire him even more. He's gone through life working extremely hard and the terrible health issues he's had to over come have been horrendous for him, his family, his friends and all his millions of fans. He is an inspiration to everyone and I couldn't put this book down. He's very witty and the book will have you laughing at the mischief he got into when he was younger and crying as you join him on his emotional rollercoaster through his illness. Read it, you won't regret it.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Helen97
Format:Hardcover
This book was almost devoured in one sitting such was my interest in the subject matter. The book is very thought provoking and moving and you get a real feel of Russell's recent health struggles and how elated he is to finally reach the end of his treatment. There are lots of interesting anecdotes from Russell's hugely successful career and you really get a glimpse at the real Russell!
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Getting to know Russell Watson.
I really enjoyed reading this book - it was as if I was personally meeting Russell and he was telling me his life story. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mrs. V. A. O'connor
have read better
bit boring--has undoubtedly overcome huge health problems--but nonetheless have read more enjoyable books !!! Read more
Published 8 days ago by shazzer
good hard backed book
good hard backed book ,very low price and free postage ,ive only got half way through the book so far ,but its very intresting .
Published 4 months ago by jan
Bravo! Maestro!
I'm an American. I had never heard of Russell Watson until I researched the fellow who was singing in Captain Correlli's Mandolin, the film with Nicholas Cage. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Muse of Time and Silence
this man is NOT an opera singer.
russell watson is NOT an opera singer. he's barely a singer. apart from the fact that he couldn't actually sustain his voice through a whole opera his voice just isn't good... Read more
Published 7 months ago by dorothy sayers
Brilliant!
I really loved this book and couldn't put it down once I started reading it.
I am a huge fan of Russell Watson and think this book has been really well written. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tozzie
Excellent autobiography
This is an amusing, at times sad story as he conquers two brain tumour operations, but a brilliantly written book.Such a good read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mollyx
great worth buying
You have to be a fan and understand Russell to enjoy this and his sense of humour being a northern lad. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Philip R. Gardner
Russell Watson
Typical Russell,amuzing account of his life so far.Has a few laughts spread throught.If intrested in Russell its worth a read.
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by Eugene Hall
Full of little surprises
My personal discovery of Russell Watson, was on a visit from the USA to the UK, where I ended up flat on my back, in excrutiating pain, from a back injury. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Iris R. Simantel
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