- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (14 May 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140084762
- ISBN-13: 978-0140084764
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 132,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ike and Tina Turner were one of the rock sensations of the Sixties. Then Tina made a solo comeback and is now one of the top female performers on the pop scene. This book tells the story that lies behind her success, from her first taste of stardom and the brutality which forced her to leave Ike and the "act", through the years of obscurity to her return to prominence with her bestselling, award-winning album, "Private Dancer".
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
After following Tina Turner for over 20 years, I bought this book a few years ago. I would recommend fans of Tina's and anyone else for that matter to buy this book. It is entertaining, moving and truely amazing. In fact it is 'Simply the Best'!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This has to be one of the most interesting books of all time.
Its done in style, not only do you get Kurts side but all the way through the book you get write ups from Tina herself , and many other people involved in tina's life.
I myself have read this book more than once, it is one you can read time and time again and not get fedup with.
The film is nothing really like the book, between book and film i would say that the book gives much more of an insight into Tina's life and how she deals with things.
When you have read this book you can not help but feel total addmeration for this woman, she comes over as a very strong willed person who has the faith to believe that anything in life is up for the taking.
This is one book i could never part with.
Thankyou Tina and kurt for a book well worth reading.
Its done in style, not only do you get Kurts side but all the way through the book you get write ups from Tina herself , and many other people involved in tina's life.
I myself have read this book more than once, it is one you can read time and time again and not get fedup with.
The film is nothing really like the book, between book and film i would say that the book gives much more of an insight into Tina's life and how she deals with things.
When you have read this book you can not help but feel total addmeration for this woman, she comes over as a very strong willed person who has the faith to believe that anything in life is up for the taking.
This is one book i could never part with.
Thankyou Tina and kurt for a book well worth reading.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I found this book after seeing a Larry King Live interview with Tina Turner in which she discusses her life and the Buddhist practice she credits with helping turning her life around, Soka Gakkai. This book is the most inspirational life-story of a living person I've ever read! I've since read and re-read this book a few times, as well as other books that are related to the Buddhism she practices. At first, it was hard for me to believe someone like Tina could also be a Buddhist, but now that I've read more about it I completely understand.
I'm so glad Tina mentioned Soka Gakkai and Daisaku Ikeda in the interview, because she didn't directly discuss them in this book. I also found the BEST book about Tina's Buddhism which I highly recommend - it's called "The Buddha in Daily Life" by Richard Causton.
Tina is the greatest! A true rock and roll Buddhist Goddess! Nam-myoho-renge-kyo...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
fantastic
i watched the film, and had to get the book. i had me taken only 3 days to read this book. it was an emotional rollercoster. Read more
Published 21 months ago by simmy
Excellent!
A very good biography/autobiography about this vrilliant singer. It makes you realise what life was like for her during her early career with Ike Turner and you wonder where she... Read more
Published 22 months ago by G. Youngman
Bought for Girlfriend
It was what it said.......a 2nd hand book......good condition.....delivery was very quick.....I will use this seller again....thanks.
Published on 20 Jun 2009 by Mark Lea
Awesome
I love Tina Turner's music and I love her as a person now that I know the story behind her incredible life and career. I wish I had found this sooner. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2002
A book of determination, strength, power and triumph
Tinas life is portrayed in a flowing easy to read way, with the un folding story of her life, more elaborate than a hollywood production. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1999
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