- Hardcover: 322 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion Books; First Edition First Printing edition (Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 078686494X
- ISBN-13: 978-0786864942
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 15.7 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 926,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having always been a fan of Donny Osmond since the early 70s, I had my eyes well and truely opened when I read this book. It was well written and an absorbing read that took you behind the "image" looking inside the man, his achievements, his ideals and his weaknesses. My partner (who I might add was never an Osmond fan) also read this book and couldn't put it down either!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is a truly inspirational book, Donny takes us through the joy and heartache of his childhood, growing up in the shadow of his famous brothers only to get caught up in the showbiz whirl, while still wanting to remain a child himself. To the heady days of the 70s when he was on nearly every teenage girls bedroom wall. He talks with great love and passion for his wife and his family and the anxiety of his social phobia during his triumphant return to acting in 'Joseph'. It really is a must for every Osmond fan, it shows a side of Donny we never knew existed.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I first met Donny Osmond in 1978 and I've had the priviledge of interviewing him for a magazine article which had as its focus his role as a father and husband. In 1983 I started working for his brother Alan, so I thought this book would just be a fun review of the family I thought I knew everything about. Wow! Did I learn a lot, and I really understand more clearly now who Donny Osmond really is. I've always thought he was kind, gracious, and generous man, but my respect for him has grown a hundredfold after reading his book. Whether you think you like him or not, I hope you'll take the opportunity to see Donny, and the entire Osmond family, in a new, more meaningful light. One of the best biographies I've ever read.
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I was too young to have lived through the Osmond era, I only knew Donny from singing in Joseph and as the boy who sang Puppy Love but this book was brilliant. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2003 by "jellytottyjo"
unputable read
i also like many other people read this book within two days. i normally dont read that much but i could not put this one down. i was up until 2 am reading it. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2003 by Ms. A. M. Coleman
The joy and pain and joy and pain of Donny Osmond
A very honest portrait of a star who was tossed aside when the world of show business decided it had had enough of Donny. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 1999
We Need more Donny Osmonds in this world.
I applaud Donny. I read his book within 2 days and I started reading it again. As a child in the 60's I was teased for loving Donny and I don't regret it. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999
Donny......Thanks for a Wonderful book!
I just finished reading the book and I really didn't know alot about Donny, I found him just an honest guy making a living for his family and wanting to be good at it! Read more
Published on 1 Sep 1999
Thank You Donny for Talking about Panic Attacks!!!
I used to watch the Donny and Marie show in the 70's and now I love the new Donny and Marie show! I'm so glad to have respectable people to look up to, there are so few left! Read more
Published on 17 Aug 1999
Donny is all over the world
I used to enjoy watching the old Donny & Marie show in the 1970s in my home town, Iran. However on a recent visit, I was surprised to see an ad for his book at a bookstore in... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1999
No Wonder This Book Is A Top Seller!
So Donny Osmond is just like the rest of us, after all! Who knew?! It took a lot of swallowing of pride for Donny to spill his guts in this book. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1999
I'm a fan all over again!
I bought this book after my mother cleaned out my room and sent me all the albums I have ever owned. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 1999
I loved the book. I find Donny as a mentor in my life.
I was a fan since I was 8 years old. He was 16. I thought he was the greatest then and the greatest now. I grew up with his music and his family. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 1999
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