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Memoirs (Hardcover)

by Nana Mouskouri (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 394 pages
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (11 Oct 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0297844695
  • ISBN-13: 978-0297844693
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.2 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 94,331 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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For more than 40 years Nana Mouskouri has been a global singing sensation, from her earliest childhood memories of mid-Thirties Greece to her unstoppable rise to the summit of her profession. She tells of life as a child, experiencing the horrors of war and privation, victimised by bitter parental discord, stigmatised by her father's fatal addiction to gambling. She was a shy inhibited teenager with a passion for singing, a girl compelled to choose between her love of classical music and her fascination with popular song. As a highly successful adult, she has been racked by uncertainty and the torments of love, a woman struggling to balance music - her raison d'etre - with her role as wife and mother. Here she describes the life of the star we all know, from her beginnings in the nightclubs of Athens to her triumphs on the world's most glittering stages. Nana launches us into her international tours, taking us to Canada, the United States, Japan and Australasia as well as every country in Europe. She describes how she fought to win over audiences everywhere. In Britain, for example, she enjoyed dazzling success after her first English album Over and Over was released. In quick succession, twenty-three of her titles appeared in the charts. In Australia, she achieved fourteen gold discs in 1974 alone. Hers is a rich and astonishing life, studded with exceptional encounters and friendships: the incomparable trumpeter Quincy Jones, a musician Nana had secretely worshipped since childhood, introduced her to the United States and became her producer; Yvonne Littlewood, the BBC producer, made Nana a leading star of British television in the 1960s and remains one of her closest friends. Queen Elizabeth II, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, and the Empress Farah Diba of Iran are among the galaxy of extraordinary figures who played a vital part in Nana's career. Intimate, rich in humanity and music, a spotlit global tour, Nana's book is an event.

About the Author
Nana Mouskouri was born in Athens and continues to be one of the most successful popular singers in the world. She was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 1993, and served as a mMmber of the European Parliament in the 1990s.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Memoirs, 11 Nov 2007
By Dan Lalu (Mexico) - See all my reviews
Nana Mouskouri delivers us this magnificent book full of emotions and sincerity. From the very beginning you take part of that scarred childhood of Nana's and later on you learn the things that have turned Nana Mouskouri into what she is today... the greatest singer of all times! I highly recommend this book to all Nana fans and even if you're not a Nana fan this book will give some advices and will show you the true colours of a simple and sincere woman.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Memoirs, 18 Mar 2008
By Barrie Scott (Sutton Coldfield, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a very beautifully written and moving biography, which I could not put down. I learned much about Nana's childhood and early life, as well as the revelation that - as her music became her saviour - it also became her ruler, and jeopardised her marriage and relationship with her children. 'I was fat and ugly but singing made me beautiful and made people love me' could be the strap line for this book. She certainly dedicated her life to music, and brought beauty to her and others' lives. But she also sacrificed much, and at times - one might say selfishly - chose her singing above her family. Nevertheless it is well written, engaging and informative, and will move you to tears more than once.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Remarkable Woman!!!, 21 Jan 2008
By Mrs. G. J. Neale "Gloryb" (Herefordshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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I have been a fan of Nana Mouskouri, since the 70's, so couldn't wait to read her book. I took my time savouring each chapter, to make it last longer! It was open, honest very readable and amazing! From her early life during the 2nd World War, through her endeavours to suceed as a singer, to fulfil her dreams of a life in music & song! And what a life she has had! The one over-riding factor that runs throughout the story of her life, is humility. She truly is a remarkable women with a big heart, showing respect for her ability to convey the joys of life and above all love! Anyone who is interested in the artistry of "the singer", will find something in this book, as Nana has told her story with honesty, truth and remarkable admiration for the special people, she has encountered on her journeys, around the world!
I recommend this book to those like minded souls who enjoy good music and that exceptional voice! Thankyou Nana!
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