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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Corgi (3 Mar 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0552163678
  • ISBN-13: 978-0552163675
  • Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The extraordinary personal story of the Scottish woman who became a global superstar overnight

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In April 2009, a modest middle-aged woman from a village in Scotland was catapulted to global fame when the YouTube video of her audition for Britain's Got Talent touched the hearts of millions all over the world.

From singing karaoke in local pubs to live performance with an eighty-piece orchestra in Japan's legendary Budokan arena and a record-breaking debut album, Susan Boyle has become an international superstar.

This astonishing transformation has not always been easy for Susan, faced with all the trappings of celebrity, but in the whirlwind of attention and expectation, she has always found calm and clarity in music. Susan was born to sing.

Now, for the first time, Susan tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude and an unfailing sense of humour.

'When I strutted onto the stage for that audition, I was a scared wee lassie, still grieving for my mother, not caring how I looked. I think I've grown up a lot in the last year, become more of a lady, and I'm not so frightened anymore. I'm telling my story to try and show that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, that you shouldn't just look at the label - you must look at the whole person, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. I hope that it will show that dreams are not impossible, if you've got courage and a willingness to go on no matter what the circumstances.'


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67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
A Must Read 14 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover
Susan Boyle is no ordinary woman. This telling of her journey to date is filled with both pathos and humor. It is one of the most honest accountings I have ever read from a celebrity, and a study in courage, determination, and unshakable faith. There are still bullies who refuse to see beyond who they think is Susan Boyle, yet never take the time to find out who she really is. But as one finds out in this book, she is not that easily dismissed. A must read for people of all faiths and anyone who has faced the stigma of "disability".
It is intelligent, honest, and at times hilarious.
I recommend it highly.
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72 of 75 people found the following review helpful
A Rare Treat 16 Oct 2010
By K. Berg
Format:Hardcover
THE WOMAN I WAS BORN TO BE reviewed by CanadianBill

On April 1, 2009, Susan Boyle's 48th birthday came and went without notice. Susan had no money, there was no party, no cards, no anything. It was just another day.

On April 1, 2010 Susan Boyle stood in the Famous Nippon Budokan in Tokyo Japan, in front of an 80 piece orchestra with which she had just sung several songs. She was wearing a diamond and gold bracelet, a gift from Simon Cowell and a beautiful gown designed especially for her. Susan stood there and listened as the 10,000 strong audience sang Happy Birthday while the orchestra played. In the audience were members from her fan site that had travelled from all over the globe just to hear her sing.

The difference a year makes! With humor, humility, wit and great honesty, Susan Boyle shares her incredible journey. The tears and the fears are there - but so too are the joys and the triumphs.

Reading Susan's story, one finally understands how her world was turned so upside down in one brief moment. Instant worldwide fame. The reader can't help but suffer with her as the press beseiges her unrelentingly and then turns on her at the most challenging time in her life - the week leading up to the BGT Final.

In the book, perhaps her former singing teacher and now long-time friend, Fred O'Neil says it best: "Susan Boyle is not an 'ordinary woman'. She is an extraordinary person who's got a different kind of voice and a different personality. She is not like any other person in the world."

I laughed out loud. And I wept. Courage is not being without fear. Courage is being afraid but going on anyway.

Susan Boyle's story is a story of courage.
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Loved this book. Couldn't put it down. Read till 2 AM. It's sooo funny. Susan Boyle has a great sense of humour (as she says, she's needed it). Yeah, there some really bad times that she describes and you have to admire her unsparing honesty about herself and others. But the overall tone of the book is upbeat and, yes, inspiring. Can't recommend it too highly to anyone, who loves a terrific story. Wonderful Christmas gift.
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enthralling
I began reading this story a few months ago in paperback but found it very heavy, so I ordered it as ebook. Read more
Published 1 month ago by annie
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I read the book within two days. It gave a wonderful insight into Susan Boyle's life and childhood and the incredible changes she went through in such a short time. Read more
Published 2 months ago by solitude59
Not to be missed
What an absolute joy to read. Such honesty from a totally unique person with unshakeable faith and the courage to go for her dream. Inspirational!
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The Women I was born to be.
Susan Boyles story is such a wonderful story of courage and sheer determination. Born with a disability and leading a young life of total torment, such an emotional story of a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Val Drew
VERY GOOD
Emotional and Enlightening Book. From start to finish I felt that I just wanted to reach out and give Susan a big hug. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. S. M. Boothman
Such a heartwarming read!
This is a lovely story of a girl's long fight to find her place in the world. I loved it. Its an honest and brave telling of a genuine person's path who found her way to 'live the... Read more
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Published 6 months ago by anita
A Very Enjoyable Book :-)
I really did enjoy this book by Susan from the time I started to read until the end. It really does open your eyes to how intrusive the media can be in someones life when they... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tara Hunt
A great story, told well..
I have long been an admirer of the 'Underdog' especially when they 'done good'.Susan Boyle amazed all of us when she opened her mouth and sang. Read more
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This book is marvellous. I found her life story so interesting & moving. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Peter E. Keeble
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