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Summary: The Firsthand Account of Celine Dion's Life
Review: "Remember this name because you will never forget this voice." That is the sologan of one of the greatest singers of all time, known all over the globe: Celine Dion. 'Celine Dion, My Story, My Dream' written by Celine Dion herself has the all the information that you've never read in the tabloids, and the truth on the stuff you did. What was Celine Dion doing in a public L.A. hosptal in her bathing suit? how her grandfather died so tragicly, and what is Celine and Renee's secret sign? Plus, Do you know how many shoes does Celine has? (Neither does she. It would take forever to count them, and she is a busy lady). This book has everything from before she went to kindergarten, to when she took her sabbatical in 1999. And what makes this one of the best books written about her? It's because she wrote it herself! This book is great for anyone who loves Celine Dion.
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Summary: The Firsthand Account of Celine Dion's Life
Review: "Remember this name because you will never forget this voice." That is the sologan of one of the greatest singers of all time, known all over the globe: Celine Dion. 'Celine Dion, My Story, My Dream' written by Celine Dion herself has the all the information that you've never read in the tabloids, and the truth on the stuff you did. What was Celine Dion doing in a public L.A. hosptal in her bathing suit? how her grandfather died so tragicly, and what is Celine and Renee's secret sign? Plus, Do you know how many shoes does Celine has? (Neither does she. It would take forever to count them, and she is a busy lady). This book has everything from before she went to kindergarten, to when she took her sabbatical in 1999. And what makes this one of the best books written about her? It's because she wrote it herself! This book is great for anyone who loves Celine Dion.
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Review: Although I doubt she actually wrote a word of it - not that she couldn't b/c she is a very eloquent speaker- this book is sooooooooooooooooooooo engrossing. It really tells the intimate details of EVERYTHING about her. If you are truly a fan and you like to read about her, this is one of two books you must read - the other being "Tour de Force" by Georges-H?rbert Germaine.
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Summary: juicy juicy
Review: Although I doubt she actually wrote a word of it - not that she couldn't b/c she is a very eloquent speaker- this book is sooooooooooooooooooooo engrossing. It really tells the intimate details of EVERYTHING about her. If you are truly a fan and you like to read about her, this is one of two books you must read - the other being "Tour de Force" by Georges-Hérbert Germaine.
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Summary: Enjoyable
Review: As a lover of Celine Dion's music I was pleased to receive her book as a gift this past year. Everything about this incredible lady catches my interest and I was sure this book would too.Over the years I have read a variety of different articles about Celine's life and though some are verified as being true I am amazed at just how much depth there is to this woman's life. As a fan I've always been interested in what the real Celine Dion was like. What is it like to have all that fame and fortune and is it worth the sacrifices one makes in this life? I've learned a new respect for the work it takes to become a superstar and for the private woman Celine Dion is. Her love for her immense and close family and her husband Rene sets her apart from so many of the stars of today. Bravo Celine and I look forward to your return to the stage.
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Summary: A good read for any Celine fan!
Review: At first I wasn't intending on reading this book because I'm not into reading about celebrity lives, but I made an exception for Celine (I love her music!!) The book was very easy to read and it kept my attention. The reader learns about Celine's background and family life. If you read this, you also learn about Celine's love life with Renee (alittle bit too much if you ask me!) Since Celine is so honest with the press, a lot of the information was a repeat for me; however, it was interesting to find out about what went into making certain albums and what it is like to be a singer. (A lot of hard work and training). I give the book 4 stars and Celine's talent as a singer 4,000 stars!!
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Summary: riviting
Review: From opening page to closing revelation this is one opus I could not put down. I read the whole thing in 1 weekend. From her humble beginnings as a scullary maid in a small Quebec kitchen, to her spending $1,000,000 on a bedroom suite. Celine comes across as a really quite nice person. She does not leave anything out here, either. From here 24hr tryst with Dudley Moore in the 70's to her well publicised affair with Peter Lawford. Her involvement with the FLQ is told in all it's brutality. All in all a wonderful tell all tale told by a lovely lady.
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Summary: Disturbing diva
Review: I admit it, My Story My Dream was a very enjoyable read, despite the rather fairy-tale-ish atmosphere. Girl becomes beautiful and talented and world-famous and marries her dream man. It could have been worse. Dion chronicles her life (though thankfully in not too much detail) in and out of her musical career, beginning with her present hiatus. I did enjoy the cozy descriptions of her early family life, but unfortunately this coziness vanishes right around the time Rene, her now-husband, comes onto the scene. Then we are treated to a rather disturbing view of one of the most talented singers in pop music. I found her deliberate seducing of/by Rene Angelil to be very disturbing, as was her lack of true sympathy when his marriage was on the rocks. Did it ever occur to Celine that sleeping with her manager, a thrice-married man over two decades older might be a bad idea? Of course not! After all, she was in love! Do we really want to hear about her fantasies about him at the age of fourteen? I also thought the see-no-evil descriptions of Rene were suspect, as were the views that she is apparently dependent on him. I was also rather shocked that Celine's family basically handed the little girl over to an agent -- what if Celine had not wished to sing professionally? Would they have still done that? I am not surprised that Celine fell in love with Rene -- I mean, do we ever hear of her having much of an opportunity to be involved with anyone else? (I also thought it creepy that her mother knew of her feelings and didn't even talk until Celine was sobbing about it) I really hope that Celine Dion is not as emotionally dependent as she sounds like, or she will have a mental breakdown if anything happens to her lord and master. Aside from the aforemented *ahem* fantasies, I also found it rather grating that she apparently feels herself entitled to the wealth and fame that has been gifted to her. Well, let me tell you -- fame and wealth have nothing to do with talent. Though her talent is undeniable, I would have found it more endearing had she stated that she walks up on a high hill to thank God for her good life every day. When Ms. Dion is not dwelling gushily upon her love for Rene (neither of whom I have much respect for now) I found the memoir to be charming in a high-school sort of way. I don't know who did the actual writing -- Ms. Dion or a ghostwriter -- but the style is undeniably poetic and pleasant (I did wish, however, that she would cease dwelling on details of studio work) If you are a die-hard Celine fan, I suppose you should read this book, but if you are not it will undoubtedly frustrate you.
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Summary: Amazing Woman...
Review: I bought this book as a gift for John - although we are both huge fans of Celine Dion's. Her voice is amazing, but she has a rare quality in her personality that made me buy the book to discover more. I didn't read the book for over a year, but when I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It was extremely well written. It was so interested to learn of the role that David Foster had in her American recordings. David Foster is a master with talent. He also has introduced the world to Josh Groban. It is my utmost hope that Celine and Josh will do many duets and shows together. It isn't just their voices - it's their personalities. They are both confident, but they are both so unpretentious as well. I was awed by the strength of Celine and her family. What a unique environment to grow up in! Additionally, Celine seems so honest about her life - both the good and the bad. I was amazed at the details regarding her husband, Rene. Amazed that Celine had such a love for this man that it triumphed over YEARS when he repeatedly "rejected" her. She was famous and could have had any number of boyfriends, but instead her heart wouldn't allow her to love anyone but Rene. I believe that Rene was MEANT to be with Celine and her family; that he truly didn't begin to live until he met them. Likewise, I think that Celine is everything that she is because of Rene. Not just her voice, but her looks, style, education, etc. Celine, a "homewrecker?" Give me a break! She was 14 and mesmerized by a cultured, attractive,genius agent who put her first in his life. I don't think that any marriage could have survived when one woman becomes such an obsession as Rene wanted the whole world to hear Celine. And in all fairness, the marriage had been over for a long time before he finally made love to her at 20. To me it is one of the greatest love stories of our time!! Rene groomed Celine to become the woman she is. And he is her whole world. What man could resist this? Personally, I think he should feel as though he is the luckiest man in the world to have the love and loyalty of this gifted, funny, and amazing woman.
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Summary: Amazing Woman...
Review: I bought this book as a gift for John - although we are both huge fans of Celine Dion's. Her voice is amazing, but she has a rare quality in her personality that made me buy the book to discover more. I didn't read the book for over a year, but when I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It was extremely well written. It was so interested to learn of the role that David Foster had in her American recordings. David Foster is a master with talent. He also has introduced the world to Josh Groban. It is my utmost hope that Celine and Josh will do many duets and shows together. It isn't just their voices - it's their personalities. They are both confident, but they are both so unpretentious as well. I was awed by the strength of Celine and her family. What a unique environment to grow up in! Additionally, Celine seems so honest about her life - both the good and the bad. I was amazed at the details regarding her husband, Rene. Amazed that Celine had such a love for this man that it triumphed over YEARS when he repeatedly "rejected" her. She was famous and could have had any number of boyfriends, but instead her heart wouldn't allow her to love anyone but Rene. I believe that Rene was MEANT to be with Celine and her family; that he truly didn't begin to live until he met them. Likewise, I think that Celine is everything that she is because of Rene. Not just her voice, but her looks, style, education, etc. Celine, a "homewrecker?" Give me a break! She was 14 and mesmerized by a cultured, attractive,genius agent who put her first in his life. I don't think that any marriage could have survived when one woman becomes such an obsession as Rene wanted the whole world to hear Celine. And in all fairness, the marriage had been over for a long time before he finally made love to her at 20. To me it is one of the greatest love stories of our time!! Rene groomed Celine to become the woman she is. And he is her whole world. What man could resist this? Personally, I think he should feel as though he is the luckiest man in the world to have the love and loyalty of this gifted, funny, and amazing woman.
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