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All Of Me: A Memoir

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All Of Me: A Memoir

by MURRAY ANNE

Knopf Canada | October 27, 2009 | Hardcover

In this revealing autobiography, Canada's first lady of song, for the first time, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.

"After 'Snowbird' hit, I was swept up like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and catapulted into a strange new universe … If I thought for a moment that I was really in control of events, I was deluded." Anne Murray

An unflinching self-portrait of Canada's first great female recording artist, All of Me documents the life of Anne Murray, from her humble origins in the tragedy-plagued coal-mining town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, to her arrival on the world stage. Anne recounts her story: the battles with her record companies over singles and albums; the struggle with drug- and alcohol-ridden band members; the terrible guilt and loneliness of being away from her two young children; her divorce from the man who helped launch her career, Bill Langstroth; and the deaths of two of her closest confidantes. The result is a must-read autobiography by Canada's beloved songbird.
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    Eileen voisin

    Rating: 5/5

    A great canadian

    Eileen voisin

    2 years ago

    Having read this book really left me with mixed views.As a fan i
    followed her career from he r early days on cbc.This book shows me a lady very much in control of her career ,&life.On stage slhe was very poised .This book is a must read for fans & all who followed have an interest in our canadians success.,

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    Rating: 5/5

    Great Read

    Maria Feeheley

    2 years ago

    This book was a very easy read. For anyone who likes Anne Murray will totally enjoy this book. The way it has been written makes you feel like you're talking with her. I also appreciated how repectful she was in reference to the people in her life.
    At the end of this book I was left with the feeling that Anne Murray is the woman (broad - lol) that I have always hoped she is since she became my hero when I was 15 years old (I too am an alto and was actively in a choir when I first became aware of her).
    She's still my hero.

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    Ron Gareau

    Rating: 5/5

    A very special Xmas gift

    Ron Gareau

    2 years ago

    This was a very easy read.The book gives you a true picture of what goes on "behind the scenes".Anne Murray has given her readers a close look at the not so glamourous side of show business.I really enjoyed the book and would strongly recommend it to anybody looking for a close-up and personal look at one of Canada's true gems.Thank you Anne !!

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    Rating: 5/5

    Fantastic

    Krista Staples

    2 years ago

    There are so many questions fans ask themselves about their favourite celebrity, and Anne has answered all of those questions and more. This is a book everyone should have, cause it is the best book a celebrity has ever writen.

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In this revealing autobiography, Canada's first lady of song, for the first time, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.

"After 'Snowbird' hit, I was swept up like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and catapulted into a strange new universe … If I thought for a moment that I was really in control of events, I was deluded." Anne Murray

An unflinching self-portrait of Canada's first great female recording artist, All of Me documents the life of Anne Murray, from her humble origins in the tragedy-plagued coal-mining town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, to her arrival on the world stage. Anne recounts her story: the battles with her record companies over singles and albums; the struggle with drug- and alcohol-ridden band members; the terrible guilt and loneliness of being away from her two young children; her divorce from the man who helped launch her career, Bill Langstroth; and the deaths of two of her closest confidantes. The result is a must-read autobiography by Canada's beloved songbird.

About the Author

Born and raised in Springhill, Nova Scotia, Anne Murray has enjoyed an unparalleled career, delighting millions with her signature voice and time-honoured songs. Over a four-decade-long career, she's sold 54 million records, putting more than 30 pop hits, 50 country tunes and over 40 adult contemporary songs on the Billboard charts.

Hardcover

352 Pages, 6.02 x 9.72 x 1.25 in

October 27, 2009

Knopf Canada

English


0307398447
9780307398444

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"It is warm, straightforward and candid, and Posner has wisely dimmed his own stylistic light in order to let her voice come through. And it does, sometimes with low-key, self-deprecating humour and surprising honesty, and always with a lack of pretentiousness."
- The Globe and Mail

"In keeping with Murray''s down-to-earth honesty, the [book]...provides a balanced account of her life that covers both career highs (her 54 million records sold and dozens of awards) and personal lows (the dissolution of her marriage and her daughter''s struggle with anorexia)."
- Calgary Sun

"Anne Murray''s new memoir blows the lid off her image as the fresh-faced all-Canadian singing sensation.... A fast-paced and revealing autobiography."
- Winnipeg Free Press

"Murray is the queen of Nova Scotia.... The notoriously private singer finally open[s] up about her astounding life in All of Me."
- The Salt Lake Tribune

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