Audiobook (abridged)3 hours
The Woman I Was Born to Be: My Story
Written by Susan Boyle
Narrated by Elaine C. Smith
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
A memoir from worldwide singing sensation Susan Boyle—an inspiring story about overcoming struggles and celebrating triumphs, as she achieved her greatest dream.
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 a 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 her, 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, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor.
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 a 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 her, 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, she tells the story of her life and the challenges she has struggled to overcome with faith, fortitude, and an unfailing sense of humor.
Author
Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle was born, and still lives, in Blackburn, West Lothian. She shot to global fame on April 11, 2009, when she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical Les Misérables. This is her first book.
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Reviews for The Woman I Was Born to Be
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was an inspiring story of a person who faced adversity and became successful in her career when she was almost 50 years old. she never wavered in her faith& humility. She also has a good sense of humor. An amazing book which I would recommend highly.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A beautiful story. I will read it again. I want to buy this book for my sister 77 and niece 17. They have had their own struggles.
I found a door to a new understanding of what I struggled with my whole life.