Becoming Beyonce, J. Randy Taraborrelli
Becoming Beyonce, J. Randy Taraborrelli
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Becoming Beyoncé
The Untold Story

Author: J. Randy Taraborrelli

Narrator: Allyson Johnson

Unabridged: 19 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/27/2015

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

The first comprehensive biography ever published about America's favorite living pop icon, Beyonce, from New York Times bestselling biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli.

Beyonce Knowles is a woman who began her career at the age of eight performing in pageant shows and talent contests, honing her craft through her teenage years until, at the age of 16, she had her first number one record with Destiny's Child. That hit-making trio launched Beyonce's successful solo career, catapulting her, as of 2014, to #1 on Forbes annual list of most wealthy celebrities--the same year she made the cover of Time. Becoming Beyonce is not only the story of struggle, sacrifice, and what it takes to make it in the cut-throat record industry, it's the story of the great rewards of such success and the devastating toll it often takes on the human spirit.

About J. Randy Taraborrelli

J. Randy Taraborrelli is the author of over 20 biographies, most of which have become New York Times bestsellers, including: Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot; After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present, which was adapted as a mini-series for Reelz; and Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, presently being adapted for television by Taraborrelli. His most recent book, Jackie: Public, Private, Secret, debuted at number three on the New York Times bestseller list.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brittany on September 29, 2023

This felt kind of like reading a gossip magazine. It's interesting to read a biography about someone still alive without any contribution from that person. With that being said, it is still very well organized and an entertaining read of how those around Beyoncé felt her life has gone. 4 Stars......more

Goodreads review by Annabella on April 22, 2016

I wasn't a big fan of Beyoncé in the recent past. I think, the last song of hers which I really enjoyed was Survivor, which came out about 16 years ago. I am also not a big fan of her leaving the group. So, when I started reading this book, I was like : Such a thick book for someone not that BIG on......more

Goodreads review by Kimberley on February 04, 2018

If you're looking for lots of revelations, you're not going to find those here. The author presents a fairly balanced view of the subject and her rise to fame, while giving enough details to appreciate where Beyoncé came from and how her childhood and adolescent experiences effected and continue to......more

Goodreads review by Bethan on July 22, 2016

This book didn't exactly paint Queen Bey in a good light. It was an interesting read for a fan that couldn't really remember her Destiny's Child days but I don't think I'll be reading it again any time soon.......more

Goodreads review by Erin on December 27, 2015

I love Beyoncé, so I suffered through this slog of a book hoping to learn at least one interesting thing about her, but I didn't. There were also a ton of minor factual errors throughout the book, so I feel like I could have written a more accurate bio than this guy.......more