The Woman I Was Born to Be, Susan Boyle
The Woman I Was Born to Be, Susan Boyle
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The Woman I Was Born to Be
My Story

Author: Susan Boyle

Narrator: Elaine C. Smith

Abridged: 3 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/12/2010


Synopsis

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.

About 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by C. (Comment, never msg). on January 24, 2023

My Mom loved Susan Boyle’s music and both my parents marvelled over her story: a Scottish woman who took care of her parents, pursued a dream, and made it big in 2009. I got an unauthorized biography for Mom second-hand. She did not live past 2020 to read it. I put it aside for myself and recently,......more

Goodreads review by Louise on November 06, 2010

On April 1st, 2009 Susan Boyle spent a lonely birthday in her West Lothian home in Scotland. There were no cards, no presents, no parties, no phone calls with people singing happy birthday. Nope, for Susan, it really wasn't a "birthday" but just any other ordinary day. On April 1, 2010 Susan Boyle w......more

Goodreads review by Susan on January 17, 2011

I'm probably one of the 10 people in the world who didn't pay much attention to Susan Boyle. I don't even watch the American talent shows so I don't think I'm the target audience for this book. But I will be talking about nonfiction this week on "Great Day St. Louis," and this was one of three title......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on September 03, 2011

I've always wondered what I would respond if ever asked whom I would like to meet. I can now say it would be an honor to meet Susan Boyle. This book was so inspiring, so touching, so real. What an incredibly beautiful person.......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on April 21, 2011

Delightful biography of Susan Boyle and her catapult into fame.......more