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baliute's review against another edition
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3.5
bmpicc's review against another edition
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4.0
I'm grateful I finally had the chance to listen to this one. She is WAY more than just a set of fantastic legs. Sweet Anna Mae... I'm glad you found your love story.
“So that’s what I did. I just kept going. I never said, “Well, I don’t have this and I don’t have that.” I said, “I don’t have this yet, but I’m going to get it.”
*This was on my TBR so I could partner it with the Glamorous Trash Podcast :)
**What I wouldn't give to see Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway.
“So that’s what I did. I just kept going. I never said, “Well, I don’t have this and I don’t have that.” I said, “I don’t have this yet, but I’m going to get it.”
*This was on my TBR so I could partner it with the Glamorous Trash Podcast :)
**What I wouldn't give to see Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racism, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, and Gun violence
kt15's review against another edition
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melhara's review against another edition
3.5
3.5/5 (for the audiobook, which, unfortunately, was not narrated by Tina Turner)
As implied by the title, this memoir is about Tina Turner's love life - from her abusive relationship with her first husband, Ike Turner, to her loving and happily-ever-after relationship and marriage to Erwin Bach.
Aside from growing up to Tina Turner's hit songs, I didn't really know much about her. I certainly didn't know she was in an abusive relationship with a husband who constantly beat her, and controlled her career and finances. It takes immense strength to leave an abusive relationship, which she talks about at length (and it is probably why she didn't narrate the audiobook, as it may have been too painful to revisit... or perhaps she didn't narrate the audiobook due to her declining health).
I love that Tina Turner was able to find love again with a caring partner and, as a fellow Swiss, I loved that she became a Swiss citizen!
This book made me wish I watched the Tina Turner musical (which was in Toronto just a few months ago! I missed it - nooo!)
Audiobook Comments:
I listened to the audiobook at x1.60 speed. I was disappointed that Tina Turner didn't narrate the audiobook (she narrated the foreword, but that's it). The narrator, Heather Alicia Simms, narrated the audiobook a bit too happily, even when narrating serious and sad moments, which bothered me. I think I would prefer reading the physical book rather than listening to the audiobook in this case, seeing as Tina Turner wasn't the narrator.
As implied by the title, this memoir is about Tina Turner's love life - from her abusive relationship with her first husband, Ike Turner, to her loving and happily-ever-after relationship and marriage to Erwin Bach.
Aside from growing up to Tina Turner's hit songs, I didn't really know much about her. I certainly didn't know she was in an abusive relationship with a husband who constantly beat her, and controlled her career and finances. It takes immense strength to leave an abusive relationship, which she talks about at length (and it is probably why she didn't narrate the audiobook, as it may have been too painful to revisit... or perhaps she didn't narrate the audiobook due to her declining health).
I love that Tina Turner was able to find love again with a caring partner and, as a fellow Swiss, I loved that she became a Swiss citizen!
This book made me wish I watched the Tina Turner musical (which was in Toronto just a few months ago! I missed it - nooo!)
Audiobook Comments:
I listened to the audiobook at x1.60 speed. I was disappointed that Tina Turner didn't narrate the audiobook (she narrated the foreword, but that's it). The narrator, Heather Alicia Simms, narrated the audiobook a bit too happily, even when narrating serious and sad moments, which bothered me. I think I would prefer reading the physical book rather than listening to the audiobook in this case, seeing as Tina Turner wasn't the narrator.
jhains's review against another edition
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Icon. I loved hearing about her & Irving’s beautiful life together. Especially loved hearing about her & David Bowie’s friendship
monicadee88's review against another edition
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Tina Turner lived an incredible life and her story is one of triumph and passion. She tells her tale with honesty and graciousness, openly discussing both the difficult and joyful moments. I knew very little about her when I started the book and now have a newfound appreciation for all she went through and the brilliant star she turned out to be.
sheena's review against another edition
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5.0
gordonk's review against another edition
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Tina Turner was an absolute inspiration! Her story was an emotional rollercoaster, and her words are no less powerful than her amazing voice!
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Let me tell you my story.
Thank you Tina, this was a wonderful read. What an incredible performer, visionary and person.