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Finding My Voice
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Russell Watson
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Free shipping Australia wide Ships from UK supplier | Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback, 368 pages | | Other Information: | illustrations | | Published In: | United Kingdom, 05 March 2009 |
Russell 'The Voice' Watson is a star with a real story to tell. While most stars of today find success early, Russell was still working in a Salford factory at the age of 30. He spent the evenings singing in working men's clubs for extra cash to keep the bailiffs from his family's door. The chairman of Manchester United gave him his big break in May 1999: the opportunity to sing at Old Trafford. His extraordinary performance was quickly followed by a record deal and his phenomenal debut album. Despite his outward success, Russell struggled with his health and family life. His rapid rise to fame led to a bitter divorce from his childhood sweetheart and his private life being splashed across the tabloids. Then last year he was struck down by a life-threatening brain tumor.This plunged Russell into a deep depression and it was only the thought of leaving his two children fatherless that kept him going. Just when it seemed he was fully recovered he collapsed again while recording and had to have emergency surgery on a second brain tumor that threatened his voice, his sight and his life. Now, in his own words, Russell tells us the amazing story of his life. |
About the AuthorRussell Watson was born in Salford, Lancashire, in 1966. He has sold over five million albums, won four BRIT awards, embarked on numerous sell-out world tours and entertained the Pope, Blair, Bush and the Emperor of Japan. He has two young daughters, Rebecca and Hannah. PrizesThe inspirational autobiography from Britain's home-grown Pavarotti - megastar Russell Watson Reviews"An extraordinary rags to riches story" Mail on Sunday "A terrific read...packed full of self-deprecating humour...refreshingly free from self-pity" Classic FM magazine "An emotional rags to riches story" Sunday Times
| Publisher: | Ebury Press | | ISBN: | 009192331X |
| EAN: | 9780091923310 | | Dimensions: | 19.0 x 12.0 x 2.0 centimeters (0.25 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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