"After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail,in a two-part memoir."--Provided by publisher.
"Cher: The Memoir, Part One recounts Cher's origin, backtracking through her mother's childhood to trace how the choices Georgia made influenced Cher's personality. Chasing fame, love, and stability for her children, with movie-star looks and a knockout voice, Georgia married and moved over and over again. Surrounded by artists, actors, and glamorous women, Cher's childhood was anything but normal ... Whether on her tricycle, a train, or behind the wheel on the streets of Los Angeles, Cher had a powerful desire to keep moving, eventually landing her in the arms of Sonny Bono. The duo became famous beyond their wildest dreams. [This book] charts her career--from singing backup in Phil Spector's studio to pop stardom with Sonny and Cher, to the Vegas lounge act that gave birth to the television show that brought them into America's living room and made her a fashion icon and household name. As time passed, fame changed the dynamic of their relationship and Cher evolved from a wide-eyed teenager into a woman ... Cher: The Memoir, Part One brings us to the brink of her next chapter, a remarkable acting and recording career that cemented her legacy for the ages"-- Back cover.
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