Celine Dion: For Keeps by Jenna Glatzer
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Book Reviews of Celine Dion: For Keeps
Book Review: It Was Only a Dream
Summary: 5 Stars
I recommend this book whether you're a die-hard fan like myself, curious to know more, or are just looking for an inspiring read. Despite that you may already know the stories, author Jenna Glatzer digs deeper and goes further than any other biographer previously has. Céline Dion has always had one of the most open and honest personalities, but the intimate details you've yet to learn are found within the pages of this masterpiece. Céline has never been more candid speaking about her career, her family, and the fans who adore her. You will learn never to underestimate this woman, who is capable of climbing higher and higher when there is no place higher to climb. She's reached the pinnacle of success, yet she still has various insecurities and maybe even a few regrets. After all the accomplishments she still has many goals to achieve, while never forgetting the small town girl from Charlemagne, Quebec. The little girl she will always keep inside, and desperately never wants to lose touch with. After reading this book it almost doesn't feel appropriate to call her famous or celebrity. Although she is arguably the most amazing voice of our time, having sold more records than any other female in history. While there are scores of fans around the globe who idolize her, Céline is as normal as anyone with her talent could possibly be. She doesn't want recognition, she is just happy to be doing what she loves. Glatzer takes you on her journey through Céline's past, present, and future revealing new aspects of this wonderful woman. You will learn not only about the performer, but also the woman, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. A truly interactive book with little mementos and breathtaking photographs that truly envelope you in this remarkable story. An important lesson is to be learned about what is important in life, and what is most precious. With every turn of the page you will sometimes be moved to tears, and occasionally sent into bouts of hysterical laughter! But by the turn of the last page this is for certain, you will be left dazzled by the phenomenal woman that is: Céline Dion.
Book Review: Something for even die-hard fans
Summary: 5 Stars
I consider myself a die-hard Celine Dion fan ever since hearing her French-language Incognito (1987) album. I own all of her French-language recordings (including out-of-print LPs and singles from 1981-1988), have watched her early French music videos and numerous French-language biographies and TV specials, and have read her official MY STORY, MY DREAM. biography several times.
When I saw Celine Dion: For Keeps, I bought it to round out my collection, erroneously thinking that when it came to Celine's early years in Quebec, I'd seen / heard it all. Not so.
Background
Similar to The Sinatra Treasures: Intimate Photos, Mementos, and Music from the Sinatra Family Collection, Celine Dion: For Keeps features rare photos and removable reproductions of important documents from Celine's career and personal life, such as an early Quebecois report card, the handwritten sheet music to her audition song Ce n'etait qu'un reve (written by her mother), tour schedules, Grammy nomination letters, and even a copy of Celine's ultrasound (translations are provided for all French documents).
There are recollections that I'd never heard before, such as Celine touring the mall circuit in Quebec during her earliest years as a fledgling artist, and many remembrances from acquaintances, fellow celebrities, and music personalities. This combined the appeal of a text-only biography with multimedia; my only wish would have been for a CD with rare / unreleased performances as was done with the Sinatra Treasures collection.
Book Review: I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS MORE STARS!!! :)
Summary: 5 Stars
ALL THE POSITIVE REVIEWS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES! :) i consider myself a die-hard celine fan--this is my 4th book based on her, and by far my favorite! it is a wonderful coffee table book, and i just can't stop looking through it. i cant tell you how excited i was when i received this in the mail...i literally walked around my place holding it close to my heart (haha) and was just sooo in love with this book from the moment i opened it! it begins with a picture of her son painting her face...ADORABLE!
this woman never ceases to amaze me...not only because of her magnificent voice, but because of her down to earth demeanor. as i have read about her, watched her perform live, seen interviews, etc, there is not one negative thing i can say about ms. dion. she makes me feel like i know her personally, and i truly believe i can call her a friend. (this is the way she makes me feel!)
looking through her personal keepsakes is AMAZING!! i didnt realize how incredible the replicas were going to be--wow! its like you are holding the originals in your own hands!
the pictures are fantastic, and the stories and memories of her life and career so far make me smile. :)
i urge you to purchase this book!!!! don't think twice about it---its sooo wonderful and i want another edition to be made with more of her memories, haha!
LOVE CELINE AND LOVE THIS Review: "Celine For Keeps" - About a lovely woman...
Summary: 5 Stars If you think that Celine Dion has a "Diva" behavior .. you're completely wrong! *- Before meeting Celine in Las Vegas, the author Jenna Glatzer contacted many fans to ask them what they would like to know about Celine - which questions they wanted her to answer... and all that. In that book you'll find who Celine Dion really is: her desires, her fears, her plans for the future, her values, her love for her family,her son, her husband, the people she works(worked) with... and all the trajectory she made to reach the top of the mountain where she is today, in her career. *- You'll be surprised to find out that she's real. In spite of all the money and fame she has.. she still remains very grounded, simple, generous, kind... and more!
Celine Dion For Keeps brings memories from Celine's lifetime.. - her childhood, her early career... - you'll find the lead sheet for "Ce N'etait Q'un Rêve, the first song she ever recorded and that was written by her mother, and it's Celine's favorite song; love letters that Celine wrote to her husband Rene, many personal pictures and much more! On top of all that, you, reader, will feel like you're in the story because of the way Jenna wrote the book; in a very intimate way that makes you travel and see each part of the story like a movie in your head.
Book Review: SIMPLY MARVELOUS!
Summary: 5 Stars
The book arrived this morning and all I could think was OMG!! The book is HUGE!!! It measures 8 1/2 x 12 inches and is OVER an inch thick! Then I unwrapped it to see the most stunning photo of Céline on the cover! But wait... the best is yet to come!!! Not only has Jenna weaved a spectacular tapestry of stories from childhood to beloved chanteuse in this biography...there are actual reproductions of some of Céline's most treasured mementos!! Photos, announcements, invitations, personal notes, etc.! My favorites being the family album with pics of René & René-Charles (BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BOY!), Barbra Streisand/Céline photo, and a report card from grade school (LOL!!)!
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE CELINE FANS NUMBER 1 COLLECTIBLE!!!
BEST BIOGRAPHY TO DATE!!! BUY IT NOW!!! YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! 5 STARS!!!
**Special Note to Biographer...
Jenna, YOU ROCK!
Thanks for everything!
XXOO,
Brenda O aka ByuSmurf