The Woman I Am by Helen Reddy
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Book Reviews of The Woman I Am
Book Review: the multifaceted woman she is
Summary: 5 Stars
i was knocked for a loop by reddy's memoir!
i was impressed by the taut use of language and how she always managed to keep a tone of warmth and conversation without giving in to floridness or hyperbole--excepting one chapter.
i was enjoyably enlightened by her exploration of her career. it became a dream fulfilled not only for her but for her parents as well. and i was inspired by her love for them, in spite of their own faults and weaknesses.
but i think i was most blown away by how her iconic status as a symbol of womanhood has not muddied her version or her perception of who she was or is. and how that experience, to her, is an experience that is defining, but not all-defining. when she stepped away from it to study metaphysics and be a grandmother, it seemed the most natural thing.
it also seemed natural to speak about her life and not drop a bunch of names along the way except for those that have impacted her the most. she has not kissed and told and she leaves some of that for the reader to surmise--and wisely so.
i could have lived without the chapters on the royals of britain, but other than that, this is a sterling example of a memoir by a public figure!
Book Review: The life story of a woman whose song became an icon for 1970s feminist thought
Summary: 5 Stars
Musician Helen Reddy is best known from her hit song 'I Am Woman', but many only know this about her - here's the life story of a woman whose song became an icon for 1970s feminist thought, offering her own story of her evolving musical career, her spiritual growth, and her show business background. While she seemed destined for fame at a young age, she also learned values in fostering a thoughtful musical career. Her story will inspire women to seek their own courage and worth as she tells of surviving tragedy and a near-fatal illness.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book in 2 days. I was fasinated! I have waited for 30 years to read about Helen. I have loved her music for 30 years. I was glad to know that she seems to be a loving and warm woman. The best thing she said that she was glad that her children turned out to be good and kind people. They must have learned it somewhere!
As for that unkind review a few up, he obviously didn't read the end of the book. The part where she says , "You are what you think about." and "KINDNESS BEGETS KINDNESS:.
Book Review: Reddy for Helen!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book last year when it was published in Australia. Helen's literary voice is as pure and golden as her singing voice. Three cheers for this not being a "trashy tell all, name dropping" tome. Her insights into life and new age thought are inspiring.
This book is Helen's story, and a must read for all her fans or anyone who has ever faced an adversity in their life. In otherwords, it's for EVERYONE!
Book Review: Reddy or Not-Hear Her Roar!
Summary: 5 Stars
Helen Reddy's bio is beautiful, honest and deeply spiritual. From a woman of great inner power and valor comes not only a wonderful singing voice, but a voice and mind that inspires in the pages of The Woman I Am. There is a great reward here for fans and those just hearing Helen roar for the first time.
Congrats Miss Reddy!
Darrin Owens