In this New York Times bestseller, Tina Turner—the queen of rock & roll—sets the record straight about her illustrious career and complicated personal life in this eye-opening and compelling memoir, for which she reads the prologue.
From her early years in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her rise to fame alongside Ike Turner, to her phenomenal success in the 1980s and beyond, Tina candidly examines her personal history, from her darkest hours to her happiest moments and everything in between.
My Love Story is an explosive and inspiring story of a woman who dared to break any barriers put in her way. Emphatically showcasing Tina’s signature blend of strength, energy, heart, and soul, this is a gorgeously wrought memoir as enthralling and moving as any of her greatest hits.
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"Learnt more about Tina and what a great person she is. Hope she will write more."
— Maryvan (5 out of 5 stars)
“A rollicking, dishy, emotional memoir from the seventy-eight-year-old icon.”
— People“Full of revelations that illustrate Turner’s iron will and perserverance over seemingly imporssible obstacles.”
— USA Today“Astonishing, soul-baring—the must-read memoir by rock’s greatest survivor.”
— Daily Mail (London)“Brave and wry.”
— Vulture“Bedridden after experiencing chest pains at her 2013 wedding, Turner had time to reflect on her roller-coaster personal and professional lives. Here are her thoughts and sense of contentment today.”
— Library JournalTina Turner (1939-2023), born Anna Mae Bullock, was a singer and actress whose career spanned more than sixty years. She won numerous awards, including eight Grammy Awards. She began her music career with her husband Ike Turner as a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She divorced Ike in 1978 and, after virtually disappearing from the music scene for several years, rebuilt her career, launching a string of hits, including her 1984 solo album Private Dancer. As one of the world’s most popular entertainers, her concerts sold more tickets than any other solo music performer in history.
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