{"product_id":"cher-part-one-the-memoir-isbn-9780062863102","title":"Cher: Part One: The Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***The Instant #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***The Global #1 Bestseller***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person . . . Cher herself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in this intimate celebrity memoir, the first of two parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe is a lifelong activist and philanthropist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often-chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her trademark honesty and humor, \u003ci\u003eCher: The Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCher: The Memoir, Part One\u003c\/i\u003e follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono—and reveals the behind the scenes story of the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis powerful autobiography reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a life too immense for only one book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Icon’s Origin Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Before the awards and superstardom, she was a dyslexic child who dreamed of being famous. This is the story of how that girl from a chaotic childhood became a trailblazer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Real Sonny \u0026amp; Cher:\u003c\/b\u003e Go behind the music to the very beginning of her partnership with Sonny Bono, discovering the complex, deeply personal relationship that created a global phenomenon and ultimately drove them apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1960s Music Scene:\u003c\/b\u003e With trademark honesty and humor, Cher recounts her rise through the vibrant, chaotic world of 1960s Hollywood, from Gold Star Studios to topping the \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e charts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnfiltered \u0026amp; Uncensored:\u003c\/b\u003e With her trademark humor and candor, Cher holds nothing back about her extraordinary beginnings, the fight to live on her own terms, and the making of a legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“[Cher]’s frank autobiography is a testament to resilience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStylist (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Her wit and candour shine through as she shares stories of love, loss, and resilience. For fans and newcomers alike, the memoir is a vivid reminder of Cher’s enduring influence and the fearless spirit that make her a timeless queen of the industry.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlamour\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Impossible to put down, this rollicking memoir is well-written, thoughtful, and will have readers eager for the second volume.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fabulous [with] heartbreaking honesty.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e:Full of unforgettable memories and insights.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I practically inhaled it…it’s a riot: a revelatory, self-deprecating tale.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cher's memoir is the story of a hard-luck kid transformed by her own personal magic. It's irresistible.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From hustler parents to a rocky marriage with the controlling Sonny Bono, this first half is a fascinating read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalon.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...A rock 'n' roll memoir like no other.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Turns out the alluring woman gracing the book’s cover is the same one who appears in these pages: intelligent, sensitive, and engaging.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Utterly candid.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Packs intricate details about her difficult childhood; her early singing experiences... the emotional roller coaster that was Sonny Bono; and her unshakable love for Gregg Allman.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sparing no detail, and missing no opportunity for a laugh.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The book is as raw and unfiltered as one would expect from Cher.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Full of] her signature wit and humor.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Skimm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890804945125,"sku":"NP9780062863102","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062863102.jpg?v=1730234133","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cher-part-one-the-memoir-isbn-9780062863102","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}