Becoming Beyoncé: The Untold Story
Written by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Narrated by Allyson Johnson
4.5/5
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The first comprehensive biography ever published about America's favorite living pop icon, Beyoncé, from New York Times bestselling biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli.
Beyoncé Knowles is a woman who began her career at the age of eight performing in pageant shows and talent contests, honing her craft through her teenage years until, at the age of 16, she had her first number one record with Destiny's Child. That hit-making trio launched Beyoncé's successful solo career, catapulting her, as of 2014, to #1 on Forbes annual list of most wealthy celebrities--the same year she made the cover of Time. BECOMING BEYONCÉ is not only the story of struggle, sacrifice, and what it takes to make it in the cut-throat record industry, it's the story of the great rewards of such success and the devastating toll it often takes on the human spirit.
J. Randy Taraborrelli
J. Randy Taraborrelli is the author of over 20 biographies, most of which have become New York Times bestsellers, including: Jackie, Ethel, Joan: Women of Camelot; After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968 to the Present, which was adapted as a mini-series for Reelz; and Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill, presently being adapted for television by Taraborrelli. His most recent book, Jackie: Public, Private, Secret, debuted at number three on the New York Times bestseller list.
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Reviews for Becoming Beyoncé
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This audiobook is a very thorough account of Beyoncé's life, including her childhood, rise to fane, and professional success as a member of Destiny's Child and a solo artist. I preferred the earlier chapters that described Beyoncé's ancestors' history, the early days of her parents' relationship, and Bey's childhood and initial interest in singing, performing, and music. I found the audio to be riveting at times, and the narrator's voice and reading style are superb!