Biography & Autobiography Entertainment & Performing Arts
Shania Twain
Hometown Canadian to International Superstar
- Publisher
- Folklore Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2005
- Category
- Entertainment & Performing Arts
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894864282
- Publish Date
- Apr 2005
- List Price
- $9.95
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Description
Shania's rags-to-riches story had its humble beginnings hunting and planting trees with her father in the wilds of Ontario. After the devastating loss of her parents in a car crash, she took over the raising of her siblings. She has gone from the small town of Timmins, Ontario to a brilliant career as a songwriter and international entertainer Her breakout album, The Woman in Me, with both rollicking tunes and poignant ballads, captivated fans everywhere. Her cross-over fusion of pop and country and her tummy-baring antics did not win the hearts of Nashville's old guard, but Shania has nevertheless won countless other awards as well as all our hearts with her lyrics and music. Subsequent albums Come on Over and Up! and her world tour proved her abilities as an extraordinary entertainer.The need for privacy in her home life has prompted Shania and her husband John Mutt Lange to move to a chateau in Switzerland where together they write and record new songs. This engaging book tells some of the behind-the-scenes stories about her beginning struggles and her climb to international fame.