Corkie, have you written a review on the S&S page? This would be a wonderful one to have on there if not.
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Corkie...what a terrific review of Susan's book!! You are a very good writer.
I am so looking forward to getting the Book in my mailbox. I hope Amazon ca. hurries it up.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on WIWBTB with us....just enough to tease us...
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Originally posted by AireMom View PostEverybody, I feel compelled to say that "unbelievable" is WONDERFUL, AMAZING, like WOW! LOL To some it might seem like a negative, but it's very much a positive. :-)
Corkie, thanks for your wonderful review. Where did you get the book to read?
Evie
I got it yesterday from our local bookstore. Evidently they think the book police won't find them in our little town.
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Thanks for such a wonderful review! I'm glad to hear there are things she left out that she could have told. Some part of herself needs to remain hers alone.
I'm picturing how pleased my husband will be to see me off the computer next week after I've bought the book, only to see me glued to this book!
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Originally posted by corkie View PostI got it yesterday from our local bookstore. Evidently they think the book police won't find them in our little town.
Thanks so much!
Evie
note: My book is due (ok, estimated) to ship today from Amazon.com!Celebrating Susan Boyle sigpic
Beloved professional singer of world renown!!"...I am who I was born to be." Edinburgh Festival Theatre 28 Sept 12
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Originally posted by corkie View PostWell, I finished Susan's book. It's possible to finish it in a day if you're a fast reader and you don't stop for anything.
I'm not going into any details, because I don't want to spoil anything for the rest of you, but it was even better than I expected -- and I expected a lot. I thought it was well written, but still found a couple typo's.
I laughed a lot. Susan has a unique way of telling things that just make a person burst out laughing. She also picked out some of the darnest things to put into the book. Even when I think about them now, I have to giggle. I think Piers will have a hearty laugh or two also!
Her honesty amazes me. I don't know if I could go into so much about my life. She answered questions we had wondered about. She wrote about things we never even knew about. There were still some things she left unsaid -- and that's just fine.
While I was reading I'd be giggling, then there were times I couldn't see the words on the pages because my eyes were so teary. I'll admit a few times I had to put the book aside to cry. There were bits from her childhood and a chapter about the Priory which particulary upset me. When I finally finished the book and went to bed, I didn't sleep very well. It was like I'd seen a very emotional movie and hadn't completely wound down yet. Every time I woke up, I woke up very emotional and weepy -- but then I'm an emotional person.
And -- she loves us!! She makes that perfectly clear. She even makes mention of the "pollster" fans and our efforts on her behalf (and we didn't think she noticed)! She also mentions how thrilled she is with all the gifts she receives and, of course, the wonderful quilt which I think she will treasure forever. The pictures in the book are wonderful.
I imagine this book will hit every person differently because of our different life experiences.
It affected me deeply. Susan's unbending faith in God is unbelieveable and her determination and courage when she is absolutely terrified is amazing. I don't see how anyone can read this book and not fall in love with her (or more in love with her). It will be fun to discuss it once everyone has read it.
You have put into words here from reading her book exactly what I felt when I saw her in NYC last year. She is a person of tremendous courage, determination and faith. As a human being she is incredible and inspiring. As a singer she is sublime. The combination is unprecedented, and this is why there will never be "another Susan Boyle".sigpic
Thank music for being there when nobody else was.
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Oh my goodness, that a perfectly glowing post on the book!!!!!!!!! Words like these will make everyone go out on Tuesday morning to get the best book they will ever read!!!!! I'm sure they will run out of them within an hour. We've read all most all of these things - I have kept a scrapbook since the April audition - but these will be the truth out of Susan's mouth (and heart). I can hardly wait now.
giraffenana from Pennsylvania USA
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Originally posted by trennie View PostWhat a perfectly fabulous review, Corkie. I mean REALLY GOOD. Any chance you'd have time to put it on AMAZON and B&N???. Who wouldn't want to read TWIWBTB after that.
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Originally posted by monkeytech View PostYou have put into words here from reading her book exactly what I felt when I saw her in NYC last year. She is a person of tremendous courage, determination and faith. As a human being she is incredible and inspiring. As a singer she is sublime. The combination is unprecedented, and this is why there will never be "another Susan Boyle".You who think yourself young, just have a look at this woman, she has kept a heart of gold and a pure soul … (French commentator)
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Originally posted by corkie View PostThanks! But like I told Cac, I might change it around a little and get into more specifics. I didn't want to get into specifics for the forum though. Besides that, I'm not sure I'm supposed to have the book yet, my bookstore just called yesterday and told me to come and pick it up. I don't want to get them in trouble by posting a review too much before the street date.
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