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2.0 out of 5 stars
Strictly for entertainment, December 13, 2001
This review is from: CELINE DION: Behind The Fairytale - A Very, Very, Unauthorized Biography (Paperback)
I would not recommend this book for someone who knows very little about Celine. I am a huge fan of four years and have done much independent research in both the English and French languages that can discount almost every "fact" Halperin claims. The inability to quote real sources just further takes away from Halperin's credibility. It is as much the truth as the Enquirer's claims that aliens exist. Knowing that, I would recommend it to any fan with a real sense of humor, because believe me you will laugh your (...) off. Some highlights include the chapter about Michael Jackson (just the mental picture of Celine screaming out "He is too sexy for me!" about the plastic one is enough), another great story is about her and Rene getting it on in the hot tub with the video camera on. Just imagine Celine and Rene...or actually don't it's quite scary. Too bad his "informants" missed the time Celine tried to "commit suicide" by shoving a whole ball of wasabi mustard in her mouth while in Tokyo (official bio), that was a good one. In short Halperin is [lousy] at writing the facts, but boy is he a terrific creative writer. Definately worth reading but take it with a conspiracy sized grain of salt.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I returned this book to the bookstore to get my money back., August 21, 1999
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This review is from: CELINE DION: Behind The Fairytale - A Very, Very, Unauthorized Biography (Paperback)
I live in Montreal, so I know the "real" stuff about Celine Dion. This book is useless. I was laughing throughout it. Yes, how can they know about what goes on in the hot tub on their honeymoon giving word for word quotes. Proposterous! Incredibly suspicious and I too found the songs had wrong names or dates were wrong. I didn't take this book seriously and would never have this pint-sized little handbook of lies in my library. It just wouldn't fit in with the other reputable books.I returned it because I wouldn't want to contribute to the evils of society. Shame on the author. I do not recommend that anyone buys this book.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly Written and Mostly False, April 28, 2000
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This review is from: CELINE DION: Behind The Fairytale - A Very, Very, Unauthorized Biography (Paperback)
This book portrays Celine Dion in a very negative way overall. The lasting impression that one has at the end is that she is a weak person with very little inner strength and self esteem. This is not so. You can tell that almost everything, with the exception of a few things, is false in this book. The auther is incorrect on very basic facts on Celine, so what can he know about supposedly secret ones. Read this book if you want, but know that the whole story is made up. I recommend reading the authorized biography which gives a great amount of insight into and information about Celine's life and career.
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