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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Céline Dion For Keeps" to keep forever..., November 4, 2005
In the 25 years of Céline Dion's career a not exaggerated estimate of thirty books were written about Céline's lifestory and her rise to stardom. I've read about all of them and after you've read the first one none of them really stands out anymore. Until, the release of the latest official biography about Céline Dion "Céline Dion For Keeps" by New York author Jenna Glatzer.
The first thing you notice is the special format of the book that was published by Andrews McMeel Publishing and put together by Becker&Mayer! You'll be pleasantly surprised to see that this coffee table book, contains many of her most personal keepsakes as removable facsimiles in vellum envelopes.
Before you even get to the reading, you spend hours, literally hours looking at those keepsakes and the more than 200 pictures in full-colour and black and white. Many of them taken just like that from Céline's personal scrapbooks and photoalbums, and many of them never published or seen anywhere before except in the private environment of Céline's home.
Jenna Glatzer travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada where Céline currently performs in her extravaganza A New Day... her incredible succesful show that already had over a million visitors. Jenna sat down with Céline to talk about her career, her life and her loves husband René Angélil and their 4-year-old son René-Charles. She also interviewed the people that were key-persons in Céline's so successful career. Among them Céline's manager (and husband) René Angélil, producer David Foster and French top songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman.
From the very beginning Jenna Glatzer included Céline's biggest fans from all over the world in the process of writing this book. She asked them about their personal stories about Céline. She asked them to think of questions they'd like her to ask Céline, fans even contributed in making suggestions for the title of the book and for the cover art.
Céline's answers are more candid then ever. She talks openly not only about the the positive aspects but also about the downsides of an international career, about the fans, about the challenges and sacrifices of motherhood and her future plans.
Jenna Glatzer's style of writing is fantastic, even for me as a foreigner easy to read and to understand. It makes me feel like I am IN the story, and actually IN Céline's life. The level of personality she brings into this book is something that I am in awe about...I really feel we never were so close to Céline before. What really stands out for me are the quotations of people who where actually there when it happened...which makes us learn about the stories not only from Céline's point of view but also from the people who lived those moments with her. I also love when Jenna uses her own personal experiences to underline Céline's personal qualities that we fans have come so to value.
This book is for everybody who loves to learn more about the woman behind the voice and above all this book is for the fans, who have followed her career and who've grown to love Céline for who she really is.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It Was Only a Dream, November 5, 2005
I recommend this book whether you're a die-hard fan like myself, curious to know more, or are just looking for an inspiring read. Despite that you may already know the stories, author Jenna Glatzer digs deeper and goes further than any other biographer previously has. Céline Dion has always had one of the most open and honest personalities, but the intimate details you've yet to learn are found within the pages of this masterpiece. Céline has never been more candid speaking about her career, her family, and the fans who adore her. You will learn never to underestimate this woman, who is capable of climbing higher and higher when there is no place higher to climb. She's reached the pinnacle of success, yet she still has various insecurities and maybe even a few regrets. After all the accomplishments she still has many goals to achieve, while never forgetting the small town girl from Charlemagne, Quebec. The little girl she will always keep inside, and desperately never wants to lose touch with. After reading this book it almost doesn't feel appropriate to call her famous or celebrity. Although she is arguably the most amazing voice of our time, having sold more records than any other female in history. While there are scores of fans around the globe who idolize her, Céline is as normal as anyone with her talent could possibly be. She doesn't want recognition, she is just happy to be doing what she loves. Glatzer takes you on her journey through Céline's past, present, and future revealing new aspects of this wonderful woman. You will learn not only about the performer, but also the woman, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. A truly interactive book with little mementos and breathtaking photographs that truly envelope you in this remarkable story. An important lesson is to be learned about what is important in life, and what is most precious. With every turn of the page you will sometimes be moved to tears, and occasionally sent into bouts of hysterical laughter! But by the turn of the last page this is for certain, you will be left dazzled by the phenomenal woman that is: Céline Dion.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"For Keeps" a REAL Keeper!!, November 17, 2005
I couldn't put this book down. I read it in 2 days, and would have probably read it quicker if I hadn't started reading it late at night. This book is a MUST for all Celine Dion fans! You will be taken right into Celine's thoughts and wishes for the future. Celine opens up and shares with Jenna things she has never shared before. I have always known Celine was more then just a wonderful singer, and this book certainly shows that and more. She hasn't let all her success go to her head, at heart she is still the little girl from Charlemagne. You will love all the pictures from her childhood, up until today. This book is AMAZING, and Jenna Glatzer did such a great job taking us behind the scenes. This book would make a terrific gift for the Celine fan in your life. GET IT, trust me, it is a "KEEPER!!"
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