Christina Aguilera : An Unauthorized Biography [Paperback]

Jackie Robb (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fanfaqs

She's the hottest sensation in music today! Christina Aguilera exploded onto the charts with her number one smash-hit single "Genie in a Bottle," and her ride is just beginning! Hailed by critics and fans alike as the voice of her generation, her powerful and soulful singing has been compared to that of megastar divas Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Barbra Streisand.

But did you know that behind this meteoric rise to fame lie years of hard work? Christina's a veteran of the Mickey Mouse Club and she sang the Oscar-nominated song, "Reflection," from the Disney animated film Mulan. With determination, a passion for music, and a total belief in herself, Christina's making all her wishes come true in absolute "genie" style!

But what's this 18-year-old supertalent really like? Who've been her biggest influences? How did she get from the Mickey Mouse Club to heavy rotation on MTV? Can the diva's awesome look be copied by her devotees? And what can eager fans expect next? We've got the total scoop.Read all about the amazing Christina Aguilera right here!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"One of the most strikingly gifted singers to come along since Mariah Carey." -- Time

About the Author

Jackie Robb is a freelance writer who lives and works in the New York City area. She works for a variety of teen magazines, and is the author of Brittany Spears: The Unauthorized Biography.

She is currently working on several other books on young artists and performers, a book on teen dating, a movie script, and a play. She lives with her husband, Arthur, and dedicates this and all her writing to him.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1st edition (October 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061075590
• ISBN-13: 978-0061075599
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,822,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Colorful Book!, June 14, 2000

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Andrea T Williams - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christina Aguilera : An Unauthorized Biography (Paperback)

This is a very good book with lots of info on Christina. In my opinion, the best part about this book is the pictures of Miss Aguilera. From past to present, this book makes Christina look sensational!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book For The Fan To Get To Know Christina With., May 16, 2000

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One World "One World" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christina Aguilera : An Unauthorized Biography (Paperback)

Unlike all those teen magazines which make teen stars seem infallable and utterly perfect, this book does not do that. What you get is a narrative about a human being (a darn good-looking one if I do say so) like you. OK it does get a little bit out of line (that is why it got 4 stars) but it still is relatable, and that is what I like. Teens need role models to look up to and young stars like Christina, Britney or the Backstreet Boys do fill that need to some extent. If only the media would not blow them out of proportion. I give props to this book for NOT doing that.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, July 9, 2000

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Jerry (Cupertino, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christina Aguilera : An Unauthorized Biography (Paperback)

When i first bought this book, i was thinking "ok this is going to be such a disappointment" But as I read on, i began to learn more about christina. Stuff that i never knew before (and i saw the christina mtv specials too!) The pictures in this book is great, and she even reviewed each song on her album. What i didn't like about the book is the fact it doesn't have more of her personal commentary. It is bascially a fact type book. But the pictures in that book is great! All in color and it even teaches you how to send mail to christina!