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Clay Aiken: From Second Place to the Top of the Charts

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This book is filled with interesting information about Clay Aiken packed into 160 pages of fun reading. In addition there is a 16 page color insert with page after page of wonderful photographs of Clay. The book is a real fan book that will not disappoint anyone who wants everything about Clay in one book. I'll bet that even the most devoted Clay fan will learn new things about Clay.

I could not put this book down. I watched Clay Aiken Go from a geeky looking kid sanding in front of Simon Cowell telling him that he felt he could have at least made it into the final 10, I have been a great fan of his since that day. It was interesting to read about him and find out what makes him tick. He is an interesting young man and I think everyone aught to read this very interesting book.

I don't remember when I've enjoyed a book so much! As an 'extreme' Clay Aiken fan, it was so much fun reliving the entire season of American Idol 2 with him once again, and also the tour after and beyond. And the authershows him the total respect he deserves. She also does a wonderful job crediting the sources of articles quoted. I had read somewhere that it was mostly quotes from sources us Claymates have already seen, while this may be true to an extent, lots of those quotes I haven't seen in over a year and a half. To have it all compiled in this wonderful journey that had me tranfixed for over 4 hours tonight was incredible! And there really were lots of insights into behind the scenes things I hadn't read. I would really recommend this to everyone, and will do so on the message boards I belong to.
And the 16 pages of pictures are quite a bonus!
I was extremely happy to read that some of the proceeds will go to the Bubel/Aiken Foundation. Thank you for that.

Of all the biographies I've read lately about Clay, this is by far the best of the bunch (with the obvious exception of "Learning to Sing"). It's informative, well written and researched. I enjoyed it very much.

Good job, Kathleen.

My husband called me at work and told me I received this book about Clay Aiken! (Hadn't yet told him I ordered it!) Anyway, he proceeded to tell me that is looked great, nice pics and all.
This book is very informative and it was wonderful reliving all we had been thru with the AI and Clay... Just loved it!!!
Kathleen Tracy, you did a great job!

Although this book is not authorized by Clay Aiken himself, it is a great biography. It provideds accurate information, interesting facts, and awesome pictures! This is a must add to any Claymate's collection. A great alternative to that other book....

Tracy does a good job of bringing background to the singer's life, following through his Idol appearances and into early 2004. A good deal of attention is paid to this period in the entertainer's life.

A good read for fans of Aiken who are looking for a little more recent background to the singer's life.

This book was not authorized by Clay Aiken, and I know this for a FACT!! She has taken what others have said, and combined this information. We do NOT know what is true if a book is NOT AUTHORIZED, and therefore, should not be purchased!! Kathleen Tracy is trying to capitolize on Clay's name for her own monetary benefit. If she was truly a fan, she would not have done this!! She never interviewed Clay or his mother. I do hope you will post this. If people REALLY want to read about Clay, they need to read "Learning to Sing, and Hearing The Music." THIS IS AN AUTHORIZED BOOK...

I hope more people are exposed to books like this one. Easy reading - factual but interesting.