AMERICAN THUNDER has taken America by storm, earning the praise of songwriters, industry insiders, and, most important, Garth Brooks's own fans. Here's the story of an ordinary guy from Oklahoma who hoped to become an athlete until he discovered his own unique ability to harness the power of music and reach into people's hearts and souls. From his early days in clubs and honky tonks playing pop, rock, and folk music to his domination of the country music scene in the 1990s through his artistic experiment as rock icon Chris Gaines, this biography takes you backstage, into recording studios, and all around the world with the biggest-selling solo artist of all time.
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AMERICAN THUNDER has taken America by storm, earning the praise of songwriters, industry insiders, and, most important, Garth Brooks's own fans. Here's the story of an ordinary guy from Oklahoma who hoped to become an athlete until he discovered his own unique ability to harness the power of music and reach into people's hearts and souls. From his early days in clubs and honky tonks playing pop, rock, and folk music to his domination of the country music scene in the 1990s through his artistic experiment as rock icon Chris Gaines, this biography takes you backstage, into recording studios, and all around the world with the biggest-selling solo artist of all time.
About the Author
Jo Sgammato is the author of Dream Come True: The LeAnn Rimes Story, Keepin' It Country: The George Strait Story, Country's Greatest Duo: The Brooks & Dunn Story, and For the Music: The Vince Gill Story. She divides her time between New York and Nashville.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love Garth, you'll love this book!,
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This review is from: American Thunder: The Garth Brooks Story (Hardcover)
This is a well written, easy reading book about the life of Garth, American Thunder and American Legend. The book captures the personal side of Garth, making him your friend as well as the performer we all enjoy. By the time you finish this book, you truly will "feel the music"
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Only officially endorsed autobiography of Garth Brooks,
By Go.com Editor (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Garth Brooks: American Thunder (Mass Market Paperback)
This is most compelling of all the Garth books. It's the only book that Garth Brooks is quoted as "having read every word and it brought tears to my eyes." The story about Garth Brooks, Hall of Fame member Robert Metzgar, Booking agent Joe Harris, Sr. and car dealer Bob Farr saving a local Christian family from starvation at Christmas time is one of the most touching, wonderful Christmas stories ever told.
Garth's personal commitment to charitable giving and his love of children leap from every page. It makes you fall in love with him as a superstar all over again. This book is a "must" major motion picture. The Chistmas scene alone is worth every penny you pay for this incredible charismatic autobiographical account of the world's greatest country act. If you want intense drama that brings tears to your eyes at times, this is the best of all the Garth books.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Garth Bio At Last,
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This review is from: American Thunder: The Garth Brooks Story (Hardcover)
Maybe it's because I live in California, but for years I've been looking for a Garth Brooks book, biography, autobiography, anything and never had any luck at all. It seemed they just didn't exist and when I found this I bought it as fast as my mouse could click 'buy now with one click'. And when it arrived, I happily read it in two sittings and am thrilled to know the life and career of one of my biggest idols better.
There are a few reviews I read that took shots at the writting itself and I'm not going to tell you that this book doesn't read like a long high school paper, written in a 'speaking voice' but I also wasn't sitting down to read 'Grapes of Wrath' when I picked it up. This book is a lot like the narrative to a Garth Brooks special you would see on the Biography channel, a program to which any one who would enjoy this book would surley tune in to watch. I gave this four stars not for the litterary fireworks but for the joy of finally reading a Garth Brooks book.
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