Tina Turner's is the most fascinating true story in show business. From Nut Bush, Tennessee, to Hollywood stardom...from Ike's Kings of Rhythm to onstage with Mick Jagger and the Stones...from the lowest lows to the highest highs, Tina has seen, done, suffered and survived it all. And in her spectacular bestseller "I, TINA," she tells it like it really is...
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From Library Journal
Tina's autobiography is just what you'd expect from the fiery superstar: high-powered, sexy, honest, with apparently nothing held back. Tina was neglected as a child and abandoned at age 10. At 18 she hooked up with talented piano player Ike Turner; two years later, in 1960, they had their first hit record. The couple enjoyed considerable material success, but life with Ike became hell on earth. In 1976, Tina got out, giving up all rights to her and Ike's assets to gain her freedom. Flat broke, she started a comeback that culminated with Private Dancer, her award-winning, multi-million selling, worldwide smash album. Tina has somehow remained compassionate, generous, sober, a gutsy survivor who never lost faith in her exceptional singing and performing talents. A good choice for public libraries. Thomas Jewell, Waltham P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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“Splendid...this is rock history with substance!” (Susan Brownmiller, Newsday )
“And what a tale she has to tell!” (Liz Smith, New York Daily News )
“A page-tuner!” (People )
“And what a tale she has to tell!” (Liz Smith, New York Daily News )
“A page-tuner!” (People )
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152 of 155 people found the following review helpful
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I love Tina Turner's music and I love her as a person now that I know the story behind her incredible life and career. I wish I had found this sooner. I was also surprised to find out she is a practicing Buddhist. Very cool! No wonder she seems like such a centered human being in all of her interviews.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Tina Turner. Since learning more about Tina's spirituality, I also highly recommend a little book by Taro Gold called "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life" which contains many inspirational thoughts based on the Buddhism Tina metions in her autobiography.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By JLind555
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I remember first hearing Tina Turner when "A Fool In Love" came out in 1959 and being blown away by the sheer raw power in that awesome voice. For the next two decades, Ike and Tina Turner were household names for R&B fans, and few if anybody outside their inner circle knew the price Tina was paying for being part of the team. An abusive womanizer and control freak, Ike beat Tina with increasing violence over the ensuing 19 years as their fame grew and declined, until Tina finally reached inside herself for the strength to say "Enough".
A question frequently asked is why do women wait so long to get out of such relationships. Tina was bound to Ike by emotional and financial ties and her own insecurity. The devil you know may be better than the devil you don't; who's to say what's waiting on the outside might not be worse than what you escaped from? But one beating too many tipped the scales; for Tina, it was leave or be destroyed.
The story of her flight from Ike with thirty-six cents to her name; the subsequent lawsuits for breach of contract and her comeback to fame and fortune that topped anything she had known when she was part of Ike-and-Tina-Turner is well known enough not to have to recount here; but most of this book is a fascinating and well-written exploration of her childhood, her rise to fame, and the hell of her marriage with Ike, told by many different voices besides hers and Ike's that were witness to it all. We listen to Tina's own voice: "I gave in to myself. I went inside of me to help me. You can do it." We look at Tina now, heading for seventy and still drop-dead gorgeous, and we feel a deep admiration and respect for a very gutsy lady. This book is inspired reading.
Judy Lind
A question frequently asked is why do women wait so long to get out of such relationships. Tina was bound to Ike by emotional and financial ties and her own insecurity. The devil you know may be better than the devil you don't; who's to say what's waiting on the outside might not be worse than what you escaped from? But one beating too many tipped the scales; for Tina, it was leave or be destroyed.
The story of her flight from Ike with thirty-six cents to her name; the subsequent lawsuits for breach of contract and her comeback to fame and fortune that topped anything she had known when she was part of Ike-and-Tina-Turner is well known enough not to have to recount here; but most of this book is a fascinating and well-written exploration of her childhood, her rise to fame, and the hell of her marriage with Ike, told by many different voices besides hers and Ike's that were witness to it all. We listen to Tina's own voice: "I gave in to myself. I went inside of me to help me. You can do it." We look at Tina now, heading for seventy and still drop-dead gorgeous, and we feel a deep admiration and respect for a very gutsy lady. This book is inspired reading.
Judy Lind
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
the ironic title of the film version of tina turner's _i, tina_ (_what's love got to do with it_) is answered in this tale of self-love and inner strength. chronicaling turner rise to superstardom from her days as a cotton picker in tennessee to an internationally-renowned rock diva, _i, tina_ is even more compelling that the film version. featuring interviews with everybody from tina's mother to former ikettes to ike turner himself (i don't know how they pulled that off!), the book is a multifaceted look at turner's life. the national coalition against domestic violence says that a woman is battered by her husband or boyfriend, in this country, every fifteen seconds, making domestic violence america's most common, but least reported, crime. while tina's story is all too common to a number of women, it is also probably one of the most inspiring pieces of literature to deal with the subject of domestic violence. if a poor, black girl from nut bush, tennessee can find the inner strength to not only escape an abusive reltionship, but also take on the music industry by making a comeback and the unprecidented age of thirty-seven, what's to say we all couldn't. _i, tina_ will appeal to those who are not music fans, but it's an absolute must read for anyone who has been following her career.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read
Love Tina Turner! She is such a great singer and entertainer! The book was very interesting; I really enjoyed it.
Published 2 months ago by Melissa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth The Read!
I'm A huge Tina Turner fan but besides that this is just A raw, honest, well written book. The movie is excellent but the book has way more depth.
Published 2 months ago by Smith, Q
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting Read
Wasn't exactly what I expected but never the less very interesting. Also the writing style takes a minute to get use to.
Published 4 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book
I went to the movie when it first come out, and I like the moive, so I got the book because sometime there leave some of the book out of the movie, have not had a chance to read... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angie
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great story!
The basis of the movie "What's Love Got to Do With It," giving more detail and explanation that the movie couldn't include. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ellen Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved the book
This book was in great condition. There's not much else to say. The product was exactly what I wanted it to be.
Published 6 months ago by Ally
4.0 out of 5 stars
She was honest
I loved that Tina was very honest about her life in this book. She tell the good along with the horrible. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Toya momnwife
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay!
Cover has a coffee stain on it. Book has odd stinch to it, but pages are okay. Can't complain though the book is 25 years old and out of print!
Published 10 months ago by Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
I read it in one night
It was an eye opener. Ms Turner is one strong woman then and now. I wish I had her strength.
The book was a delight! I gave it to husband to read now that he is retired. Read more
The book was a delight! I gave it to husband to read now that he is retired. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Janell
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing ride....
For those of you who only know Tina Turner for her hit, "Proud Mary," recorded with her monstrous ex-husband, Ike Turner, or "What's Love Got To Do With It? Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. Pawl
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