Making it Mainstream: The True Story of LDV [Paperback]

Shauna Bettencourt (Author), Ludivine Michel (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 2008

LDV Beautiful, determined, and blessed with musical genius takes you on a journey of her true life story that spans continents. Open your heart as she shares her tortures, personal losses, and loneliness. The only child of a French father and an Indonesian mother, LDV faced many obstacles while growing up, from being kidnapped and held for ransom in Indonesia to her difficult teen years in Paris France. Learn as she continues her many struggles to follow her true passion, music, and having overcome the challenge of being forbidden to do so. Enjoy as her story takes you around the world in her many travels, including the twists and tangles of having fallen in love with a real Prince, only to have her heart broken and to be left in tears. Rejoice with LDV as she acquires riches and fame while she continues on her journey and dedicates herself to her music without forgetting where she came from. Making it Mainstream unfolds her true life story of how she was meant to be LDV. "Shauna and Ldv are not only friends of mine but they are two of the Most artistic and talented people I know. This book is the climax of That talent coming together... " "I never thought That Beauty Talent and perseverance could all be in One package" I'm so glad to have met Ldv and Shauna -Jack Knight Hit Songwriter And Producer "Bad Boy entertainment "LDV is an original and an innovator. She's got the vision and the individuality to set her apart from the rest. And she won't stop until she's a massive star!!! But in my book, she already is..." - George Noriega Recognized Producer "Shauna is the absolute best! She knows how to make things happen and her talent is amazing. Shauna goes out of her way to help others and ask nothing in return for herself. She is deserving of every success. I am proud to be her friend." - Zodiac Fishgrease Notable film Director "I am impressed by this woman, she is talented, a wonderfull great person but also amazing I have met awhile ago in Paris!!" -Tony Alexandre "I wish all the success in the world with the book. LDV I don't know you're entire life story but from the bits and pieces I've heard, if you ask me it sounds like it was made for the pages of a book and the silver screen.... " Be Blessed Now and Always, ~Delisha Thomas~ "Darkchild" Singer/songwriter A woman of wisdom, perseverance, and leadership. Shauna Bettencourt is highly motivated by the joy of giving and her limitless thirst for knowledge and opportunity to make a meaningful difference in world...a model for all ".....brace yourself for a colossally gifted artist and humanitarian. LDV's charisma and integrity energizes a movement for global empowerment." ] Daisy Tate, MSW MBA Integrated Marketing Communications There is no doubt LDV has that unique exotic flava, as well as the drive and Determination to make her a big hit worldwide. To have worked with her was Definitely a wonderful priviledge. The world is her's for the taking! -SweetTooth "Adversity is the key that unlocks the door to empowerment, and LDV's story is a powerful beacon for anyone searching for their own." "Best of luck to Shauna and LDV for taking their talent and passion and putting pen to paper on such a great piece of work." -Darcy Ataman Music producer

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438917341
• ISBN-13: 978-1438917344
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,768,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)