Shakira: Woman Full of Grace (Spanish Edition) (Paperback)

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Written by StarMedia.com entertainment editor Diego, this unauthorized biography is a useful primer for those who have been intrigued by the beautiful Latina rocker. The subtitle refers to the Arabic meaning of Shakira's name, and Diego tells the story of how Shakira's New York-born father of Lebanese descent served as her first muse. Her mother, a constant companion, is her most devoted fan, as well as her manager. The book also tells us what most Shakira fans know that she was a prodigious child who composed her first songs while still in grammar school. But this biography will leave diehard Shakira fans disappointed. Its style is simple and timid unlike the subject, who is complex, driven, talented, sassy, and wise beyond her 24 years. Relying on published newspaper, magazine, and tabloid press accounts, the author sheds little new light on the woman who wooed Latin America with her politically conscious and soulful compositions on the hit albums Pies descalzos (Barefoot) and Donde est n los ladrones? (Where Are the Theives?). Still, Spanish-reading teenaged Latinas in particular will get a kick out of reading this book. Two other noteworthy biographies, both titled Shakira, were published this year by Planeta and Grijalbo. Recommended for public libraries and bookstores. [The English translation, Shakira: Woman Full of Grace, is also available from Fireside (ISBN 0-7432-1623-7). Ed.] Sandra Guzman, New Yor.
- Sandra Guzman, New York
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Ernesto Lechner Interview Gracias a sus canciones pegadizas, belleza espectacular y espontáneas danzas del vientre, Shakira es actualmente la cantante latina más popular en todas las Américas. -- Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (July 31, 2001)
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0743215990
• ISBN-13: 978-0743215992
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,458,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Está bien ;), March 24, 2003

By	Sabrina (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

Hey, this book is pretty good. I find it interesting to read about where she comes from, her blended family and etc. It is a good book to build your Spanish vocab. Espero que lo leas!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a role model!, January 29, 2002

By A Customer

I loved this book. Loved reading about the integrity and hard work and perfectionism this artists brings to her music. Shakira's the real deal. We can all learn from this kind of dignity and sense of self. What a hero -- especially in this age of inflated egos and marketing hype.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best but not that bad either..., December 5, 2001

By	"uniquewerewolf" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

As a big Shakira fan I bought this book the minute I saw it. This book is fairly good. If you are a new Shakira fan, I reacommend it. It tells the story of how this Latin Pop/Rock Icon became the huge star she's today. It tells the struggles and problems she had to overcome for reaching her goals and dreams. If you have known Shakira for a while you'll have already herad almost they say here...