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The FIRST TIME Hardcover – November 17, 1998

4.7 out of 5 stars 286 ratings

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The pop singer, Oscar-winning actress, and television star reveals the details of her volatile life, including her years with the late Sonny Bono, stories about her childhood, and her professional experiences
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Sonny Bono once said that Cher was so stupid that she thought the moon was the back side of the sun. Well, if he had lived to read this book he would be eating those very mean words. Cher had many first times in her life, and she puts them all down on paper here. For example, Cher shares her thoughts on politics in the section entitled "My First Allergic Reaction to Republicans." Here, she comments that Jackie Kennedy was much better looking than Mamie Eisenhower. How could anyone vote for Nixon, wonders Cher, when he was so "creepy" and his wife was "pinchy-faced"? But Cher thinks about more than just politics. There's also the first time she had sex with an Italian, the first time she had sex with a "bad boy" and the first time she had sex with a "mook." Cher even has something to say about clothing. If you're looking for a book that's hard to read, look elsewhere, but if you want the inside scoop on the depths of Cher's thoughts, served up in one-page essays, this is the book for you. --James DiGiovanna

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Cher's quasi-autobiography is divided into anecdotal mini-chapters, each with a title including "first" ("My First Memory," "My First Plastic Surgery"). The gimmicky format results in a lack of both continuity and depth?the text reads as if it were transcribed from tape recordings, and frequent passages of re-created dialog seem awkward and false. Scattered throughout, however, are entertaining reminiscences and infrequent glimpses of a likable and straightforward person. Especially touching are fragments that reveal the vulnerable child who survived a chaotic upbringing by idolizing Holly Golightly, listening to Broadway scores, using clothes to express herself, and dreaming of stardom. These moments of enlightenment make one hope for a thoughtful autobiography in the future. Cher has been the subject of a few biographies, the best of which is Lawrence J. Quirk's Totally Uninhibited (LJ 8/91). Recommended for public libraries with a demand for celebrity biographies.
-?Bruce Henson, Georgia Inst. of Technology
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 17, 1998
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0684809001
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0684809007
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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Customers find the book interesting and easy to read, with well-written mini-chapters. Moreover, they appreciate its authenticity, with one customer noting it's very upfront about everything. Additionally, customers love it as a Cher fan, find it priced fairly, and like the layout. They also value the picture quality, with one customer mentioning it includes many never-before-seen photos.

23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read with well-written mini-chapters, and one customer mentions it can be finished in a weekend.

"...Nicely done and a pleasant read. Though I did find it heartbreaking at the end when she wrote of Sonny's death." Read more

"...Don't misunderstand, the 'mini-chapter's are written very well, gets to the heart of the story and keeps a person's interest from cover to cover!..." Read more

"...It’s an emotional roller coaster. Definitely worth the read." Read more

"I love Cher and this book! It's a must-read for any big fan...." Read more

7 customers mention "Authenticity"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the authenticity of the book, finding it honest and informative, with one customer noting it is very upfront about everything.

"...She doesn’t hold back. No, she’s very upfront about everything. You get everything from her first memory to Sonny’s death...." Read more

"Loved how candid and honest Cher is, and I enjoyed reading about her encounters with some of the icons of the entertainment industry." Read more

"...It is Cher as special as she is. So much information!" Read more

"Excellent book. Nice to read true facts instead of garbage about Cher. It's great to read about Cher, she is the greatest!!!" Read more

5 customers mention "Fandom"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book as a Cher fan, with one mentioning it's great for a diehard collection.

"Loved it as a Cher fan despite the reviews. It definitely leaves you wanting more." Read more

"...It has a lovely glossy dust cover, it would be great for a diehard fans collection." Read more

"Loved it! I’ve been a Cher fan forever and it is a fun and interesting read from a legend." Read more

"Love Cher? Must have." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fairly priced.

"...The used but like new book was priced fairly and delivered on Wednesday in exactly the condition advertised and postage free (Prime)...." Read more

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"Cher blunt and honest...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Layout"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the layout of the book, with one mentioning it provides an inside look at the author's life.

"...The stories in here are funny, cute, and just a great read all around! I would recommend this book to anyone!" Read more

"Love this book Cher gives you in inside look on her life If you are a fan of Cher This is a must have" Read more

"...Her memory of her experiences is simply incredible. Love the layout of "The First Time." A MUST for any Cher fan!" Read more

3 customers mention "Picture quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, with one mentioning it includes many never-before-seen photos and another enjoying the images of Cher's childhood.

"...I enjoyed the pictures of Cher growing up and hearing of the various things that she talked about in this book...." Read more

"..."first times" from Cher's life and career, as well as some great pictures...." Read more

"If you love Cher, you will love this book. So many never before seen photos. Cher's gift of humor and honesty is on every page." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Cher is a woman that rose to fame as I was growing up. I always had the illusion that many celebrities had easy lives. I also had the illusions that if you look pulled together on stage or on TV, that you have your act together. After reading many biographies including this one, I have realized that is far from the truth.

    Being an entertainer, you have be comfortable with taking risks and suffering the consequences. It is a very visible world. When you fail, you have an audience. Other parts of entertainers world's though, are subject to conjecture. Like me, you assume all sorts of things. A book like this tells you a bit more about Cher as a person, growing up and starting out in the business. In a lot of ways, you assume once people become famous, they are part of this one big group of famous people that they are equals to. Also far from the truth. I find it interesting how Cher was Wowed by Bob Dylan liking the way she did his song.

    You also see her side of some of the tabloid stories. That has to be so invasive. I'm shocked to this day, that an individual though famous can still be so harassed for an-other's gain.

    I enjoyed the pictures of Cher growing up and hearing of the various things that she talked about in this book. I thought it was an interesting way to preface each story; The first time....

    If you have an interest in Cher, you will enjoy this book. Nicely done and a pleasant read. Though I did find it heartbreaking at the end when she wrote of Sonny's death.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    I bought this as a gift but I read this book when ir first hit the shelves. As a Cher fan, I wanted to know things that happened behind the scenes. This is written a little differently than other books. Each chapter lasts only 3-4 pages. Don't misunderstand, the 'mini-chapter's are written very well, gets to the heart of the story and keeps a person's interest from cover to cover! It doesn't get too deep into her life, but it tells her story and explains a lot of things from behind the scenes. Even though it was a quick read, it was very fulfilling and I enjoyed it!
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    I bought the book as a gift requested by my granddaughter. The order was promptly processed and shipped on Monday after I placed the order on Sunday evening. The used but like new book was priced fairly and delivered on Wednesday in exactly the condition advertised and postage free (Prime). My granddaughter was very happy.. I recommend this seller.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Okay, I was a bit skeptical about this book because of some reviews. However, upon starting the book, those fears quickly faded. Now, when I tell you this book is amazing, I mean it! It’s set up almost like a diary. Cher walks you through many of the ups and downs of her life. She doesn’t hold back. No, she’s very upfront about everything. You get everything from her first memory to Sonny’s death. It’s an emotional roller coaster. Definitely worth the read.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I love Cher and this book! It's a must-read for any big fan. If you've watched a lot of her interviews, many of these stories will be familiar, but lots of stuff I didn't know too. Excited for her new autobiography!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    I thought this would be more then what it was. Was an okay read but not like a WOW read.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I knew a lot about her story but I like her so much had to read her book. It was still very good reading.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
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    This is an easy to read account of alot of firsts in Cher's life - very interesting for anyone wanting to know more than you may have read written by others.
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  • DARKNESS
    5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it
    Reviewed in Spain on December 4, 2014
    Wonderful book if you want to have a really good time reading about one of most productive american artist life.
  • Chanty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2020
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    Great hard to find discontinued book. As described.
  • JiBi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
    Reviewed in France on July 24, 2021
    Superbe livre sur Cher
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2024
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    5.0 out of 5 stars La vera Cher
    Reviewed in Italy on July 29, 2017
    Grazie a questo libro ho potuto scrivere e documentare la voce della Vogue Encyclopedia dedicata a Cher.
    Tante citazioni, aneddoti e riferimenti ai costumi che sono cambiati nell'America e l'Europa dagli anni Sessanta agli Ottanta, soprattutto nel mondo dell'intrattenimento e della moda. Una autobiografia sincera, ma scritta senza nessuna pretesa e auto-celebrazione, anzi con molto spirito autocritico. Indispensabile per i fan della cantante/attrice/modella, visti i tanti dettagli.
    Una lettura decisamente sconsigliata per i non amanti del genere.