Amazing Musicians: Inspirational Stories

by Charles Margerison

<!--StartFragment--> It is often said that music is a universal language, and our greatest musicians have succeeded in reaching the stars. Do you dream of following in their footsteps? Take a fascinating trip through the lives of some of the world's most celebrated musicians, and find out what it takes to touch the hearts of millions through music. In this unique collection of inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club, discover the sacrifices John Lennon had to make to realise his dream. Read the story of a poor Jewish boy from the Russian Empire called Asa Yoelson defied prejudice to become Al Jolson, 'The World's Greatest Entertainer'. Find out whether Edith Piaf truly had "No Regrets"! Every successful musician has an incredible story to tell. Join Callas, Piaf, Lennon, Jolson, Sinatra and a host of other influential and talented musicians as they share with you their secrets and invite you on an unforgettable journey through their fascinating musical lives. What is a BioView®?A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview, about an amazing person. These stories offer an inspirational way of learning about people who made major contributions to our world. The unique format and flow enables each person's story to come alive, as if it is being personally told to you, and reflects their interests, emotions and passions. <!--EndFragment-->

260 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2011

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book - the author has put together a lovely selection of life stories which are all interesting and different. Easy to stop and start reading as the chapters are a good, readable length. Like the addition of pictures throughout which help add interest (think history books in general should have more of these!) and the mix of individuals is varied so although all are musicians, their life stories are all very unique. I found that this was a nice way to get a lovely general overview of each person's life without having to delve into great big books about them or trawl the internet - but also with a lot more information than I had simply through my general knowledge!