All of Me, Anne Murray
All of Me, Anne Murray
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All of Me

Author: Anne Murray, Michael Posner

Narrator: Anne Murray

Unabridged: 10 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Published: 03/14/2023


Synopsis

In this revealing autobiography, Canada’s first lady of song, for the first time, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.

“After ‘Snowbird’ hit, I was swept up like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and catapulted into a strange new universe … If I thought for a moment that I was really in control of events, I was deluded.” Anne Murray

An unflinching self-portrait of Canada’s first great female recording artist, All of Me documents the life of Anne Murray, from her humble origins in the tragedy-plagued coal-mining town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, to her arrival on the world stage. Anne recounts her story: the battles with her record companies over singles and albums; the struggle with drug- and alcohol-ridden band members; the terrible guilt and loneliness of being away from her two young children; her divorce from the man who helped launch her career, Bill Langstroth; and the deaths of two of her closest confidantes. The result is a must-read autobiography by Canada’s beloved songbird.

About The Author

Born and raised in Springhill, Nova Scotia, Anne Murray has enjoyed an unparalleled career, delighting millions with her signature voice and time-honoured songs. Over a four-decade-long career, she’s sold 54 million records, putting more than 30 pop hits, 50 country tunes and over 40 adult contemporary songs on the Billboard charts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on October 27, 2024

I listened to this book and the best part for this Canadian’s heart was listening to Anne’s accent:-) The story has no huge surprises or revelations; it’s just a good story of a decent human being who has an abundance of talent and whose life overflows with gratitude and grace. Well worth the read.......more

Goodreads review by Steph on September 14, 2023

I listened to this one. I love Anne’s voice. Grew up listening to her music. Quite incredible to hear about her journey and adventures. Firmly believe she is someone I would be able to sit down with and have a chat…..although it would be one sided - she’d be doing all the talking ❤️......more

Goodreads review by Vionna on November 16, 2009

She tells her story simply and honestly - there is no brushing over of events and she makes no apologies for the decisions she made. Reading her book is like listening to a story told by a friend.......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on February 15, 2020

Both casual and knowledgeable fans will enjoy this. For casual fans, it includes the inevitable laundry list of memories from the road, a chronological career recounting, some gossipy bits (Burt Reynolds ended all communication with her once Loni Anderson entered his life) and some small pieces you......more

Goodreads review by C. (Comment, never msg). on October 11, 2024

* It has come to the unfullfilling point where I need to say it: I hate empty ‘like button’ clicks. I hope you will feel inspired to comment on some of my writing work. Thank you. * Nova Scotian Anne Murray and Michael Posner authored her autobiography in 2009. I love it and am gratified by explanati......more


Quotes

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"It is warm, straightforward and candid, and Posner has wisely dimmed his own stylistic light in order to let her voice come through. And it does, sometimes with low-key, self-deprecating humour and surprising honesty, and always with a lack of pretentiousness."
The Globe and Mail

"In keeping with Murray's down-to-earth honesty, the [book]...provides a balanced account of her life that covers both career highs (her 54 million records sold and dozens of awards) and personal lows (the dissolution of her marriage and her daughter's struggle with anorexia)."
— Calgary Sun

"Anne Murray's new memoir blows the lid off her image as the fresh-faced all-Canadian singing sensation.... A fast-paced and revealing autobiography."
— Winnipeg Free Press

"Murray is the queen of Nova Scotia.... The notoriously private singer finally open[s] up about her astounding life in All of Me."
— The Salt Lake Tribune


Awards

  • Dartmouth Book Award for Non-Fiction