Cher: Part One

The Memoir

De: Cher

Narrado por: Cher, Stephanie J. Block

Cher: The Memoir, Part One promises to be an engaging and exciting audiobook experience, befitting this incredible book. Read in part by Cher herself, the book is introduced, and each chapter launched, by the author. Rounding out each chapter as she continues the narrative is celebrated stage actor Stephanie J. Block. Stephanie starred on Broadway in The Cher Show for which she won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. Together, Cher and Stephanie share the storytelling duties, alternating within the chapters to create a unique audiobook treatment that will bring listeners fully into this period of Cher’s life—from her earliest childhood memories, to her meeting Sonny and their ascent into superstardom, her painful divorce from Bono, her relationship with Gregg Allman and her reach for independence. It is a story of creativity, individuality, motherhood, love, and loss, as only Cher could recount.

“Lending my voice to help deliver Cher’s memoir has been an honor and a thrill. Her life is fascinating, glamorous, surprising, exciting… and at times, completely heartbreaking. Her story is a beautiful balance of ULTIMATE stardom and accessibility. She is CHER for a reason and this book helps the reader get behind ‘the reason,’” says Block.

“When it came to completing the audiobook, I knew I wouldn't be able to do it all myself due to my dyslexia. But then I thought of Stephanie, who won the Tony for playing me on Broadway in The Cher Show. I knew she would be the perfect choice to get across to the reader the essence of me. I called her and within hours she re-arranged her schedule to start the recording. I felt so safe having her help share my story, and she did a beautiful job,” says Cher.

©2024 Cher (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

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It’s everything you want and then some ❤️ I am so ready to hear part two!

The unknown stories from her childhood to what she was really experiencing offstage is a beautiful and humbling odyssey.

I loved Cher sharing stories of her relatives and childhood, often through the lens of poverty and joys amidst all the challenges. I had no idea of how much she was isolated and in servitude to Sonny. (Could this be the first time she is really voicing this to the public?) When she realized this too, it was so inspiring to see her bravely escape this. Somehow she was able to maintain empathy and keep the peace with the people in her life who were not so easy. I'm so looking forward to part two, as it left on a sort of cliffhanger into her amazing acting career. Overall, I just love Cher's down-to-earth-ness, which is rock solid throughout her not always smooth rise to stardom.

Could not stop listening.

This was such an amazing book. Cher has such a beautiful voice. It's interesting you really hear that "Cher" way of speaking when she announces the chapter but then it fades. Her stories are captivating. I stayed up one entire evening listening. She's both vulnerable and a totally take-no-prisoners, bad a$$. Left me feeling hella inspired.

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odd that Stephanie J Block of In and Out shared narrating duties with Cher. voices similar but why did they choose parts they did? also Cher seems to like Sonny posthumously better. RIP.

I thought I knew!!

Cher was my “ idol” as a teen in the 60’s. I thought I knew what her life had been like, but until I heard her book- I realized how much I didn’t know. What an interesting part 1!! By the way, if Cher ever reads the reviews….. she mentioned going on Barry Hilton’s yacht to Maui and I lived in pacific palisades and Barry Hilton and I were great friends in high school!

Quite a life!

The book is read by Cher & another woman. Normally I would be disappointed in that . But the other lady sounds a lot like Cher! She did a great job! Overall Cher’s was and is a full and interesting story. Can’t wait for part 2!

Iconic

Just like the artist herself, Cher’s memoir fascinates. Her story provides insight into the artist’s personal and professional peaks and valleys detailing how Cher becomes the incomparable innovator and icon we know her as today.

Personality

Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Loved! Seven thousand more words that describe Loved!

Cher delivers

I was so engaged I drove 10 minutes past where I was driving to and was 15 minutes late for my appt. The narration is gorgeous. The writing is organic and as a woman I relate to her in so many ways. I couldn’t put it down - I can’t wait for the Part Two. .

Her honesty

Cher is a great story teller. I was fascinating learning about her difficult childhood. She was born to do something special with her life.

She is so unassuming and down to earth, I felt as though we were in my living room telling me her life story.