Cher

The Memoir, Part One

De: Cher

Narrado por: Stephanie J. Block

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller The Global #1 Bestseller

After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir.

Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Centre.

She is a lifelong activist and philanthropist.

As a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often-chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship.

With her trademark honesty and humour, Cher: The Memoir traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century.

Cher: The Memoir, Part One follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono—and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart.

Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar.

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‘Full blooded and gutsy… a hearty, fullblooded read: a gutsy tale of highoctane showbiz survival from one of popular culture’s true 20th- (and 21st-) century stars’ THE OBSERVER

‘No-holds-barred memoir’ DAILY MAIL

‘Cherilyn Sarkisian’s life story is jaw-dropping…Could one celebrity’s life really stretch to more than one book? This, it turns out, was very much the wrong question. The correct one is, is there enough paper in the world to contain a life as jaw-dropping as Cher’s? Judging from The Memoir: Part One, the answer is no’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘I practically inhaled it…it’s a riot: a revelatory, self-deprecating tale’ THE TIMES

‘A detailed and characteristically profane recollection of its author’s eventful life…these 400 pages show the mettle behind the Mackie. Here’s to a sequel with sequins, expected in 2025’ THE NEW YORK TIMES

'A must-read' STYLIST

'Her wit and candour shine through as she shares stories of love, loss, and resilience. For fans and newcomers alike, the memoir is a vivid reminder of Cher’s enduring influence and the fearless spirit that make her a timeless queen of the industry' GLAMOUR

'Full of unforgettable memories and insights' COSMOPOLITAN

‘Cher, ever the chameleon, shows her true colors…Utterly candid’ THE WASHINGTON POST

‘[Cher is] intelligent, sensitive and engaging…A fun read, a candid and well-written book that will justifiably make her legion of fans excited for the release of the second volume’ THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

‘Best music book of 2024’ THE TELEGRAPH

‘The first part of Cher: The Memoir is as playful as it is eye-opening…the first part of Cher’s memoir is still packed full of punch’ The London Standard

'The book, which takes us up to the 1980s and the beginning of her acting career, is so fraught with drama, danger and reversals in fortune that it unfolds like an American picaresque. I can’t wait for the next instalment.' THE GUARDIAN

‘Book of the week’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

"Butterfly on the Wall: Witnessing the Magic and Mayhem of Cher’s Epic Life"

A Five-Star Review of Cher: The Memoir, Part One

Thank God—or Cher (depending on which bathhouse you worship at)—that this is only Part One, because I was left craving more, more, more. This book, much like its author, is timeless, endlessly fascinating, and impossible to put down. Cher doesn’t just invite us into her world—she takes us by the hand, spins us around the dancefloor of her life, and leaves us breathless, wondering how one person could endure so much and still rise higher than ever before.

From the chaos and heartbreak of her early years—an unconventional childhood marked by poverty, uncertainty, and unshakable dreams—to the rollercoaster ride of meeting Sonny, their meteoric rise to stardom, the dizzying heights of their variety show, and the heartbreak of their very public fall, Cher tells it all with raw honesty and wit sharper than a sequined stiletto. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll ache for her as she navigates the turmoil, pain, and suffering of a life lived boldly and unapologetically.

Cher’s unbreakable spirit shines through every page. The book is filled with moments of profound vulnerability and dazzling reinvention. From her struggles to find her voice as a solo artist to her rejection by Hollywood while chasing her dream of becoming a serious actress, Cher’s story is one of grit, resilience, and relentless drive. Against all odds, she rises—time and again—transforming heartbreak into art and challenges into triumphs.

Her relationships, both romantic and platonic, are explored with equal parts glamour and poignancy. Whether it’s her deep bond with her mother, Georgia Holt, her tumultuous marriage to Sonny, or her many fabulous friendships and romances, Cher shares it all with the kind of humor, charm, and emotional depth only she could deliver. And, oh, the stories she has to Cher! From backstage antics to Hollywood glitz, this book is a treasure trove of adventures and misadventures you won’t want to miss.

What makes this memoir truly unforgettable is its campy, glamorous essence balanced with heartfelt sincerity. Cher doesn’t shy away from her flaws or failures, but instead embraces them as essential threads in the fabric of her remarkable life. Her journey is a testament to reinvention and survival, a reminder that Cher is not just a star—she’s a force of nature.

And as the final chapter closes, you’re left not just wanting but needing more. Maybe Part Two will suffice—but honestly, this deserves an anthology, an encyclopedia, or even ten more parts. Maybe she’ll do a companion book—Cher: And Other Celebrity Adventures, Misadventures, and Fabulous Real-Life Dreams. Oh, to be a butterfly on the wall (because flies are gross).

If you’re not already sold, here’s the cherry on top: the audiobook features Cher herself alongside Stephanie J. Block, the Broadway Cher Show star. Hearing these stories in Cher’s unmistakable voice is a revelation. Don’t hesitate. Don’t miss it. Buy it now.

From her conception (or pre-existence, if you believe Cher is eternal) to her rise as a pop icon, to her reinventions as a rock goddess, disco diva, Oscar-winning actress, and eternal queen of reinvention, this memoir is a dazzling, poignant, and utterly fabulous chronicle of a life unlike any other. It’s a story of pain and chaos, but also of resilience and triumph. Against all odds, Cher endures. Forever endless, forever Cher.