Finding My Voice: My Story - Softcover

Watson, Russell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 009192331X ISBN 13: 9780091923310

Publisher: Ebury Press, 2009

Synopsis

Russell "The Voice" Watson is a star with a real story to tell. While most stars of today find success early, Russell was still working in a Salford factory at the age of 30. He spent the evenings singing in working men's clubs clubs for extra cash to keep the bailiffs from his family's door. The chairman of Manchester United gave him his big break in May 1999—the opportunity to sing at Old Trafford. His extraordinary performance was quickly followed by a record deal and his phenomenal debut album. Despite his outward success, Russell has had struggles with his health and family life. His rapid rise to fame led to a bitter divorce from his childhood sweetheart and his private life being splashed across the tabloids. Then last year he was struck down down by a life-threatening brain tumor. This plunged Russell into a deep depression and it was only the thought of leaving his two children fatherless that kept him going. Just when it was thought he was fully recovered he collapsed again while recording and had to have emergency surgery on a second brain tumor that threatened his voice, his sight, and his life. Now, in his own words, Russell tells us the amazing story of his life.

About this title

About the Author:

Russell Watson has sold more than five million albums.

Review:

"An extraordinary rags to riches story" * Mail on Sunday * "A terrific read...packed full of self-deprecating humour...refreshingly free from self-pity" * Classic FM magazine * "An emotional rags to riches story" * Sunday Times *

About this edition

• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 009192331X
• ISBN 13: 9780091923310
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352