Part of My World (Paperback)

Jodi Benson

ISBN 10: 149645328X / ISBN 13: 9781496453280

Published by Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, IL, 2026

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Paperback. Join Disney Legend Jodi Benson on a magical journey from a Midwestern town to the bright lights of Broadway and the recording booth where she brought one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time to life!A treasure trove of colorful characters and unforgettable anecdotes, Part of My World reads like a real-life fairy tale as a girl with a big voice and even bigger dreams sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, Jodi shares lessons she's learned about faith, friendship, love, loss, taking chances, making mistakes, following God's call, and chasing your dreams. In this enjoyable memoir, you'll come alongside Jodi as shestruggles to find her footing in the rehearsal halls of Manhattanfinds (then loses, then marries) her prince charmingmakes a splash on Broadwaygives voice to a feisty redheaded mermaid, a blonde bombshell named Barbie in Toy Story 2, and a Tony-nominated powerhouse named Pollysearches for her own personal happily ever afterWritten with warmth, humor, and disarming vulnerability, Part of My World is a captivating glimpse behind the scenes at the making of one of the most celebrated animated movies of all time, and a must-read for Ariel and Disney fans of all ages. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Part of My World (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, IL
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149645328X
• ISBN 13: 9781496453280
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Join Disney Legend Jodi Benson on a magical journey from a Midwestern town to the bright lights of Broadway and the recording booth where she brought one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time to life!

A treasure trove of colorful characters and unforgettable anecdotes, Part of My World reads like a real-life fairy tale as a girl with a big voice and even bigger dreams sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, Jodi shares lessons she’s learned about faith, friendship, love, loss, taking chances, making mistakes, following God’s call, and chasing your dreams. In this enjoyable memoir, you’ll come alongside Jodi as she

• struggles to find her footing in the rehearsal halls of Manhattan
• finds (then loses, then marries) her prince charming
• makes a splash on Broadway
• gives voice to a feisty redheaded mermaid, a blonde bombshell named Barbie in Toy Story 2, and a Tony-nominated powerhouse named Polly
• searches for her own personal happily ever after

Written with warmth, humor, and disarming vulnerability, Part of My World is a captivating glimpse behind the scenes at the making of one of the most celebrated animated movies of all time, and a must-read for Ariel and Disney fans of all ages.

About the Author

Jodi Benson is best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Jodi also gave voice to Barbie in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 and delighted Disney fans with a cameo in Enchanted before reprising her role as Ariel in Ralph Breaks the Internet. In 2011, Disney honored Jodi's contributions by making her a Disney Legend. An accomplished, singer, dancer, and actress, Jodi made her starring-role debut on Broadway, performing the iconic song "Disneyland" in the Howard Ashman/Marvin Hamlisch musical Smile, and she earned a Tony nomination for her role as Polly Baker in the hit Gershwin musical Crazy for You. Still entertaining audiences across the country and around the world, Jodi is currently living in northern Georgia with her wonderful husband, Ray.