Life is Just What You Make It: My Story So Far [Signed]

Osmond, Donny; Romanowski, Patricia

ISBN 10: 078686494X / ISBN 13: 9780786864942

Published by Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, 1999

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Stated First Edition; full number-line beginning w/1. Signed by Donny Osmond at half-title page: "Donny Osmond". Black boards, black spine wrap, silver spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages fine. Dust wrapper, light wear; unclipped 22.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Large photo-plate section. At age five, Donny Osmond first sang his way into America's heart. By the time he was a teenager, he had four separate careers successfully underway, as a solo artist, as a member of the Osmond Brothers, as part of a singing duo with his sister, Marie, and as the co-host of a highly successful network television variety show. But by the early 80s, public perception had changed, and Donny discovered that, thanks to his squeaky-clean image, his very name had become poison. In this inspiring autobiography, Donny tells what it is like to survive the ups and downs of the entertainment world while trying to keep his faith, dignity, and sense of humor intact. He recalls memories of his experiences with a variety of celebrities, from Groucho Marx and Lucille Ball to Michael Jackson and Howard Stern. 322 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Seller Inventory # 019518

Bibliographic Details

Title: Life is Just What You Make It: My Story So ...

Publisher: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

At age five, Donny Osmond first sang his way into North Americas heart. By the time he was a teenager, he had four separate careers successfully underway, as a solo artist, as a member of the Osmond Brothers, as part of a singing duo with his sister, Marie, and as the co-host of a highly successful network television variety show. But by the early 80s, public perception had changed, and Donny discovered that, thanks to his squeaky-clean image, his very name had become poison. In this inspiring autobiography, Donny tells what it is like to survive the ups and downs of the entertainment business while trying to keep his faith, dignity, and sense of humor intact. He recalls memories of his experiences with a variety of celebrities, from Groucho Marx and Lucille Ball to Michael Jackson and Howard Stern. He shares how he finally achieved resolution through marriage, fatherhood, perseverance, and self-acceptance. And he recounts the long and difficult road leading to a renewed recording career, nearly two thousand triumphant performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and a new nationally syndicated talk show. The millions of people who watched Donny grow up are now embracing the man whose life and career exemplify the classic values that so many now share.

About the Author:

Donny Osmond has worked in the entertainment industry for more than forty years as a singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. His popularity as an all-round entertainer continues to grow and, as well as hosting the successful television program The Donny & Marie Show with his sister, he starred in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for six years. In 2004 he performed to a sell-out UK concert tour, and released his 54th album to commercial and critical acclaim.

Patricia Romanowski is the award-winning co-editor of The New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll. She lives on Long Island with her husband, author Philip Bashe, and their son, Justin.