The Six Secrets of Change: What the Best Leaders Do to Help Their Organizations Survive And Thrive

by Michael Fullan
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  • Added: 2025-10-21
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go.gale.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
mixed 3.00

Cher's memoir, co-written with three different authors, is detailed and spans two books, but lacks the sass and personality that makes her stories so engaging. The book is filled with juicy anecdotes but falls short of capturing Cher's unique voice.

Cher's new memoir, co-written with three different authors, is a comprehensive look into her life, spanning her family history, marriages, and early career. The book is packed with detailed anecdotes, including a memorable story about Salvador Dalí and a fish-shaped vibrator. However, despite the wealth of material, the memoir struggles to capture Cher's distinctive voice and humor. The reviewer notes that the book feels more like a collection of facts and stories rather than a personal, engaging narrative. The second part of the memoir is set to be released next year, but the first part leaves the reader wanting more of Cher's unique perspective and wit.

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    The book chronicles the potted history of the 78-year-old’s immediate family, her erratic upbringing, her marriages to Sonny Bono (possessive, deceitful, emotionally abusive) and Gregg Allman (mercurial, addicted, emotionally abusive), and the early ups and downs of her pop career.

    It’s star-studded and absurd. Saucy without being crude.

    The book is filled with juicy anecdotes but falls short of capturing Cher's unique voice.

go.gale.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
engaging 4.00

Cher's memoir traces her personal and professional journey, highlighting her growth from a passive young woman to a confident and assertive individual. The narrative begins with a factual account of her life but evolves into a more reflective and engaging story as she gains self-awareness and assertiveness.

Cher's memoir is a compelling journey through her life, starting with a detailed account of her ancestors and her mother's challenging upbringing. Initially, the memoir feels more like a factual recounting of events rather than a deep self-examination. However, as Cher grows older and more emotionally mature, the narrative becomes more reflective and engaging. Her relationship with Sonny Bono, marked by his control over her life, highlights her lack of agency and self-esteem. As she navigates her early relationships and career, Cher begins to assert her own voice and show vulnerability, drawing the reader into her story. By the end of the first installment, she is poised to pursue her dreams of becoming a serious actress, leaving the reader eager for the next part. The audiobook format, featuring Cher's own voice at the beginning of each chapter, adds a personal touch, although the occasional pauses and emphasis by the narrator can be slightly distracting.

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    Cher's lack of agency in her relationship with Sonny Bono came through in passive, reactive behavior, but as she grew older, she found her voice, rode a roller coaster of personal and professional adventures, overcame difficulties, and set her sights on an even bigger, more fulfilling life than ever.

    Her relationship with Sonny Bono (eleven years older) began when she was a teenager, and his control over her professional and personal life grew stronger and stronger without Cher's recognizing her limitations, her lack of knowledge about finances and business, and her squashed self-esteem about her performance ability.

    As she recounts the ups and downs of her early relationships and rides the roller coaster of success and failure, Cher begins to want to express her own voice and to become assertive, and this is when she starts to show more vulnerability and growth--and when I felt drawn into her story.

barnesandnoble.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
captivating 4.50

The reviewer found Cher's memoir to be jaw-dropping, filled with extraordinary life events and experiences that led to her megastardom. The book offers a candid look into her life, including challenging relationships and her rise to fame.

Cher's memoir is a captivating read that delves into the extraordinary events of her life. From a tumultuous childhood with a father who burnt down the family home to navigating lousy relationships and dealing with gun-toting producers, her journey is nothing short of remarkable. The memoir provides a candid and intimate look into her life, offering insights into the challenges she faced and the resilience that led her to megastardom. The reviewer highlights the raw and honest portrayal of Cher's experiences, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in her life story. The book is not just about her rise to fame but also about the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped her into the icon she is today.

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    Cher's memoir is jaw-dropping

    a father who burnt down the family home, a lousy husband, gun-toting producers

    and megastardom

    The memoir provides a candid and intimate look into her life, offering insights into the challenges she faced and the resilience that led her to megastardom

    The book is not just about her rise to fame but also about the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped her into the icon she is today

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