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Editorial Review:
Shania Twain is not your average country music star, for her appeal extends well beyond country music fans. Millions of music lovers of all types have responded to her singular brand of country-pop, catapulting singles like "You're Still the One" to the top of the charts. Shania has the multi-platinum album sales, she has the high profile, she has the rapt attention of, it seems, the world...and yet she is far more than the sum of these many successes. Growing up in rural Canada amidst great poverty, life was extremely difficult for the young Shania. At age 21, both her parents were killed in a tragic car accident, and she was left to raise three younger siblings alone. The discipline and diligence she was forced to learn served her well in her music career, and provided the basis for her astounding success today. From the cover of Rolling Stone to the cover of Country America, this cross-over wonder has charmed millions around the world, and her fan base continues to grow. Here, finally is her whole story, complete with never-before-seen photos and insider information. This is book Shania fans have been waiting for.
Shania Twain: An Intimate Portrait of a Country Music Diva Reviews:
Same old...same old... 
1999-09-13 - I thought this book was more or less a summary of the other three books about Shania that I have read. It did have a few new things that I did not know and the pictures in the book are great, but I wish it wouldn't have bashed her on one page and then prasied her on another. I give it four stars just because I love Shania and I really would read anything about her.
it was ok 
1999-09-13 - i think this book was ok, but it was better than the one by dallas williams, and way worse than the one by barbara hager.
if you're gonna write a biography, you should interview the person for the book (or research a little, and not writing it on rumors).
over all, i guess it was an ok book
Could Have Been Better....
1999-09-07 - I am a come lately fan of Shania's and I was excited when I found the last copy of this at a local bookstore. The book was packaged as having some new and interesting insights on her life and work. Personally, I didn't like it. It was simply a patchwork collection of old articles and rumors. He painted her in contradictory shades of hometown girl and calculating megastar. One has a hard time believeing that the woman he writes as being very in touch with her roots is also the kind of woman that would fire a faithful friend, by way of Fed Express. I think he should have enlisted the help of friends and Shania insiders in compiling his information in this book. There are some very nice pictures of Shania, but I think the boast that they were never before seen photos are also inaccurate. All in all I don't reccommend this book.
Good History of Great Singer 
1999-08-16 - I finished reading it two weeks ago, and I've bought three more copies, two for my best friends who also are big fans, and one for my sister. So I guess that tells you what I think about it! It's the second book on Shania I've read, and I liked this one more. It had more info in it and it was well-written, in my opinion.
This is not Shania Twain!! 
1999-08-09 - I have to agree with many of the reviews I have read about this book, there is nothing new, nothing different and nothing nice. The author repeats himself way too much and contradicts himself. At one time he is bashing her and the next saying that its easy to see why she is adored. I love Shania Twain and I felt like reading this book was just as bad as reading all the articles of people that love to bash her. Also, I agree that the author should have done a little more research instead of creating more rumors. Next time, try talking to Shania herself, thats the only book I want to read. I have read all the other books about Shania and they are so much more worthy. I will say one good thing, the info that is true in this book is written well, but I dont recommend buying it.
