Ariana: The Biography

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Ariana Grande captured the hearts of a nation with her One Love Manchester concert. Less than a fortnight after a terrorist killed twenty-two people at her Manchester show, the petite princess stood tall at her tribute concert that united and healed a shaken nation. She was the emotional core of a powerful evening that reminded us all of music's redemptive power. But who is Ariana Grande? This candid book traces the US pop star's story from her childhood in Florida, through her teenage years on Broadway and Nickelodeon, and on to her gleaming pop career which has seen her described as 'the new Mariah Carey'. This unauthorized biography tells the songbird's eventful and inspirational story in full for the first time, and shows how she became an award-winning, chart-topping pop idol, as well as an empowering inspiration for a generation of girls. It reveals that there is more to Ariana than the celebrity we all think we know, explaining how her smooth transition from a squeaky-clean teenage pop product to a sophisticated, bold artist was powered by a restless and resilient personality. A must read for all her fans, this is a full, unflinching portrait of a pop sensation and inspiring, uncompromising woman - the small, sassy girl with the ponytail who conquered the world. Review: Perfect for any fan - I bought this as a gift for a younger sibling, they loved it. They had read the previous version of this book and so, they were delighted to receive the updated version. The paper is great quality and the print is fantastic. It arrived in perfect, flat condition with no scuffs or scrapes, which pleasantly surprised me as it is paperback. Couldn’t have asked for anything better when ordering this, it really makes a great gift for any fan. Review: Great book which tells the whole story of Ariana Grande, who she is and what she has achieved so far - I first discovered Ariana Grande when she hosted the One Love Manchester concert in June 2017, 2 weeks after 22 people were killed in a terrorist attack at her concert in the city. I quickly became a huge admirer of her. I also saw the media reports of her tremendous support towards the injured as they recovered in hospital, and how she was particularly supportive to the families bereaved. The Manchester bombing itself hit me hard, it was the first time a tragedy on that scale had happened so close to home during my lifetime. I did not know any of the people who were injured, killed, bereaved or even present on that awful night, but its proximity to my home and the fact that I lived nearer to the arena than some of the casualties, made me realise that it could very well have been the case. I could have woken up the next day to the news that a relative, friend or neighbour had been among the casualties - one of the girls who died actually reminded me of one of my own cousins and was of a similar age. I've lived through no shortage of national and international tragedies but this hit me harder than any other. Ariana's efforts and the efforts of those who teamed up to deliver the One Love concert were amazing and a great inspiration to us all. A while later, I wrote to Ariana Grande to commend and thank her for what she had done. This excellent book gave me a perfect insight into Ariana Grande and how she became the person that she is. She has achieved so much and had to deal with so much for such a young woman. No doubt this won't be the last book which has been written about her, and it's safe to say that there will be a great deal more to add to her story in the years to become.