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Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress
by Vicky Nolan
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: November 20, 2017
Genre: Memoir
Recommended Age: 15+ (being sued, finding your song, singing your heart out)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 188
Amazon Link
Synopsis: You're a 15-year-old schoolgirl who has big dreams of becoming a pop star, and then one day you get your lucky break. Polydor records sends you to Copenhagen to make pop music - to make you a recording artist. You get back home and your future is looking brighter than ever - until the High Court writ hits the door mat - you've fallen out with your management and they have decided to sue. No, this isn't a dream, this is now Vicky Nolan's reality and fast becoming a nightmare, and all while still at school at the sweet age of sixteen.
Read about the trial, the family, Hollywood, London town, the glamour, the dog (eh?) and most importantly, the music. Curiouser and curiouser?
We always talk about 'making it' and fulfilling your dreams. The question is, what if you don't? What happens next? Ultimately, this book speaks about life and family; its hopes and disappointments, its ups and downs. Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress is in some way a story that speaks to us all, because in the end, the best stories are always true.
"I'm living my life as consequence of yesterday.
And all of my choices compliment my life today.
There may have been times I could have gone and lost my way,
I could have, I would have, I should have, I don't care - I'm here now."
See the stories and hear the music
@YouTube 'Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress'
Review: For the most part I really liked this book. I loved the unique storytelling and writing style of the book. I loved how open and honest the book was and when one pairs this book with the YouTube songs then you quickly fall in love with this book. I feel like it’s a very insightful and honest telling of how things can and most times do go in the industry. The book is also a testament to the age old saying to never get up.
However, I think while this book definitely has reread ability, the writing style is very confusing up front. It definitely takes getting used to in figuring out where all the threads are going, but it’s worth it.
Verdict: A scrapbook I can get behind!
Rating: 4.5/5
Publication Date: November 20, 2017
Genre: Memoir
Recommended Age: 15+ (being sued, finding your song, singing your heart out)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 188
Amazon Link
Synopsis: You're a 15-year-old schoolgirl who has big dreams of becoming a pop star, and then one day you get your lucky break. Polydor records sends you to Copenhagen to make pop music - to make you a recording artist. You get back home and your future is looking brighter than ever - until the High Court writ hits the door mat - you've fallen out with your management and they have decided to sue. No, this isn't a dream, this is now Vicky Nolan's reality and fast becoming a nightmare, and all while still at school at the sweet age of sixteen.
Read about the trial, the family, Hollywood, London town, the glamour, the dog (eh?) and most importantly, the music. Curiouser and curiouser?
We always talk about 'making it' and fulfilling your dreams. The question is, what if you don't? What happens next? Ultimately, this book speaks about life and family; its hopes and disappointments, its ups and downs. Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress is in some way a story that speaks to us all, because in the end, the best stories are always true.
"I'm living my life as consequence of yesterday.
And all of my choices compliment my life today.
There may have been times I could have gone and lost my way,
I could have, I would have, I should have, I don't care - I'm here now."
See the stories and hear the music
@YouTube 'Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress'
Review: For the most part I really liked this book. I loved the unique storytelling and writing style of the book. I loved how open and honest the book was and when one pairs this book with the YouTube songs then you quickly fall in love with this book. I feel like it’s a very insightful and honest telling of how things can and most times do go in the industry. The book is also a testament to the age old saying to never get up.
However, I think while this book definitely has reread ability, the writing style is very confusing up front. It definitely takes getting used to in figuring out where all the threads are going, but it’s worth it.
Verdict: A scrapbook I can get behind!