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* Read # Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir by Shawn Colvin ↠ eBook or Kindle ePUB. Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir Tom said No secrets in Shawn's memoir. Diamond in the Rough is singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin's very readable memoir of her life and career. Shawn does a wonderful job describing her rise from a high-school, guitar-strumming folkie to performing with bar bands, to receiving Grammy awards. But it wasn't always a pleasant journey for Colvin who candidly details her addictions, depression, anxiety, and failed relationships. But readers will commend her honesty and forthrightness. She's . This is no
| Title | : | Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.93 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061759295 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
And those who have suffered depression -- or loved someone who has -- will find much to inspire in this compelling redemption story.” (People)“Charming Colvin chronicles an impressive array of accompanists and backup, two husbands, and myriad awards such as her gold record with the 1997 hit “Sunny Came Home,” all while maintaining a low-key, sweet humility that is truly endearing.” (Publishers Weekly)“Dspite the many personal disasters that have beset Colvin, DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH is no misery-fest. “Colvin is a gifted conversational writer with a wicked and unabashedly goofy sense of humor Her buoyant spirit fairly leaps off the stage, and her self-deprecating wit is as keen and quirky in recalling her brief brush with superstardom as it is applied to an ill-fated relationship.” (USA Today)“Colvin’s fans will devour her behind-the-scenes stories; single mothers will relate to her struggle to do right by he
In its pages, we witness the inspiring story of a woman honing her artistry, finding her voice, and making herself whole.. After learning to play guitar at the age of ten, Shawn Colvin was determined to make a life in music. Diamond in the Rough recounts this passionate musician's coming-of-age, from the prairies of South Dakota to dark smoky bars in Austin, Texas, to the world stage at the Grammys. With the wit, lyricism, and empathy that have characterized Colvin's performances and inspired audiences worldwide, Diamond in the Rough looks back over a rich lifetime of highs and lows with stunning insight and candor
Her breakthrough success was the album A Few Small Repairs in 1996, featuring the song "Sunny Came Home," a top-ten hit that won Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Colvin has released ten albums, won three Grammy Awards, and been nominated for seven others. Shawn Colvin is a singer-songwriter and musician. . She began performing in bands in the late 1970s, and after years of polishing her skil
Tom said No secrets in Shawn's memoir. Diamond in the Rough is singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin's very readable memoir of her life and career. Shawn does a wonderful job describing her rise from a high-school, guitar-strumming folkie to performing with bar bands, to receiving Grammy awards. But it wasn't always a pleasant journey for Colvin who candidly details her addictions, depression, anxiety, and failed relationships. But readers will commend her honesty and forthrightness. She's . This is not Shawn Colvin's book! C. Narigon I clicked to buy the Kindle book and ended up with sheet music instead. Something's wrong here.. As honest as her music busymama I've been listening to Shawn Colvin since my guitar teacher gave me a copy of her live tape when I was in 7th grade. Too young to be out at shows, I absorbed every song within the confines of my room or my walkman earphones. So there has always been something intimate about her music for me.I usually don't read autobiography, but I finished the book in two evenings and I'm sad it's over. It 's a very honest, unsparing, touching memoir. I found m
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