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Discover the captivating memoir 'Rememberings' by Sinead O'Connor, an intimate narrative that encapsulates the life of a musical legend. In this brand-new B-format paperback, O'Connor shares her profound journey from a turbulent childhood in a disintegrating family to her rise as a global icon. The book, published in 2022 by Penguin UK, spans 320 pages of compelling storytelling, offering readers an insight into her experiences in the Dublin music scene and her tumultuous adventures through the realms of fame, including her iconic performance of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U'.
O'Connor's fearless spirit is evident as she reflects on significant moments, including her controversial stance against institutional hypocrisy, marked by the infamous incident involving Pope John Paul II. This memoir isn’t just about fame; it delves deep into her heartache, the joys and challenges of motherhood, as well as her relentless pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. 'Rememberings' is more than a book; it’s a passage into the soul of an unapologetic artist whose voice has resonated with millions.
With candid anecdotes and hard-won insights, this memoir is a must-read for fans of music, resilience, and raw honesty. Dive into this remarkable chronicle of one of the most unique voices in the music industry.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781844885428
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
Sinead O'Connor's voice and trademark shaved head made her famous by the age of twenty-one. Her landmark recording of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U made her a global icon. She outraged millions when she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on American television. Unapologetic and impossible to ignore, she called out hypocrisy wherever she saw it, and has done so for three decades. Now, in Rememberings, O'Connor tells her story - the heartache of growing up in a family falling apart; her early forays into the Dublin music scene; her adventures and misadventures in the world of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll; the fulfilment of being a mother; her ongoing spiritual quest - and through it all, her abiding passion for music.
Rememberings is intimate, replete with candid anecdotes and full of hard-won insights. It is a unique and remarkable chronicle by a unique and remarkable artist.
O'Connor's fearless spirit is evident as she reflects on significant moments, including her controversial stance against institutional hypocrisy, marked by the infamous incident involving Pope John Paul II. This memoir isn’t just about fame; it delves deep into her heartache, the joys and challenges of motherhood, as well as her relentless pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. 'Rememberings' is more than a book; it’s a passage into the soul of an unapologetic artist whose voice has resonated with millions.
With candid anecdotes and hard-won insights, this memoir is a must-read for fans of music, resilience, and raw honesty. Dive into this remarkable chronicle of one of the most unique voices in the music industry.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781844885428
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320
Description:
Sinead O'Connor's voice and trademark shaved head made her famous by the age of twenty-one. Her landmark recording of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U made her a global icon. She outraged millions when she tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on American television. Unapologetic and impossible to ignore, she called out hypocrisy wherever she saw it, and has done so for three decades. Now, in Rememberings, O'Connor tells her story - the heartache of growing up in a family falling apart; her early forays into the Dublin music scene; her adventures and misadventures in the world of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll; the fulfilment of being a mother; her ongoing spiritual quest - and through it all, her abiding passion for music.
Rememberings is intimate, replete with candid anecdotes and full of hard-won insights. It is a unique and remarkable chronicle by a unique and remarkable artist.