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oceanwriter's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
I’m a big fan of Carole King, especially after seeing the touring production of Beautiful. I didn’t realize then that she’d written a memoir so I was super excited when I came across the audiobook.
More than a linear autobiography of Carole King’s life, the book is more of a series of vignettes from different times in her life. Naturally, there is a large focus on her music career. Her narration is wonderful, interspersed with a few musical moments. She seems as genuinely down to earth as she appears in her music.
I certainly have a deeper appreciation for her music now knowing some of the stories behind the songs or the times they were written and recorded. An uplifting read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Addiction, Mental illness, and Drug use
jwells's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
This is a long book (450 pages) but it goes quickly. Carole is good company. I especially enjoyed reading about the recording of Tapestry, trying to get some time on the good piano in Joni Mitchell's studio, during the hours she wasn't recording Blue. <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug abuse and Addiction
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