All of Me Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Anne Murray (Author, Narrator), Michael Posner - contributor (Author), Vintage Canada (Publisher)

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In this revealing autobiography, Canada’s first lady of song, for the first time, tells the whole story of her astonishing 40-year career in show biz. It is a candid retrospective of the extraordinary success achieved, and the prices that had to be paid.

“After ‘Snowbird’ hit, I was swept up like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, and catapulted into a strange new universe … If I thought for a moment that I was really in control of events, I was deluded.” Anne Murray

An unflinching self-portrait of Canada’s first great female recording artist, All of Me documents the life of Anne Murray, from her humble origins in the tragedy-plagued coal-mining town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, to her arrival on the world stage. Anne recounts her story: the battles with her record companies over singles and albums; the struggle with drug- and alcohol-ridden band members; the terrible guilt and loneliness of being away from her two young children; her divorce from the man who helped launch her career, Bill Langstroth; and the deaths of two of her closest confidantes. The result is a must-hear autobiography by Canada’s beloved songbird.

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10 hours and 36 minutes
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Anne Murray
Audible release date

March 14, 2023
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English
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Vintage Canada
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B0BX7F9W6S
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	10 hours and 36 minutes
Author	Anne Murray, Michael Posner - contributor
Narrator	Anne Murray
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	March 14, 2023
Publisher	Vintage Canada
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B0BX7F9W6S
Best Sellers Rank	#38,651 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #566 in Rich & Famous Biographies #811 in Biographies of Celebrities & Entertainment Professionals #833 in Composer & Musician Biographies

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Gentleman Jim

Happy with my purchase

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023

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Book was as described. Good price. Fast service. You can trust this seller. Delivery was on schedule.

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TG Taylor

Straight, Clean and Simple

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2009

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Kudos for Anne Murray in writing a book that highlights her life and career but does not cheapen itself with tacky gossip or mean spirited comments. This is a book for the Anne Murray fan, who appreciates her talents and her integrity for not falling into the star maker machinery behind the popular song. I enjoyed the family portraits, and early days when Anne was discovering her talent in Nova Scotia. Her family certainly did take the d out of dysfunction, and painted a portrait of a not perfect, but normal, loving family. A nice relief from the celebreties who write tell alls that end up being empty and passive aggressive.

Anne gives us snippets of her life with her family, her daughters struggles with anorexia,drug abuse with band members, the gay rumor mill,business stuggles, her marriage, and loss of friends and beloved manager as well as highlights the control of record executives who tried to run her career. But throughout her career, Anne remained a simple girl, who mostly did not operate out of narcissim, but soared through pure talent, friendship and intuition.

I was most interested in the music, her decision to leave working with Brian Ahern right after her best ( in my opinion) album was released, Highly Prized Possession in favor of a LA based producer who was all slick and brass- Tom Catalano, who did not understand her. And her meetings with David Foster and the work she did with him in producing "Now and Forever", her last megahit were absorbing. I remember the "Midnight Special" period, which my favorite time of Annes career and the toll it took on her. But this was the time when my favorites were created. I would have liked to have heard more about the recording of the cd, Anne Murray, where her song with Bryan Adams was done, as that was another album that was underappreciated. She kind of jetted through that period.

We still get glimpses of other celebs who entered her life-Seinfeld, Don Rickles, Burt Reynolds, Dusty Springfield, Alice Cooper. It was hard to imagine Anne hanging out at Alice Cooper, but there it was in print. I respect Anne for not dragging out the pain of her divorce or her daughter's struggles, as it is obvious that this book was not written to hurt, but to inform.

I did find some record inconsistencies. I did not think that David Foster produced the entire Now and Forever album, only that one song, but the book let me to believe that. And Anne indicates that Jim Ed Norman produced Jennifer Warnes first album, when he only produced 2 songs on that product- Jim Price did the rest. Interesting to me that she picked him as a result of "Right Time of the Night" and "I'm Dreaming". Her intuition served her well. When her "Christian" album was produced, it was selling like hotcakes in Christian book stores and Anne was thought to be another "born again" celebrity. I would have like to have heard how this came to be, and how she got such access to the evangelical market as a Catholic. This was avoided.

Anne is sensible. She indicates that she will no longer record or perform, and that is a good decision. Her vocal chops are weary as her most recent cd's show us. It is always sad to be when singers perform way past their prime. Anne has chosen to walk away before
she has become a has been. I will miss her recordings but will have fond memories which this book helps preserve.

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Lynda

Very down to earth.

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2015

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Anne Murray is a voice of my generation. I can remember when every gay young lady out there had a crush on her - to this day it is hard to believe she isn't gay. She has that vibe. Her sexuality is irrelevant of course except it always seemed in part, perhaps some of the explanation for that unique voice/persona of hers. She wasn't quite like anyone else. You hear a title of hers and you're instantly able to hear her voice singing the song. I wasn't sure what I was going to encounter in her autobiography and am a little reluctant to say what the most predominant impression was that I walked away with: then again it's an interesting fact that she brings up often as well. She is not a personality. While she may be a perfectly fun, sweet, well liked person in everyday life, in the book it is clear that she is not the typical "personality" usually found in the entertainment industry. Obviously her beautiful voice has kept her fully appreciated anyway but I do remember that, as a teenager, her concert at a local university was the one concert I walked out on. As a group we got bored and had other things to do. I feel mean even mentioning that and yet it personifies what I'm talking about: there were times I wanted to stop reading the book as well. It's a long list of personal accolades llsted in a straight forward unassuming way. The pictures are engaging. There she is with just about every major star of recent generations - and yet - as comfortable as she looks in each, she's just posing for the publicity, all those shoulders rubbing off on one another to the benefit of each. Ultimately, the book had enough in it to keep me mildly interested. Don't expect much depth. She's had a different kind of career which makes sense for the different kind of celebrity she was and is.

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D. Daniels

A true fan will truely love it!

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2010

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I have loved Anne Murray's music since growing up in the '70's & '80's and reading this book made me love her all the more. Her autobiography gave me a much greater since of who she really is since she is one to value her privacy. She comes across as a genuine person who actually is not self absorbed by giving credit to so many others who helped her along the way and recognizes other artists and technicians for their outstanding talents and skills.

It has many laugh out loud stories and puts her family and growing up years right up front, which makes it all the more personal and real. Anne never gets nasty toward anyone even if one should deserve it. Her book as a whole brings out her warm, down to earth personality that makes her so unique from all those other "Starlet Divas" who are at the center of their own universes. She is a regular person with an enormous amount of talent and now I'm going to buy more of her CD's and DVD's.

I'm holing on to my copy because someday Anne Murray is going to sign it herself for me!

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Proof that you can be a superstar and a normal person too!

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017

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I bought this book not so much for being a fan of Anne's music (I only like a couple of her albums), but because I really like her character and personality. This book proved me what I already knew, that Anne is the perfect (if not the only) example, that you can be a superstar and a normal person at the same time. She always managed to keep her act together, even in the midst of the chaos prevailing in the music world of the 70's and 80's, which as you know was full with excess and cheap thrills. This book is full of delightful anecdotes about Anne's past, even one hilarious one of when she was a baby! I really appreciate Anne for sharing her amazing life with us, she is a true source of inspiration.

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A relatable story

Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2023

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Enjoyed the book very much and found her to be very frank about her life

Simon A. Whittam

I cried a tear when I finished this lovely book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2020

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A great read, and a lovely listen on Audiobook too. I bought both and thoroughly enjoyed them, in fact I felt quite bereft after finishing the audio book as my ‘passenger’ for countless journeys, whose company I relished (to the point of not offering people lifts anywhere, so I could continue listening) suddenly vanished from my life, just after saying her ‘Duets’ album would be her last. I miss you Anne Murray, and none of your music has dated, I love it as much now as I ever did.

Sue1972

Looks used

Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2022

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I bought this for a Christmas present for my mom. It looks used, little tears at the bottom of spine, looks like a bit of water damage and the spine is broken as though it's been read. Not pleased.

Anne Murray autobiography

Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2022

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Book arrived in pristine condition. Really enjoying the read!

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All of Me..with Anne Murray

Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2021

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I felt like the book was just "OK" in the way it was wrote. I did enjoy reading about her career..the highs and the lows. I hope her retirement years gives back to her , the same enjoyment she gave to all of us over the years.

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