Author: Kathy Iandoli
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982156864
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews. By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already “more than a woman” but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah’s life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today’s artists—such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more—is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. “There’s no better way to pay your respect to R&B’s true angel than to lose yourself in the pages” (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this “dazzling biography” (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject. This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate.
Author: Kathy Iandoli
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982156856
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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"By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already "more than a woman" but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah's life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today's artists--such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more--is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah's discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. "--Provided by publisher.
Author: Christopher John Farley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743455665
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Don’t miss the inspirational biography behind the exciting new Lifetime movie Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, starring Alexandra Shipp as the extraordinary singer Aaliyah. Aaliyah Dana Haughton was that music business rarity: a teen idol who transformed herself into a critically acclaimed hip-hop soul artist, a singer who successfully made the transition to actress, and a beautiful woman who never let the trappings of celebrity go to her head. Following her impressive debut at age fourteen with the album Age Ain’t Nothin’ but a Number, Aaliyah raised the bar with her hugely influential and bestselling follow-up, One in a Million. She then took her talents to Hollywood, starring in the action thriller Romeo Must Die and the highly anticipated horror film The Queen of the Damned. But soon after the release of her third album in the summer of 2001, Aaliyah’s life was cut short in a tragic plane crash. Here is the inspirational story of the star The Washington Post dubbed “Hip-Hop’s Lady Di”—a woman who, by the time of her death at age twenty-two, touched legions of fans around the world with her haunting voice and gentle spirit.
Author: Kyra Gates
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456899643
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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Lasette I love you said the voice in my head. I burned from the torture those words meant. I had done the unspeakable. I knew he loved me and I loved him. How could I go back? How could Tyler a mere human have this much a hold on me? The love I have for Anthony is trying to pull me back but the mistakes Ive made are fueling the fire to stay here with Tyler. Do I love him.is thats whats holding me here? Anthony hurt me; tore my heart right from my very chest but what I had done was unspeakable.
Author: Natisha Raynor
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 164840815X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 159
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After the death of Misa’s husband, her world turned upside down. From Philly’s side chick asking for money for an outside baby to a ghost from Misa’s past popping up and staking claim to one of her children, life has been one roller coaster ride. The only thing that gives Misa a slight bit of solace is the affection from her long-time best friend, Big Tyme. With each hug and kiss from him, Misa no longer feels guilty about moving on so quickly after her husband’s death. The love from Big Tyme is much needed, until his scorned ex reveals a secret to Misa that shatters her entire world and breaks what little heart she has left. Losing her father to the feds and her stepfather to the streets, has Aaliyah scared to love a dope boy, but she is drawn to Menalique like a magnet. He is the kind of man that her mother loved for fifteen years, and Aaliyah couldn’t leave him alone if she tried. The only problem is, the drama with him and her ex is getting thick. Aaliyah fears for Menalique’s safety and his freedom every time he leaves the house. No matter how much he reassures her that he’s good, Aaliyah can’t find comfort, but she makes the effort to be happy. All of that effort may be for nothing when the woman that Menalique left behind in Texas, pays him a surprise visit. You don’t want to miss the jaw-dropping drama that this sequel brings.
Author: Steven Andrews
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666770558
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Steven Andrews grew up atheist. He's bisexual. He was a foster child. He was abused and neglected. Nonetheless, God came to find him, and he became a college convert to Christianity. He is now a Presbyterian pastor, a nascent counselor, a husband, and a father. None of that was inevitable. This book is the story of how all that came to be. It's a narrative of vulnerability and authenticity. It's a journey through evangelism, queer identity, and healing from trauma. It's a plea for the future of the mainline church. Most of all, it's one person sharing their story and encouraging you to share your own--as we all strive to be the people God made us to be.
Author: Bruce Lansky
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 1451669607
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 822
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An expanded edition of 55,000+ Baby Names with over 60,000 names and 200 fun, helpful lists of names to consider. It also has the latest rankings for the top 100 boys' and girls' names and 1,500 names used for both genders with icons that show which names are used more for boys, more for girls, or about 50/50. And, it includes more than 5,000 Hispanic names and 5,000 African-American names. (Of course, it also includes well over 5,000 English, Latin, Hebrew, Greek, French, Irish, and German names and thousands of names from throughout Europe and Asia.)
Author: Mark Beech
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1844689093
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 488
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Mark Beechs 1998 predecessor, The A-Z of Names in Rock generated over 50 radio interviews, 15 articles, 7 features in nationals and two serializations. This extended and updated version covers more genres than just rock (e.g. pop, punk, indie, reggae, soul, country, blues, folk, jazz, heavy metal, grunge and rap artists and bands) and will appeal to music fans internationally, as well as being the must-buy book for pub quiz fans. With almost 3,000 entries, its a chance to discover why artists chose their names and which ones shouldnt have. An informative and often humorous read, the worlds leading expert on music names (BBC), Mark Beech, is guaranteed another best-seller.
Author: Michael W. Evans
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387196170
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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This is not a war story and I never anticipated it to be. It is a love story, in my opinion (I am biased) a story of love, tears, tragedy and then love again. Perhaps with an added touch of the goodness that people oftentimes find in each other. The minute you begin to write about a military man, you are going to have war. You have to read beyond what our "Jake" experienced to get to "my ending."
Author: Candice Dow
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455518298
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
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From award-winning author Candice Dow comes a raw, sizzling, and emotional novel about a woman who must fight for what she wants-before she loses everything . . . She's the hottest relationship expert around. Her get-real advice and tough-world experience have earned Ayana Blue money, fame, and a successful life she never imagined. And handsome Realtor Cameron Small is the sexy, steady Mr. Right she wasn't looking for yet always hoped she'd find. But Cam's unstable, in-denial ex-wife, Yasmin, isn't about to let him go-or allow anyone else take "her place." And if that means wrecking everything Ayana has worked so hard to build, then so be it. Now with her peace of mind shattered, her private business in the hole, and her reputation on the line, Ayana needs to figure out fast which dreams she can save, and what she'll have to let go. When it comes down to the ex-wife v. the next-wife, the only thing guaranteed is a scorched-earth battle-and it's winner takes all . . .
