by Tina Turner
First published 1993
Tina Turner opens her life story without filters or pretense. She traces her journey from humble origins through decades of struggle and triumph in the music industry. Turner describes her path to stardom across three generations of fans, culminating in her explosive comeback that dominated the 1985 Grammy Awards with Private Dancer. She speaks directly about the challenges she faced and overcame as a performer who refused to give up. Turner examines the personal costs of fame and the resilience required to survive in rock music. Her story reveals how she transformed herself from a young woman with big dreams into one of music's most enduring figures. The book includes eight pages of black and white photographs that document her remarkable career.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, music, 21st-century, musicians
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, self-reinvention
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
264 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books Ltd
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence