by Tina Turner
First published 2018
Tina Turner opens her life completely in this candid memoir. The rock and roll queen who dominated music for decades shares the full truth about her remarkable creative journey and complicated personal experiences. Turner recounts her rise to fame, the challenges she faced in both her career and relationships, and the strength that carried her through difficult times. She details her musical evolution, the highs of performing for massive audiences, and the private struggles that contrasted sharply with her public success. Turner writes with raw honesty about the people who shaped her path, the decisions that defined her career, and the personal costs of fame. This living legend holds nothing back as she examines both her triumphs on stage and the complex realities behind the spotlight. The memoir captures Turner's voice as she reflects on a life spent creating music that moved millions while navigating the turbulent waters of personal relationships and industry pressures.
Genres: autobiography, non-fiction, biography-memoir, music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, raw
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, rags-to-riches
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
272 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence