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In A Natural Woman, Carole King shares her personal journey from a Brooklyn girl to a famed musician and songwriter. The memoir offers insight into her creative process, exploring her relationships, career milestones, and the profound impact of her music on the industry. The narrative extends beyond her music, giving a candid look at her experiences, both personal and professional, in her remarkable life.
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You might enjoy this captivating memoir if you're fascinated by the creative journey of a legendary artist and songwriter. Immerse yourself in a deeply personal narrative that offers insight into the music industry, along with heartfelt reflections on love, resilience, and personal growth.

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A Natural Woman

The long-awaited memoir from one of the world's most acclaimed musical talents. She created the soundtrack of our lives. At last, she shares hers

* Existing author website at www.caroleking.com * Review copies mailed to the press * Featured on www.viragobooks.net/

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A Natural Woman is a memoir by the iconic singer-songwriter Carole King. It chronicles her story from her beginnings in Brooklyn through her remarkable success as one of the world’s most acclaimed musical talents, to her present day as a leading performer and activist.

The memoir details her marriage to Gerry Goffin, with whom she wrote dozens of songs that hit the charts, as well as her own achievements. Notably, her album Tapestry remained on the charts for more than six years. Her experiences as a mother and her journey through the music industry are also vividly recounted, making this memoir a fascinating read about one of music's most successful and captivating stars.

The book includes dozens of photos from King’s childhood, her own family, and behind-the-scenes images from her performances over the years, offering readers a visual journey alongside her compelling narrative.

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A Natural Woman by Carole King is praised as an engaging and enlightening memoir of a remarkable musician. Reviews highlight its engaging storytelling, revealing the depth of King's influence in rock and pop music. The book is appreciated for its intelligence, honesty, and well-written narrative, offering a fresh perspective on her career and personal life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844088867

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Carole King is a singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King's album 'Tapestry' topped the U.S. album chart for fifteen weeks, in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her songwriting. In 2009, Carole King was inducted into the 'Hit Parade' Hall of Fame. She holds the record for the longest time for an album by a female to remain on the charts and the longest time for an album by a female to hold the No.1 position, both for 'Tapestry'.

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