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  • By: Jane McDonald
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  • Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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Riding the Waves

By: Jane McDonald
Narrated by: Jane McDonald
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Summary

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Jane McDonald may be a BAFTA-winning TV star and platinum-selling artist, but she'll never forget her Northern roots, and she's as much known for her Yorkshire charm and humour as for her showbiz accolades.

The nation first fell in love with Jane twenty years ago, as the break-out star of BBC reality TV show The Cruise. She was catapulted to dizzying overnight success, but since then, she has navigated some stormy waters. Her dreams hit the rocks as TV and music execs, 'the London lot', swooped in and tried to morph her into a generic international diva. Her fans lost their connection with her, and melted away. Her marriage, began with a fairytale Caribbean wedding watched by a television audience of 13.5m, ended. Jane lost her confidence, and hid from the world.

But Jane's unsinkable and now she's back on the crest of a wave. In her uplifting autobiography she shares her incredible story with heart and humour. It hasn't always been plain sailing, but now she's enjoying more success than she's ever had before, and her fans love her all the more for it.

©2019 Jane McDonald (P)2019 Penguin Audio

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amazing

absolutely loved listening to this audio book even better that jane macdonald read it herself. shes had an amazing life so far and lots of ups and downs.

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Honest Enjoyable Read

Jane highlights that life is not always smooth sailing but she navigated the highs and low.

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Truly Enjoyed This Autobiography!

I have recently been reading and listening to 'Riding The Waves' By Jane McDonald.
Genre: Autobiography

Why I Chose This Book: My wonderful late mother was a huge fan of Jane. My mother and I used to listen to Jane McDonald CD's together. I still listen to Jane's music and watch her TV shows.

About This Book: This is an autobiography of Jane McDonald's life so far. Jane explores her childhood, family, relationships, marriages and friendships etc. She explains how she started from humble beginnings and how she became famous. She also discusses the many ups and down she has experienced on the way.

My Review: I truly felt like I was sitting next to Jane and she was telling me about her life. I felt hooked and engaged by her powerful story. Jane is a genuine and inspiring woman. As Jane explains, she begins life as a very shy girl yet blossoms to a confident women who stops at nothing to get her dream. Yet, she is real at the same time and expresses her struggles through life challenges.
I had a few tears when Jane explains that a certain loved one dies. As I could feel the closeness between Jane and this perticular family member. I can only imagine the heart break Jane must have experienced and still is experiencing.
The ending brought the book to a perfect conclusion.

At times this autobiography felt slow. Also, I feel Jane was overly nice regarding a few 'unkind people'. However, I imagine she could not be fully honest about these few people due to legal reasons.

Audio - Jane's narration is comforting, clear and real.

Triggers - Death of Parents and Divorce.

In conclusion I genuinely enjoyed this autobiography and found it inspiring. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Jane or who would enjoy a read about an inspiring woman.

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My listen of the year.

Really enjoyed listening to this book. Jane is such a down to earth soul with such drive and determination. I could listen to her all day. Great narration. Worth every penny. Well worth waiting for the audio version. Had me laughing, crying and everything in between!

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Great book

Great interesting book by Jane loved listening too her life story I have grown up with Jane on my TV and always been a huge fan.

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Bloody brilliant!

If you love Jane Mc then this book is for you. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. Great narration by Jane too. 💖

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Captivating

A really moving and interesting story, read with the warmth and humour you would expect from the lovely Jane.

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What a wonderful way to spend the lockdown

Jane reading her own life storyhelp me enjoy this unprecedented time in our own lives. Leaving me full of optimism for the future

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Emotiotiol and thought provoking

Loved this book ..Jane such an inspirational person ..read with warmth and humour..will make you laugh and cry ..

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amazing. well worth a listen

it was absolutely amazing before I knew it I was near the end. Well worth a listen. such an amazing woman ♥️

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