Society's Child
My Autobiography
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Society's Child
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Narrated by:
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Janis Ian
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Janis Ian
About this listen
Audie Award, Narration by the Author or Authors, 2013
Grammy Award Winner, Best Spoken Word Album, 2013
Booklist Top 10 Biography Audiobooks
The book that inspired the award-winning documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singer and author, Janis Ian took the stage at age fifteen with a revolutionary song about interracial relationships, "Society's Child." It was 1966 and the country responded with both hostility and accolades. The song went to #1, and Janis was caught in the maelstrom of a divided country. Terrified by the hatred directed at her, she left the music industry, only to return a few years later with the worldwide hit "At Seventeen." The story never ends-her songs are currently used by artists as diverse as Bette Midler, John Mellencamp, and Celine Dion; and she is considered one of the pre-eminent acoustic guitarists of our era by such notables as Chet Atkins.
In "Society's Child," you'll journey with Janis as she spends time with luminaries of the century-Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin-singers and songwriters who both influenced and befriended her. Her book takes an unblinking look at the music business, her own remarkable path through it, and what was really happening backstage-with honesty and integrity.
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©2008 Janis Ian (P)2012 Audible, Inc.Critic reviews
Simply brilliant!
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Great story
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Where does Society's Child rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It's a first rate autobiography. Kept me engrossed.What other book might you compare Society's Child to, and why?
It's in a class of its own because I've come across no one like Janis Ian. She's a one off!Which scene did you most enjoy?
There are many interesting moments. Her early involvement with Internet auctions to raise funds for a scholarship foundation were fascinating.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There were many. Abuse by her dentist and the death of her mother were particularly emotive.Any additional comments?
Janis Ian has an astonishing story to tell and listening to her narrate the audio version of her book made it all the more extraordinary. She recounts the milestones in her eventful life with candour and often humour.
I knew little of her personal story and this book was compelling. Her unconventional upbringing, astounding musical success as a 15 year old, the nature of and the way she dealt with various types of abuse, her personal relationships...the list goes on and this is before considering her creative gifts as a writer, singer and songwriter, her influence on and involvement with the music industry and the way she embraced early Internet opportunities.
The book took me by surprise. It's a very well written ride through the numerous ups and downs of a colourful life. Unlike many half baked so called 'celebrity stories' this lady, now in her early 60's, actually has a meaningful story to tell. I enjoyed it.
Remarkable story and lady.
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Great read!
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An astonishing insight into the music industry.
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