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78 voters
The First Time
by
Cher,
Jeff Coplon
Cher. There's really no one else quite like her.
She's been a pop star, a TV star, a movie star, and a wife and mother, yet as "The New York Times" has written, she's still "a funny, gutsy woman" who is also "genuine" and "down to earth."
And now, in "The First Time, " Cher tells about the important first-time events in her life.
Hardcover, 270 pages
Published
November 1st 1998
by Simon & Schuster
(first published 1998)
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This is my Celebrity Trashy Autobio Bookclub's next pick. My copy just came in the mail, and it is the size/dimensions of a text book. I am about to read a text book on the subject of Cher. Be afraid.
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Ok, read. It's not a good book, It's a bad book. (weird format, lots held back) But it did make me love Cher & understand her role in popular culture better (the original hippie).
For the true Cher tell-all experience, follow her Twitter account.
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Ok, read. It's not a good book, It's a bad book. (weird format, lots held back) But it did make me love Cher & understand her role in popular culture better (the original hippie).
For the true Cher tell-all experience, follow her Twitter account.
The format is different than other biographies I've read, but I got used to it pretty quick. Every chapter, which is usually only a page or two long, is about the first of something that happened in Cher's life.
I would say Cher's life is pretty amazing. She has done so much in her life and it was really interesting to read about. But I feel because of the format a lot was left out, or sometimes held back.
I still think it is a good biography, there is a lot in it to learn about Cher's life and it...more
I would say Cher's life is pretty amazing. She has done so much in her life and it was really interesting to read about. But I feel because of the format a lot was left out, or sometimes held back.
I still think it is a good biography, there is a lot in it to learn about Cher's life and it...more
Oct 07, 2011
Lilly G
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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I actually wanted to give this 4 stars because, while the format takes some getting used to and the writing is pretty basic, I put it down absolutely adoring Cher herself. I knew nothing about her going in, but the book made me like her. Talk about someone who isn't into the rules. She has so much personality, and the slices of her life allow her to tell stories without becoming too nostalgic or droning on and on. By the way, she was rocking the May-December thing long before it became an Ashton...more
The First time..each chapter is everything about her life: "First time" she did this, did that. About her meeting Bono and their life together, success and after they split up. It's not juicy enough for me but more informational about her life. I've always like Cher as an actress and a singer and I like she was always a tell it like it is woman. She is like this in her book. She uses the F Bomb a few times. She is a normal person, she did not need drugs or alcohol in her life. She also talks abo...more
An interesting easy read, by Cher. I didn't realize that they bombed in the U.S., and had to go to England to become famous. As a child she never fit in, because she looked different than her mother and sister. Each chapter was 1 or 2 pages about her "first", as in her first kiss, her first memories, etc. There was quite a bit with Sonny and how he really shaped her life.
I love biographies, especially of celebrities. I didn't really know much about Cher before and it was a cool format--the "firsts" of her life in little snippets with pictures scattered throughout. I felt like she cussed a little too liberally without much purpose except to come off sounding angrier than she probably meant. Still, a fairly good read.
I have always loved Cher and I enjoyed reading this book! I was a little disappointed in some of the things she revealed, but I guess we put celebrities on a pedastal and forget that they are human. Still, it bothered me.
But I love celebrity books, esp when they write them themselves! :)
But I love celebrity books, esp when they write them themselves! :)
I liked the format of the book, even if it was devised that way based on how she told it to the author. I wish Cher would have divulged more about her show or the movies she was in. It felt like she was leaving things out or skimming over key or juicy details. She definitely talked a lot about Sonny (Son as she called it). She talked about directors, her upbringing, and some famous people. I definitely enjoyed looking at all the photos throughout the book, both color and black and white. Since t...more
Light, quick read. Have always liked Cher & find her interesting. Loved watching the Sonny & Cher show as a kid, especially when Chastity was on.
Cher, I like you so much, but I wanted more details! Why did you break up with Sonny? Why did you ever, ever find him attractive?
A quick read. I think it told just enough without being too invasive of some of the events that shaped her life.
i really love cher! she is an amazing performer, i saw her in 2008. i haven't read the entire book though
Love this book!!! I've been wanting to read it again. I bought it when I was 13 I think. Cher rocks!
short two page chapters more like an interview format than a story. Interesting but not great.
Exactly what you'd expect from Cher. Easy, yet entertaining, read. A bit voyeuristic.
I bought and finished reading this biography in 2001. It was awesome!
This was a massive guilty pleasure read for me!
Great for anyone who's a fan.
Jan 31, 2009
Shelley
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans
Recommended to Shelley by:
my hairdresser
if you like cher you'll love it.
I would have really enjoyed this book and my rating would have been at least a 4 except for the really bad language in some parts of it.
Sep 15, 2010
Alex
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Cher Fans
Shelves:
50-in-2010,
non-fiction
No great work of literature, but a must read for Cher fans. It's written in 1-2 page anecdotes from Cher's life, in chronological order, starting with her first memory and ending with giving Sonny's eulogy. It's an entertaining, enjoyable, quick read (and it's great for dr,'s office waiting room reading or other short spaces of time, due to it's short "chapters").
I really enjoyed this book! I was up until the wee hours finishing it! Cher is such an amazing & unique person. She has been a role model to me since I was about 5, my first tape was Cher "Heart of stone" I spent HOURS pretending to be Cher when I was a kid!
I loved this book, and I am not ashamed. Set up in small chapters like "the first time I had sex" and "the first time my mom kicked someone's ass for me" (or something like that), the book is hysterical. sad, but hysterical.
Cher is great, and I loved reading her book of firsts:) She had some really really funny stories about her life with Sonny.
Obviously, only the people who actually know me would understand my rating for this book ;)
The Great & Fantastic Cher ..what more can I say
Sonny & Cher 4-ever (L)
Sonny & Cher 4-ever (L)
Feb 08, 2008
Cynthia Cardarelli
marked it as to-read
I got you babe.
Jul 13, 2007
Angie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
auto-biographybiography,
non-fiction
Yes, big Cher fan right here!
Amazing!!!!
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Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian, later adopted by Gilbert LaPierre,) is an American pop singer, actress, songwriter, film director, record producer and author. Among her many career accomplishments in music, television and film, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award and three Golden Globe Awards among others.
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