In Learning to Sing, Clay Aiken tells the story of how his faith was integral to him learning valuable life lessons during his meteoric rise from l...
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Mar 12, 2010
Nikki
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Synopsis: This book is about American Idol’s Season 2 runner-up, Clay Aiken. This is an “inspirational memoir” in which he talks about growing up in South Carolina, his friends back home, and what it was like to be on American Idol.
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Audience: Teen+ (mainly females) and woman age 30-40
Purpose: Inform/Entertain
Medium: Book
Genre of setting: Nonfiction
Genre of style: Tragedy/Idealism
Genre of plot: Memoir
Criticism: I rate More...
Classification
Audience: Teen+ (mainly females) and woman age 30-40
Purpose: Inform/Entertain
Medium: Book
Genre of setting: Nonfiction
Genre of style: Tragedy/Idealism
Genre of plot: Memoir
Criticism: I rate More...
Apr 09, 2009
Emily
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I can't think of many positive things to say about this book. It really seemed like an outlet for Clay to trash anyone who he had ever felt wronged by-pretty immature, to say the least. While airing his family's and friends' dirty laundry made for some interesting and juicy tidbits, it felt like reading petty gossip most of the time.
I was especially disturbed by the way he discussed some members of his family. Case in point, the aunt who made some comment about him becoming gay More...
I was especially disturbed by the way he discussed some members of his family. Case in point, the aunt who made some comment about him becoming gay More...
Jan 12, 2012
Greg
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We all know Clay Aiken from Season 2 of the American Idol. That was the first season of American Idol that I had the pleasure of watching, I was a fan and was rooting for him to win. Though he didn't, I was glad to know he would release an album (I loved Measure of A Man) and so when I saw this book, I was pretty excited to get into it as soon as I got home. He spoke a lot about his family in this one, about his faith in Jesus and his views on his life after much fame from his success. Clay stri
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Aug 05, 2008
Christine
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As everyone knows I have been a, what I’d call, committed Claymate for over a year and a half now and there are very few facts out there about Clay that I do not know. I would go so far as to tell you that I could have written that book for him with all of the facts in place, but I could never have imagined the reality behind it the way Clay portrays it.
Clay Aiken: American Idol Runner-up, multi-platinum artist, former teacher and counselor of autistic students, rough childhood, and More...
Clay Aiken: American Idol Runner-up, multi-platinum artist, former teacher and counselor of autistic students, rough childhood, and More...
Jan 27, 2011
Primadonna
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OK, so I'm a Clay fan. I could identify with him many years ago when he said he was a nerd and some bullied him. Things like that.
He had a rough childhood, but his voice (and his mom) kept him steady. This book is full of gems and inspirations, and I wish to Clay, wherever he is right now, tremendous happiness. May he never lose his faith to help others.
He had a rough childhood, but his voice (and his mom) kept him steady. This book is full of gems and inspirations, and I wish to Clay, wherever he is right now, tremendous happiness. May he never lose his faith to help others.
Feb 01, 2009
I absolutely loved this book. I am a huge fan of his and found his book to be very inspirational. I could really relate to his experiences of being bullied and feeling so alone and overwhelmed in large crowds.
Mar 12, 2009
Shellie
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I had to read this because I like him so much, but after learning about his life, I really like him. You might too.
Dec 19, 2010
Donalyn
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One of my students, a huge Clay Aiken fan, begged me to read this. I could have lived without it.
Mar 07, 2009
Jan
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I found this book to be fairly boring. Somewhat interesting yet...boring.
Oct 13, 2008
Lisa
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I'm not normally into biographies but this was quick and easy to read. I was crying in the first few chapters. It's written like Clay is sitting and talking to you which I enjoyed. If you think you know Clay from TV...you don't...but you will learn a lot about him reading this book. If you like him or even if you want you will relate. We are so much alike which is kind of weird because I never thought we would be. Life happens to all of us and makes us who we are. I'm glad I picked this one up.
Aug 01, 2009
Linda
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Also was a major Claymate a few years back and loved reading about Clay's life. I was actually was reading this book and had in with me when I went to the Rose Parade the year Clay was in it. I didn't know he was going to be in it, and when I saw him ride by on the Ronald McDonald House float, I chased him down the street and actually jumped up next to him on the float! Needless to say I was instructed to get down immediately, but I got a nice picture of him anyway!
Mar 23, 2009
Sandy
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Written before he came out as gay. Small amt of American Idol references, book was really about his early life. Very frank, a little choppy, but easy to read. I'm not that familiar with his singing but would like to hear more after reading his book.
May 13, 2008
Stacey
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This book is amazing! Clay has overcome so much in his life and everything has made him who he is. He has such a great outlook on life and never thinks negitive. This book is a great uplift and everyone should read it.
Dec 25, 2007
Sahar
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I used to be a hardcore "Claymate," so naturally, I love this book. It's an autobiography and what a life Clay had. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will make you love love love him.
Jul 28, 2008
shalla
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fantastic! Clay shows us into his life, and what brought him to where he is today, and the lessons that he has learned.
Apr 11, 2008
Claudia
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If you like Clay Aiken and are a fan you probably will like it. It is a light fast read.
Oct 01, 2009
Dana
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I read this book in like two days. I love Clay, and I loved hearing his story even more.
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