Part One of a Two Part Memoir from the Iconic Artist and Actor 'A rock 'n' roll memoir like no other' Daily Mail 'A gutsy account of tenacity and perseverance...Cher's voice reverberates with the grit and depth that made her famous' The New York Times THERE IS ONLY ONE CHER ... The extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person . . . Cher herself. After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir. Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top Billboard charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center. She is a longtime activist and philanthropist. As a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often-chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship. With her trademark honesty and humour, Cher: The Memoir traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century. Cher: The Memoir, Part One follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono - and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart. Cher: The Memoir reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar. It is a life too immense for only one book. Praise for Cher: The Memoir, Part One; "[Cher]'s frank autobiography is a testament to resilience." New York Times "Turns out the alluring woman gracing the book's cover is the same one who appears in these pages: intelligent, sensitive, and engaging." Los Angeles Times "Utterly candid." Washington Post "Packs intricate details about her difficult childhood; her early singing experiences... the emotional roller coaster that was Sonny Bono; and her unshakable love for Gregg Allman." USA Today "Fabulous [with] heartbreaking honesty." People "The book is as raw and unfiltered as one would expect from Cher." Rolling Stone "Sparing no detail, and missing no opportunity for a laugh." Oprah Daily "Cher's memoir is the story of a hard-luck kid transformed by her own personal magic. It's irresistible." Slate "From hustler parents to a rocky marriage with the controlling Sonny Bono, this first half is a fascinating read." Salon.com "Her wit and candour shine through as she shares stories of love, loss, and resilience. For fans and newcomers alike, the memoir is a vivid reminder of Cher's enduring influence and the fearless spirit that make her a timeless queen of the industry." Glamour "[Full of] her signature wit and humor." The Skimm "...A rock 'n' roll memoir like no other." Daily Mail (UK) "A must read." Stylist (UK) :Full of unforgettable memories and insights." Cosmopolitan (UK) "I practically inhaled it...it's a riot: a revelatory, self-deprecating tale." The Times (UK)