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Beyonce: Running the World: The Biography

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Beyonce: Running the World: The Biography
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anna Pointer
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 137
Category/GenreRock and Pop
Bands, groups and musicians
ISBN/Barcode 9781473607354
ClassificationsDewey:782.42166092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint Coronet Books
Publication Date 30 July 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'Everything you ever wanted to know about the world's biggest singing star.' 5* - Best Beyonce: Running The World is the full story of Houston born-and-bred Beyonce's extraordinary life, which saw her join her first pop group at the age of nine before fronting the girl band Destiny's Child - the biggest-selling female group of all time. After embarking on a solo career in 2003, Beyonce's status as a superstar was sealed and to date she has won more than 220 awards internationally and the hearts of millions of fans the world over. The most definitive and up-to-date telling of Beyonce's story ever written, this book provides an intimate close-up on both her professional and personal life, with the inside story on how she and rapper husband Jay-Z became the biggest power couple on earth. With reports that their marriage was crumbling before the world's eyes on their 2014 joint tour, On The Run, it pieces together the split rumours that plagued them at every turn and documents exactly how they coped with such intense public scrutiny. The book also analyses Beyonce's role as a mother to young daughter Blue Ivy and explores the hidden heartbreaks of her past, including a tragic miscarriage, a lengthy battle with depression and an agonising rift with her manager father Mathew. While celebrating Beyonce's greatest triumphs Beyonce: Running The World uncovers the truth behind the headlines, finding out exactly who 'Queen Bey' is and what really goes on behind the scenes... Contains an extra chapter with the most up-to-date information on the world's biggest star.

Author Biography

Anna Pointer is a ghostwriter and journalist and with 15 years experience of writing for the national media. She was Editor of a women's celebrity magazine for three years before pursuing a freelance career in spring 2013. Since then she has written for titles as diverse as The Daily Telegraph, The Sun and Grazia magazine. In her career as a journalist and celebrity magazine editor, Anna has immersed herself in the world of Beyonce. Anna lives in Surrey with her partner.

Reviews

Everything you ever wanted to know about the world's biggest singing star. 5* - Best A fascinating new book by showbiz expert Anna Pointer celebrates the life of this extraordinary woman but also takes a look a the sometimes harsh realty beneath the glittering exterior. - Daily Express a solid, on-message case for the Texan singer as the reigning Queen of Pop - Daily Telegraph