Kirjahaku

Love's got everything to do with it. Tina Turner is the Queen of Rock `n' Roll, a musical icon celebrating her 60th year in the industry. In this dramatic autobiography, she tells the story of a truly remarkable life in the spotlight. From her early years picking cotton in Nutbush, Tennessee to her rise to fame alongside Ike Turner, and finally to her phenomenal success in the 1980s and beyond, Tina candidly examines her personal history, from her darkest hours to her happiest moments and everything in between. Brimming with her trademark blend of strength, energy, heart and soul, My Love Story is a gripping, surprising memoir, as memorable and entertaining as any of her greatest hits.

"The real power behind whatever success I have now was something I found within myself--something that's in all of us, I think, a little piece of God just waiting to be discovered." -Tina Turner The monumental bestseller, the classic memoir, here is the dramatic and spectacular story of an American music icon--Tina Turner.From small town Nutbush, Tennessee to Hollywood stardom, to global icon. In her life Tina Turner saw it, suffered it, and survived it all.In I, Tina--the inspiration for the Academy Award-nominated motion picture What's Love Got to Do with It--the legend tells her story how she lived it. An honest account of the beloved superstar's struggle and pain, but also glory and triumph, Turner's is one of the most fascinating and dramatic true stories in show business history.Spanning decades, from her childhood to her abusive marriage to Ike Turner to the ever-evolving musical genius that endeared her to generations of fans, I, Tina is a powerful memoir of a powerful woman who became one of music's most prolific and beloved icons.

â??Each of us is born, I believe, with a unique mission, a purpose in life that only we can fulfill. We are linked by a shared responsibility: to help our human family grow kinder and happier.â??

In this New York Times bestseller, Tina Turner--the legendary queen of rock & roll--reveals personal stories she's never told before, about her complicated relationship with her mother, the tragic death of her son, and finally finding true love with Erwin, setting the record straight about her illustrious career in this "rollicking, dishy, emotional memoir" (People). From her early years in Nutbush, Tennessee to her rise to fame alongside Ike Turner to her phenomenal success in the 1980s and beyond, Tina candidly examines her personal history, from her darkest hours to her happiest moments and everything in between. My Love Story is an explosive and inspiring story of a woman who dared to break any barriers put in her way. Emphatically showcasing Tina's signature blend of strength, energy, heart, and soul, this is a gorgeously wrought memoir as enthralling and moving as any of her greatest hits.

Tina Turner--legendary singer and actress, icon to millions, and author of the "brave and wry" (Vulture) memoir My Love Story--shares her deeply personal book of wisdom that explores her longstanding faith in Buddhism and provides a guide to these timeless principles so you can find happiness in your own life. I dedicate this book to you... in honor of your unseen efforts to triumph over each problem life sends your way. Tina was a global icon of inspiration. And here, with Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good, Tina shows how anyone can overcome life's obstacles--even transform the "impossible" to possible--and fulfill our dreams. She shows how we, too, can improve our lives, empowering us with spiritual tools and sage advice to enrich our unique paths. Buddhism has been a central part of Tina Turner's life for decades and, in music, film, and live performances, she has shined as an example of generating hope from nothing, breaking through all limitations, and succeeding in life. Drawing from the lessons of her own life, from adversity to stratospheric heights, Tina effortlessly shows how the spiritual lessons of Buddhism help her transform from sorrow, adversity, and poverty into joy, stability, and prosperity. Here, Tina shares the wisdom of an extraordinary lifetime in Happiness Becomes You making this the perfect gift of inspiration for you or a loved one.

Saksankielinen

För de allra flesta är Tina Turner en legendarisk sångare och skådespelare, men få vet att hon också praktiserar buddhism sedan nästan femtio år. Det här är en personlig berättelse om hur man når sina drömmar.Tina Turner berättar engagerat och med stor inlevelse om hur hon först började intressera sig för buddistiska sånger, för att snart bli hängiven religionen. I den här boken delar hon med sig av personliga anekdoter och tragiska händelser som präglat henne, som till exempel hur hon drabbades av stroke, cancer och förlusten av sonen som begick självmord, och hur hon tack vare buddhistisk lära tagit sig genom livets svårigheter och gjort det omöjliga möjligt. Här ger hon förslag på praktiska övningar för att nå ett fridfullt sinne och en stressfri tillvaro. Flera kända buddister (David Bowie, Cher m.fl.) bidrar med korta och tänkvärda citat. Texten är lätt att ta till sig och de buddistiska principerna förklaras på ett lättförståeligt sätt. Boken innehåller även QR-koder till videor och låtar och en väl tilltagen ordlista, dessutom tidigare opublicerade foton på Tina Turner från 1970 och framåt. En inspirerande och tänkvärd bok som passar alla i turbulenta tider som dessa."Här berättar Tina, 81 år fyllda, fint och inspirerande om hur den buddhistiska läran hjälpt henne på en ganska så knagglig livsresa!", Femina

”Todellinen helmi, joka ansaitsee tulla luetuksi uudelleen ja uudelleen”- San Francisco ChronicleElämänkerran ja henkisen kasvun oppaan yhdistävä Onnellisuus on olemuksesi - Opas pysyvään elämänmuutokseen on inspiroiva, toivoa herättävä ja viisas kirja, jossa maailmankuulu laulaja Tina Turner jakaa rankoista elämänkokemuksistaan ja buddhalaisista opetuksistaan ammentamiaan oivalluksia. Omalla valovoimaisella esimerkillään hän osoittaa lukijalle, että vaikeudet voidaan voittaa omaa sisäistä tilaa muuttamalla ja ylläpitämällä toivon kipinää kaikkina hetkinä. Turner kannustaa ihmisiä lähtemään mukaan ihmisyyden vallankumoukseen, jonka avulla jokainen voi voittaa elämänsä haasteet, tehdä mahdottomasta mahdollista ja toteuttaa unelmansa. Myötätunto ja ilo muuttavat maailmaa. Pysyvä onni on saavutettavissa, sillä onnellisuus on osa meidän jokaisen perusolemusta.Tina Turner on rocklaulaja, lauluntekijä ja näyttelijä sekä yksi maailman rakastetuimmista ja eniten levyjä myyneistä esiintyjistä. Hänen menestynein albuminsa on Private Dancer vuodelta 1984. Turner on saanut 12 Grammy palkintoa ja lukuisia muita tunnustuksia urallaan. Hän asuu Sveitsissä yhdessä aviomiehensä Ervin Backin kanssa.