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Jul 11, 2016RebelBelle13 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I have been a fan of Linda Ronstadt since I was a little girl, around the age of 8 or so. Her voice was so different, so full, so emotional- quite different of the pop singers of the time (around the early 90's). I loved her sweeping standards, her duets, even her spanish songs, of which I didn't understand a single word, but got her meaning anyways. I received this book as a gift, and was thrilled to get started learning about the life of one of my favorite singers. Since I didn't know much about her personal life, everything she talked about was new to me. For those who say that she doesn't go in depth enough, I agree. The chapters were too short, and it seemed as though she only talked about the parts of her life that she wanted to. Most of the book is focused on her early life and career, up until about the mid 70's. After that, it feels rushed and glossed over. She went directly from Cry Like a Rainstorm to the present (a gap of more than 25 years). I was looking for her to talk about my favorite album of hers, Winter Light, and she didn't even mention it. She did talk about her collaborations with Nelson Riddle, Aaron Neville (who I can't understand why anyone likes, because his singing voice is so strange and creepy) EmmyLou Harris, Dolly Parton and of course, The Stone Poneys. She also fails to go into depth about her romances. I can understand why, but she hardly mentions being involved with anyone, which I know is a total lie. She also doesn't explain why she lost her voice, and the struggle and heartbreak that went with it- that was a lost opportunity to flesh out the story. On the whole, it is a fast, informational read, and it does leave you feeling good. Maybe it's because I've always held Linda in such high regard, and she's been a part of my life for so long- but I really wanted a little more.