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Angel on My Shoulder: An Autobiography
by
Natalie Cole
,
Digby Diehl
Born to legendary Nat King Cole in the halcyon days of the 1950s, Natalie Cole grew up to become a versatile singer with Grammy Award status. But that success came with a price, where she was dragged down by depression and drugs. This is her story.
Hardcover
,
368 pages
Published
November 14th 2000
by Grand Central Publishing
(first published 2000)
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"I'm amazed at how many times I have brought myself to the brink of death in my lifetime," Cole writes about her prolonged drug use. "God was working overtime to save my butt, and I marvel that He never gave up on me,"
From the first paragraph of this lively page-turner, Cole (and co-author Digby Diehl) set the book's tone for honesty, drama and humor. Trapped in the Las Vegas Hilton fire that killed eight in 1984, she reaches for her cocaine and freebasing tools, determined not to die straight. ...more
From the first paragraph of this lively page-turner, Cole (and co-author Digby Diehl) set the book's tone for honesty, drama and humor. Trapped in the Las Vegas Hilton fire that killed eight in 1984, she reaches for her cocaine and freebasing tools, determined not to die straight. ...more
This was a great read! It really took you into the life of Natalie Cole. I would recommend this book.
May 06, 2009
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didn't know her life was so complicated and what a shame that she had all the tools of everything being at her beckon call. too bad and she is still paying for it but it was a good read--kinda like you sitting in a kitchen and drinking an glass of wine and interviewing her. She seems down to earth.
This autobiography was pretty good. She had a very interesting life. A lot of the details were a little it of a surpise, drug use, divorce, and abuse, etc. Overall, the book was very fun to read.
Natalie Cole has been to hell and back twice. It was interesting to read about her time at UMass Amherst (my alma mater) and in Springfield, where she got hooked on heroin.
Well done. Surprised how well the writing was done. Surprised by how much she went through in her life. Loved the in depth details about the music making industry.
A Story Of Life, Hope & Forgiveness! A Powerful Read!
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Nine-time GRAMMY award winner singer, songwriter and performer Natalie Cole has proven to be one of the most beloved performers of all time. Cole will release her second book “Love Brought Me Back” in November chronicling her path to a kidney transplant in 2009.
Natalie Cole rocketed to stardom in 1975 with her debut album, Inseparable, earning her a #1 single, “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” ...more
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Natalie Cole rocketed to stardom in 1975 with her debut album, Inseparable, earning her a #1 single, “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” ...more
