| Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized Biography | 
 enlarge | Author: Pier Dominguez
Publisher: Amber Communications Group, Inc.
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1994
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0970222459
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.42164092
EAN: 9780970222459
ASIN: 0970222459
Publication Date: December 10, 2002
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 Wasn't Impressed June 5, 2003
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
Biographies of singers are suppose to be short, quick, exciting, yet informative and straight to the point. This book read like a reference book. The author was redundant with a lot of the information, and the book was based on quotes from too many people. Some of it seemed it was copied straight from the previous source. He also included " rumors " which is nothing to include in a biography. I still do not know anymore about Christina than I did before because this book seemed dressed up to support that the author didn't have many new facts. He used too many big words and ( old words )obviously trying to impress the audience. I wish the book could have impressed with its content. A lot of things didn't belong, like what she wore and ate, etc. The book went way off topic. It lacked real information that could have given it depth and read like a tabloid magazine. I couldn't tell if he was supporting Christina as a pop singer, or disrespecting her as one.
I also thought the things said about Britney Spears was tacky. The author shouldn't disrespect Britney just because the book is about Christina. Many people like them both. The author should have used his " own " voice so we could get a feel of what HE thought of Christina and her music. Everything he wrote seemed mechanical and handed down from some fat, hardcover music reference book.
 One of the best biographies out there May 18, 2003
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
"Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made" is one of the best biographies ever written about a singer. This is not one of those glossy books with tons of pictures and inaccuarate info, but a wonderful, detailed look at the singer's life. In this book, Christina's childhood is vividly described. The book tells about how she has always loved to sing, the places she's had to move to as a child, things she enjoyed doing, how kids at school were jealous of her singing talent, and of course, her time on the New Mickey Mouse Club. This book goes on to tell how Christina got signed to a record deal, her days as a teenager, and much more. Not only that, but this book outlines Christina's entire singing career up to the release of "Stripped". It also describes her transformation from girl-next-door to a "dirrty" music superstar. Plus, the book includes information about Christna's so-called rival Britney Spears, and a photo gallery featuring photos of Christina from when she was a child all the way up to today. Overall, this is a wonderful biography, and truly one that Christina fans will love. The book is so detailed and includes such good info, you won't even believe it's unauthorized!
Analytical, unbiased, but fun look at Christina May 14, 2003
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm so glad I chose this book when I was looking for a book about Christina Aguilera. It was informative, intelligent and easy to read. I enjoyed the whole book from cover to cover. If you want to get a good idea of what Christina's like, this is the book to read. I love Christina and I admire her for all the struggles she went through to get to the top. This book is the best!
Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made May 10, 2003
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I recommend the writer of this book for future readings but, I do not like the books "Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made," the singer is good but hearing the life story of the same singer everywhere gets tiring. I hope this review helped.
Best pop star biography on the market March 12, 2003
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
"Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made The Unauthorized Biography" is a rare find in pop star biography. So many times in the past, I've ordered a book that ended up just being a bubbly fan book filled with nothing but glossy photos and elementary-level writing. This book is a true biography that chronicles Christina's life. It is the only serious biography available of any pop star. The writing is deliciously readable and immediately engages the reader and I was hooked until the final page. This is no puny book and I was able to read it one weekend because I was so caught up in the action of Christina's life. It is an obviously well-researched, fair biography that neither exploits Christina nor leaves out anything that the reader needs to know in order to understand her rise to fame. Sprinkled throughout the book as well are commentaries and "mini-biographies" about the music industry and many of the key players involved in any singer's rise to the top. This book left me with the feeling that I knew who Christina was and I hope that they start to publish more high-brow books about pop stars like this one.
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