<p><strong>Part One of a Two Part Memoir from the Iconic Artist and Actor</strong></p>
<p><strong>'A rock 'n' roll memoir like no other' <em>Daily Mail</em></strong></p><p><strong>'A gutsy account of tenacity and perseverance...Cher's voice reverberates with the grit and depth that made her famous' </strong><em><strong>The New York Times</strong></em></p><p>THERE IS ONLY ONE CHER ...</p><p>The extraordinary life of Cher can be told by only one person . . . Cher herself.</p><p>After more than seventy years of fighting to live her life on her own terms, Cher finally reveals her true story in intimate detail, in a two-part memoir.</p><p>Her remarkable career is unique and unparalleled. The only woman to top <em>Billboard </em>charts in seven consecutive decades, she is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame who has been lauded by the Kennedy Center.</p><p>She is a longtime activist and philanthropist.</p><p>As a dyslexic child who dreamed of becoming famous, Cher was raised in often-chaotic circumstances, surrounded by singers, actors, and a mother who inspired her in spite of their difficult relationship.</p><p>With her trademark honesty and humour, <em>Cher: The Memoir</em> traces how this diamond in the rough succeeded with no plan and little confidence to become the trailblazing superstar the world has been unable to ignore for more than half a century.</p><p><em>Cher: The Memoir, Part One</em> follows her extraordinary beginnings through childhood to meeting and marrying Sonny Bono - and reveals the highly complicated relationship that made them world-famous, but eventually drove them apart.</p><p><em>Cher: The Memoir </em>reveals the daughter, the sister, the wife, the lover, the mother, and the superstar.</p><p>It is a life too immense for only one book.</p><p><strong>Praise for <em>Cher: The Memoir, Part One;</em></strong></p><p>"[Cher]'s frank autobiography is a testament to resilience." <em>New York Times</em></p><p>"Turns out the alluring woman gracing the book's cover is the same one who appears in these pages: intelligent, sensitive, and engaging." <em>Los Angeles Times</em></p><p>"Utterly candid." <em>Washington Post</em></p><p>"Packs intricate details about her difficult childhood; her early singing experiences... the emotional roller coaster that was Sonny Bono; and her unshakable love for Gregg Allman." USA Today</p><p>"Fabulous [with] heartbreaking honesty." <em>People</em></p><p>"The book is as raw and unfiltered as one would expect from Cher." <em>Rolling Stone</em></p><p>"Sparing no detail, and missing no opportunity for a laugh." Oprah Daily</p><p>"Cher's memoir is the story of a hard-luck kid transformed by her own personal magic. It's irresistible."</p><p>Slate</p><p>"From hustler parents to a rocky marriage with the controlling Sonny Bono, this first half is a fascinating read." Salon.com</p><p>"Her wit and candour shine through as she shares stories of love, loss, and resilience. For fans and newcomers alike, the memoir is a vivid reminder of Cher's enduring influence and the fearless spirit that make her a timeless queen of the industry." <em>Glamour</em></p><p>"[Full of] her signature wit and humor." The Skimm</p><p>"...A rock 'n' roll memoir like no other." <em>Daily Mail</em> (UK)</p><p>"A must read." <em>Stylist </em>(UK)</p><p>:Full of unforgettable memories and insights." <em>Cosmopolitan </em>(UK)</p><p>"I practically inhaled it...it's a riot: a revelatory, self-deprecating tale." <em>The Times </em>(UK)</p>
