Customer Reviews
Katherine The Great - By: Ian C, 29 Oct 2008 
I have had the pleasure of spending the last 3 weeksin the company of the delightful Katherine Jenkins...well,almost.I've been reading & then re-reading a chapter each day of this lovely autobiography.I recommend others to do the same-for it is an experience that deserves not to be galloped through but to be savoured.
This book is proof,if any were needed,that there is far more to Katherine than a beautiful woman with an amazing singing talent.Her story is written with honesty,openness & good-humour.Its all here-how a gifted choir girl blossomed into today's singing sensation.Katherine never takes her success for granted.She remains full of wonder & amazement at her meteoric rise & the experiences it has brought her-from meeting royalty to singing with Placido Domingo,from entertaining the troopsin Iraq & Afghanistan to being the most successful female classical recording artistin history.
Fame,unlike with so many others,has not spoiled her character.She remains dedicated to her religious faith,her family & friends & never forgets those who have helped her along the way.Vivacious is a word which might have been invented to describe her & her charm cannot fail to warm the heart of any fair-minded reader.
Katherine,for all her achievements,has known heartache & loss.And she has had life-threatening experiences.She describes all with candour & integrity.One can only admire how she has come to terms with such events.They play a partin shaping the strong,determined,yet thoughtful & compassionate lady she is today.
My only criticism of the book is a minor one.There are some errorsin the dating of events which would have been avoided by a closer proof reading.
To conclude,if you are already a fan,you will enjoy this book immensely.If you are merely curious,buy this book & get more acquainted with the lovely Katherine.Your life will be all the richer for it!
"To be continued....." - By: Mr. J. K. J. Goijarts, 30 Jan 2008 This morning I received the book & finished reading 20 minutes ago.
The book endsin Katherine's own words:I can only say,in those time-honoured words: "To be continued...", so we can expect a follow-up. This hard-working lady has written her biographyin an entertaining & professional way, which was to be expected from this determined mezzo soprano. Very informative, sadin places, jubilantin others, adventures, affection for friends & family with extremely close family ties, privatein a way, not afraidin doing something different, a good sense of humor, very down to earth & full with positive thoughts of a very compassionate lady, hence the reason of being the "Forces Sweetheart". This book is writtenin Katherine's own uplifting non-selfish style & despite this "Crossover Syndrome", which to me is an expression for an allround singer, able to sing classical & popular, still determined to reach her goal of being an opera singer as was intented from the outset. In my estimation she will be a "Diva", & no doubt will sing the most beautiful arias as a mezzo sopranoin an opera & a force to be reckoned with. The talent is there, as one can readin the book, most of the groundwork & world-wide popularity is done, got her own show (Kathfest), so probably the continuation of her autobiography will be: "Time to say Goodbye" or "Katherine Jenkins - Memoirs".
An objective & honest book written from the heart & well worth purchasing if it was only for the cheer determination walking the pathin reaching one's goal !!
I can't wait for this book to be published - By: J. PRICE, 20 Aug 2006 It's difficult to review a book before reading it, however Katherine's story will be inspirational to many readers. Katherine has worked hard for her sucesss & remains down to earth, she always had time for her fans & treats us like her friends & family.
I don't doubt that Katherine's autobiography will be a very entertaining read, The public performance of her songs often outshines her recorded work due to her stage presence & the enthusiasm of the crowd, I can't wait for this book to be published.
