Cher: Part One

The Memoir

By: Cher

Narrated by: Cher, Stephanie J. Block

Cher: The Memoir, Part One promises to be an engaging and exciting audiobook experience, befitting this incredible book. Read in part by Cher herself, the book is introduced, and each chapter launched, by the author. Rounding out each chapter as she continues the narrative is celebrated stage actor Stephanie J. Block. Stephanie starred on Broadway in The Cher Show for which she won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. Together, Cher and Stephanie share the storytelling duties, alternating within the chapters to create a unique audiobook treatment that will bring listeners fully into this period of Cher’s life—from her earliest childhood memories, to her meeting Sonny and their ascent into superstardom, her painful divorce from Bono, her relationship with Gregg Allman and her reach for independence. It is a story of creativity, individuality, motherhood, love, and loss, as only Cher could recount.

“Lending my voice to help deliver Cher’s memoir has been an honor and a thrill. Her life is fascinating, glamorous, surprising, exciting… and at times, completely heartbreaking. Her story is a beautiful balance of ULTIMATE stardom and accessibility. She is CHER for a reason and this book helps the reader get behind ‘the reason,’” says Block.

“When it came to completing the audiobook, I knew I wouldn't be able to do it all myself due to my dyslexia.? But then I thought of Stephanie, who won the Tony for playing me on Broadway in The Cher Show. I knew she would be the perfect choice to get across to the reader the essence of me. I called her and within hours she re-arranged her schedule to start the recording.? I felt so safe having her help share my story, and she did a beautiful job,” says Cher.

It’s all Cher

It is so personal when it’s her own voice. I learned so many things I didn’t know about her.

This book is EVERYTHING!

My only critique is that we have to wait a year for the next book. I loved every second of it! I’m a huge Cher fan and this just made me so happy.

Good Book, Awful Narration

I purchased this title as soon as it was released figuring that that Cher must have lead a fascinating life. This memoir confirms that. The content is good. Cher begins the narration of each chapter. Her narration is good. When Stephanie Block assumes the narration in each chapter, it's terrible to the point that it makes it difficult to focus on the content. She doesn't have any connection to the material. She seems as if she is sight reading, clearly not aware of the meaning each sentence is trying to portray, generally emphasizing the wrong words within a sentence. The distraction is compounded by her attempt to be overly dramatic. The text is interesting enough. The misplaced drama detracts from it. I understand why Stephanie Block was selected, but I'm not sure I will purchase the follow up to this book on Audible if she is the co-narrator.

Her sheer determination

A great book. Lots of surprises about her growing up years. And, I cannot believe she ever forgave Sonny. He sounds like a narcissist.

A must listen

Great listen! I loved learning about her life. Great road trip audio book as I didn’t want to turn it off! Can’t wait for part 2