Somone like Adele

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Here is the story behind the incredible success of this talented young British singer-songwriter whose is now beloved around the world.

This book details Adele's upbringing as the child of a single mother in North London and her time at the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology where her peers included Leona Lewis.  This account covers her signing with XL Records and being voted the Brit Awards Critics' Choice before her debut album was even released, and her breakthrough performance in the US on Saturday Night Live.

Features exploration of her songwriting inspirations and her diverse influences.  Delves into her battles with stage fright and laryngitis.

A must-read for fans new and old.
 

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Prologue Something In The Way She Sings (p. 9)
• Chapter 1 Dreams (p. 13)
• Chapter 2 Bluebirds Fly Out (p. 23)
• 19 About A Boy (p. 37)
• Chapter 3 Chasing Sidewalks (p. 53)
• Chapter 4 And The Award Goes To (p. 65)
• Handbags And Gladrags (p. 80)
• Chapter 5 Dog Days (p. 91)
• Chapter 6 California Blue (p. 99)
• 21 About A Woman (p. 109)
• Chapter 7 Hurts So Good (p. 129)
• Chapter 8 Little Voice (p. 145)
• The'Big'Issue (p. 157)
• Chapter 9 The Secret Of Her Success (p. 163)
• Reality Chick (p. 171)
• Epilogue When Everyone Cared (p. 181)
• Acknowledgements (p. 183)
• Source Notes (p. 185)