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[Incognito_0112]

Hi.

I was just wondering if any of you buy some of the unauthorized books about Celine?
I was wondering because I just realized that you can get a lot of Celine books on an norwegian online bookstore. But I won't buy them if they're not any good and just about gossiping and writing things that are not true. Are there any good unauthorized books or anyone worth spending money on?

Does anyone have any opinion about this?

[Ted]

I recommend For Keeps. It has a lot of pictures and it's big and it has a hard cover.

Edited by Ted, 30 January 2007 - 04:20 PM.

[Incognito_0112]

Ted, on Jan 30 2007, 05:19 PM, said:

I recommend For Keeps. It has a lot of pictures and it's big and it has a hard cover.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For keeps is a good book?
That's so great to hear, I just ordered it from Team Celine and I can't wait to get it  

But what about unauthorized books? book such as these:



Does anyone have these?

[celinedionfan]

I have the 3rd one....The Complete Biography by Lisa Peters! It's a very good book and well updated but it's still 1999 and finishes with the Millenium Concert! I guess that "For Keeps" and "25 ans D'amour" will have further information...

[Mozinha]

I don't have any authorized books. I never felt the need to read those. I have her 1997 biography and 2 versions of her autobiography and For Keeps.

For Keeps is very cool because of the pictures and stuff it offers but... that's it. I've read it once and it was enough. Not my style, definately. I'm a book nerd, I've read hundreds of books (I actually sleep with books lol) and I'm very picky and I felt this one was very poor. But the biggest interest about For Keeps it's the whole pictures and stuff so if that's what you're looking for, you'll be more than happy.

The other two books are fantastic! If anyone is looking for My Story My Dream, I advise you to look for the updated version (ends in 2001) rather than the original one. It's much more complete.

[stevethefan]

So far I've only read the authorized books, but I have to admit I would like to read:
"Rene Angelil, The Making of Celine Dion" by Jean Beaunoyer. Supposedly the author of this book was one the members of a band that Rene was a part of in the 1960's called
"Les Baronets." They were kind of like a Quebec version the the Beatles.

The problem with the unauthorized books is you never know how much of what they says is true, if anything. But the problem with authorized versions is they are usually only going to write things in a favourable light and they may leave out negative things.

I will say that I thought the authorized book by Georges Hubert Germain was pretty good and the "For Keeps" book is nice, especially the photos.

[Love,]

Sheet Music Books for piano

The recent two official Celine books have been AMAZINGLY done. Not only did I want them for myself... I wanted to spread Celine to people I know through these books:

I bought about four copies of Miracle; one to keep and three to give out as gifts to friends; already gave out two.

I received "For Keeps" as a gift from one of my dearest friends two Christmas's ago    But I currently have 4 copies of "For Keeps." I want to give them out to dear friends to inspire them with Celine's story

What's a better gift to give than a gift of Celine? (However, I got to be careful whom to give it to).

And I have like tons and tons of magazines with Celine in it; as part of the collection

[angel_christ]

I have For Keeps. But I bought it on amazon.com. Isn't it a lot cheaper than buying on celinedion.com? Even on TEAMCELINE price and a brand new one.

[Jennifer]

Love, on ,Jan 30 2007, 09:51 PM, said:

I bought about four copies of Miracle; one to keep and three to give out as gifts to friends; already gave out two.

I received "For Keeps" as a gift from one of my dearest friends two Christmas's ago    But I currently have 4 copies of "For Keeps." I want to give them out to dear friends to inspire them with Celine's story

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey Sophoan... I have three copies of Miracle and six copies of For Keeps, so I know where you're coming from!  Mine are probably to give out as well... I have ideas.

Anyway, you will definitely LOVE For Keeps... such a great book.  When it comes to the unauthorized books you mentioned, I have two copies of that second one you posted... though I don't know why.  I don't think I ever even read it.

[Johana]

I like FK and MSMD very much

[Clari]

FOR KEEPS is wonderful... It's worth every penny! I really like Celine: Tour De Force , it has nice big pictures and official!

I once got A Voice and A Dream as a gift, it really strange and it kept going off subject about other artists and it's also unauthorized.

[Incognito_0112]

angel_christ, on Jan 31 2007, 12:44 AM, said:

I have For Keeps. But I bought it on amazon.com. Isn't it a lot cheaper than buying on celinedion.com? Even on TEAMCELINE price and a brand new one.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Maybe it is, I paid $29.95 on celinedion.com, I could probably get it cheaper somewhere else. But I had to order it abroad anyway because this is the on eitem you can get in Norway. And there were something else I wanted from celinedion.com so I just ordered it there.

Has anyone ordered used stuff on amazon?
Are they usually in good conditions or should I not get used stuff from there?

[kathyc25]

I only have For Keeps...but for now that`s all I need. Its wonderful...You really get a look into Celine`s life "_

[Litsas]

I bought For Keeps last weekend at the "Boekenfestijn" in AHOY (concert-, sports- and multifunctional building, Céline did some concerts there in 1996 [FIY-tour, first part].)!
I paid only €8,50 for it; the entrance for the "Boekenfestijn" (organized by the "Centrale Boekhandel") was FREE!

For Keeps is a beautiful book, I'm happy that I've got it without traveling to L.V. (I haven't got the money to travel to L.V. ) !


Saskia

[pol]

I have For Keeps, autobiography My story, My Dream, and a Polish language-version of Falling Into You biography by Barry Grills, but the cover is different from the one you posted above

I can post the cover if you want

[CELINEFAN01]

 Mozinha, on 30 January 2007 - 05:05 PM, said:

I don't have any authorized books. I never felt the need to read those. I have her 1997 biography and 2 versions of her autobiography and For Keeps.

For Keeps is very cool because of the pictures and stuff it offers but... that's it. I've read it once and it was enough. Not my style, definately. I'm a book nerd, I've read hundreds of books (I actually sleep with books lol) and I'm very picky and I felt this one was very poor. But the biggest interest about For Keeps it's the whole pictures and stuff so if that's what you're looking for, you'll be more than happy.

The other two books are fantastic! If anyone is looking for My Story My Dream, I advise you to look for the updated version (ends in 2001) rather than the original one. It's much more complete.

How can I know wich version of My Story my dream is the complete one? Are there more pages?? Or what you mean with more complete?

[chocolatechip15]

 CELINEFAN01, on 26 January 2014 - 10:28 PM, said:

How can I know wich version of My Story my dream is the complete one? Are there more pages?? Or what you mean with more complete?

I'm not sure what the person who posted that comment meant, but the first version of My Story, My Dream ended with Celine pregnant with RC.  In 2001, a version was released with a new epilogue where RC was just born, and Celine reflects a bit on her new baby and about Rene as a father.  The epilogue was maybe 10 pages, tops.

I believe that the Quebec (French) version of the book also had some additional information, but I haven't read it.

[littleames]

 chocolatechip15, on 26 January 2014 - 10:42 PM, said:

I'm not sure what the person who posted that comment meant, but the first version of My Story, My Dream ended with Celine pregnant with RC.  In 2001, a version was released with a new epilogue where RC was just born, and Celine reflects a bit on her new baby and about Rene as a father.  The epilogue was maybe 10 pages, tops.

I believe that the Quebec (French) version of the book also had some additional information, but I haven't read it.

I have the first version then. I had no idea there were two versions lol! Learn something everyday!

[CELINEFAN01]

 chocolatechip15, on 26 January 2014 - 10:42 PM, said:

I'm not sure what the person who posted that comment meant, but the first version of My Story, My Dream ended with Celine pregnant with RC.  In 2001, a version was released with a new epilogue where RC was just born, and Celine reflects a bit on her new baby and about Rene as a father.  The epilogue was maybe 10 pages, tops.

I believe that the Quebec (French) version of the book also had some additional information, but I haven't read it.

I was checking my book and there are 385 pages, then I found another version that said larger print and it had 475 pages (english version) 😱😱😱😱 and then I found a page and there are a lot of versions

[NicoNV]

Does anyone have Autour Du Monde? I can find it on Amazon, but it's always around 60.00 dollars (minimum). I was just wondering, for those of you bought it, did you like it? I love the Through the Eyes of the World DVD. It was interesting to see the tour come together, and how it all works. But, I wasn't sure if the book was more like stills from the concerts, or if it was behind the scenes photos.

[J081113]

 NicoNV, on 03 February 2014 - 11:56 AM, said:

Does anyone have Autour Du Monde? I can find it on Amazon, but it's always around 60.00 dollars (minimum). I was just wondering, for those of you bought it, did you like it? I love the Through the Eyes of the World DVD. It was interesting to see the tour come together, and how it all works. But, I wasn't sure if the book was more like stills from the concerts, or if it was behind the scenes photos.

Yes it is awesome. I pay like $35 (on amazon). I was bummed that it was all in French. Luckily it is almost all pics. I studied Spanish and you can pick up a few words in French, they are very similar language (plus you can google words OL)

[CelineDionForeverNY]

 NicoNV, on 03 February 2014 - 11:56 AM, said:

Does anyone have Autour Du Monde? I can find it on Amazon, but it's always around 60.00 dollars (minimum). I was just wondering, for those of you bought it, did you like it? I love the Through the Eyes of the World DVD. It was interesting to see the tour come together, and how it all works. But, I wasn't sure if the book was more like stills from the concerts, or if it was behind the scenes photos.

The book is amazing! The book is made up of 99% pictures, on-stage, back-stage, sound-check, with her family, with famous friends, in the car, on the plane, at special occasions, and visiting places during the tour. I picked it up for about $40, little pricey, but I think it goes well with TTEOFW and is really nice to look at all the pictures. Not to mention, the Miracle book costs $54 at Celine's boutique and this is well worth the six bucks extra.

[ehild]

I have For Keeps and I love it!  I'm definitely looking into a couple more, just not sure which ones are the better buys lol.

[nuts2you]

I have that book as well, its deff  a got get book,

[CELINEFAN01]

One of my fav!!!! Is Celine Dion Beyond The Image, looooooovely photos and so personal!!!!!! Is a keeper, and of course my story my dream is the best for me (:

[ehild]

 CELINEFAN01, on 03 February 2014 - 03:18 PM, said:

One of my fav!!!! Is Celine Dion Beyond The Image, looooooovely photos and so personal!!!!!! Is a keeper, and of course my story my dream is the best for me (:

I've been thinking about getting that one.  A lot of people on here seem to like it so that definitely moves it higher on the list.  I'm also looking to get Beyond the Image and Autour du Monde.  

[chocolatechip15]

 ehild, on 04 February 2014 - 01:41 PM, said:

I've been thinking about getting that one.  A lot of people on here seem to like it so that definitely moves it higher on the list.  I'm also looking to get Beyond the Image and Autour du Monde.  

My very favorite is My Story, My Dream, because it's written in Celine's voice.  I know Georges-Herbert Germain helped her write it, but I believe she read the whole thing; made changes where appropriate -- and you can just feel her voice coming through in a very genuine way.

[SuperLove4Celine]

The ones with pretty pictures in them.

[comingback]

I bought this book.

[ehild]

 chocolatechip15, on 04 February 2014 - 08:54 PM, said:

My very favorite is My Story, My Dream, because it's written in Celine's voice.  I know Georges-Herbert Germain helped her write it, but I believe she read the whole thing; made changes where appropriate -- and you can just feel her voice coming through in a very genuine way.

This is definitely on my list!