Angel on My Shoulder: An Autobiography

by Natalie Cole

Book Overview

Born to legendary Nat King Cole in the halcyon days of the 1950s, Natalie Cole grew up to become a versatile singer with Grammy Award status. But that success came with a price, where she was dragged down by depression and drugs. This is her story.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446527467
• ISBN13: 9780446527460
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 13 years and up

Customer Reviews

Wow.

Very good book. I never realized that Natalie cole has been through so much in her life

Captivating, Intriguing, and Honest.

I truly enjoyed reading Natalie Cole "Angel On My Shoulder: An Autobiography". Although Natalie had many obstacles to overcome she had a very privileged life. She talked very candidly about her relationship with her mother and siblings. I felt sad reading that Natalie's mother was not a nurturing , supportive person when Natalie really needed her. However, I was elated to read how Natalie overcome all the hurdles in her path and turned her life around to be a more productive person. This book is one of encouragement for people with addictions who think there is no hope. I highly recommend this book.

A wonderfully entertaining & spiritually satisfying read

I love a well-written and insightful celebrity autobiography, and "Angel On My Shoulder" by Natalie Cole more than meets expectations. A good celebrity autobio will have plenty of pertinent details: family background, how they became successful, little known secets, name dropping, & cherished memories. In this book, Natalie provides humorous and sensitive detail: things that will make you laugh out loud (all the many times she was saved from tragedy via angels), things that will shock you (her darkened drug addicted days), and things that will make you think (she had a male friend who was on the brink of death, only to miraculously recover; but when he refused to acknowledge that God had healed him, the man up and died -- just like that.)I loved Natalie's candidness and her words of wisdom that she inserts in her book. She admits that everything in her life isn't perfect -- she's still learning and I admire that. I believe anyone who reads this book will come away with a greater insight into the life of a famous singer, and you'll also be more aware of the angels that may be present in your own life. I loved this book and highly recommend it.

inspiring

after being a fan of nat king cole in the fifty's ibecame interested in natalie after hearing her cd "UNFORGETTABLE" i knew nothing about her life and was amazed that she shared so much of her bad times. was touced by the way she poured her heart out. i am happy that she trusts in GOD and wasn't afraid to share all he has done to keep her safe.

The Girl has got Talent

What can I say? This is a book by a woman that has shown us not only can she sing but she can act as well. But now we see she's a writer too! With that aside this book had me laughing, it had me on the verge of tears. It had me shaking my head that one person could go through so much and still be here to talk about it! She is truly an open person when it came to sharing her life with us. Grab a copy of this book!

The Cole legacy lives on!!

Natalie Cole, versatile superstar singer and daughter of the unforgettable Nat "King" Cole, chronicles her amazing life in this autobiography. Frank and revealing, Natalie tells about growing up in a famous family; the devastating effects of losing her father when she was 15; her descent into drug abuse and how it nearly destroyed her life and career; her complex relationship with her mother, Maria Cole; the phenomenon of her comeback with the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning UNFORGETTABLE...WITH LOVE CD, a loving dedication to her father; an abusive marriage, her struggle to uphold her family legacy, and much more. This book is honest and sincere, and although it may seem as if in some parts she's venting, well, maybe it's because she needed to. It made me laugh out loud, shed some tears, and definitely made me think...because many of her experiences mirrored ones in my life as well. Not everyone may have grown up as the child of Nat King Cole, but there are situations in this book I feel everybody can identify with. If it's not happening to you, it's a sure bet that you know someone who went through it, or is going through it. Highly recommended.