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Book SynopsisA new memoir from internationally renowned musician Liona Boyd.Few people's lives are as romantic and adventurous as Liona Boyd's has been. She has performed around the world, sold millions of albums, won five Juno awards, serenaded numerous heads of state, and, for eight years, dated Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
Continuing her story in a new memoir, Liona recounts how she lost her ability to perform, details her divorce, and chronicles the emotional roller-coaster ride that followed. After six years of searching for answers, reinventing her technique, and learning to sing, she returned to Canada and a new career, creating five new albums as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Liona shares the joys of composing and recording her own music and her cast of international friends, who include singer and actress Olivia Newton-John and her friend and pen pal of over thirty years, HRH Prince Philip.
Liona reveals her love affairs, spiritual journ
Trade ReviewThis book gives the reader many insights into how Liona Boyd had the courage, the determination, and the talent to become a singer and songwriter as well as a world-renowned classical guitarist. * Gordon Lightfoot *
Her playing has inspired countless people around the world for whom she has helped evangelize the guitar. This book showcases an unexpected new dimension to Liona Boyd's creativity, and is sure to please both her fans and the uninitiated. * Michael Molenda, Editor-in-Chief of Guitar Player *
She may be a classical musician, but Liona Boyd has always had a rock star’s social life. * Toronto Sun *
A master-class in self-confidence. * National Post *
Liona’s life is one rollicking adventure after another. It’s indeed a privilege to follow her on her many splendoured journeys, from page to page. In equal parts refreshing and courageous. * Dan Hill *
Liona Boyd is justifiably famous for her magnificent classical guitar music and original poetic songs. Now in this book, we are able to enjoy her adventurous, romantic, and inspiring life. * Robert Bateman *
As a reporter I met and wrote about some fascinating individuals. Very few of them can match the extraordinary life and career of Liona Boyd and the beautiful way she writes about it. Liona has a thoroughly engaging style of writing and takes the reader through some truly intriguing experiences. * Robert MacBain, journalist and author *
Your music has touched us all very deeply.
You are a national treasure!
* David Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario *
While her famous friendships (Prince Philip, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Olivia Newton-John) do fill the room, there are also moments of quiet reflection and longing, as well as the overall feeling of a woman determined to live her best life, wherever that may be. * Beach Metro Community News *
Table of ContentsForeword by HP Newquist
Introduction
1. Memories in San Marco
2. Guitar Woes
3. Divorce
4. My Beautiful Miami
5. Srdjan
6. Con Ar tists, Miami Style
7. Love Songs in New Canaan
8. Seven Journeys
9. Spiritual Searchings
10. My Father’s Passing
11. The Return … To Canada with Love
12. Canada, My Canada
13. Tea with a Prince
14. On the Road Again
15. Christmas Carols in Palm Beach
16. A Winter Fantasy
17. A Canadian Romance
18. California Revisited
19. No Remedy for Love
20. Accidental Dramas
21. From Royalty to Rockabilly
22. On Tour with Andrew
23. Worlds in Flux
24. Return to England
25. Coda
Acknowledgements
Selected Lyrics
Album Titles and Song Listings: A Selection of the Latest Releases
Index
