Society's Child: My Autobiography (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
I've been making my way through memoirs of musicians, and this one certainly did not disappoint. As a fan but not an obsessive one, I had not known much of what Janis Ian went through in her life. An amazing story of resilience, talent, and good will winning out in the end over the darker size of the music business and people who want to take advantage of the famous. I'm glad Ms. Ian is still writing and singing! I'm giving this 3 stars for the content, 5 stars for her reading, so it balances out to 4 stars. Janis Ian's autobiography relates the story of an artist who gained fame at the young age of 15 years and had many other peaks and valleys throughout her life. Having been so successful at an early age was perhaps a detriment as she seemed to be too trusting in her professional life as well as her personal one. As I listened, I came to expect that if things were going smoothly, then something was just waiting to bring her down - trouble with her health, the IRS, her relationships. She was able to persevere through it all and seems to be much happier now.I really wanted to hear more about her singing and songwriting career and how she translated her feelings and hopes into such powerful songs. Her narration was very good
What do You think about Society's Child: My Autobiography (2008)?
I've loved her music for years and I respect her more now that I know more about her life.
—sweetodoc
A book with great promise that got lost on the way to telling her story.
—hannabananana
Interesting insight into the life of Janis Ian.
—rickyzong
