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Post by Nordly on Jan 10, 2008 23:26:18 GMT
enjoy the rest of the book!
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Post by Libby on Jan 11, 2008 5:07:07 GMT
This book is short? Compared to Harry Potter it is, but I think its a reasonable legnth I think so, too. She hasn't lived quite long enough to fill up 700 pages, or however long Harry Potter books are! I've read even longer books than that, one being more than 1300 pages long.  And then of course, The Lord of the Rings, but I read it in 3 separate books. |
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Post by Richard on Jan 11, 2008 9:25:57 GMT
Hello everybody!  I've never been much of a reader, so I'm glad Hayley's book isn't 700 pages long. I'm sure we can all look forward to a second volume in a few years time, please Hayley!  Best Wishes, Richard  |
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Post by roger on Jan 11, 2008 11:46:10 GMT
Yes, the book does seem somewhat short, as did 'The World At Her Feet' but I don't think that is important. It isn't necessary for Hayley to describe every twist and turn in her life. At least she has given us an accurate summary of her rise to fame and a delightful look at her family and personal life.  Roger |
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Post by milewalker on Jan 11, 2008 15:06:47 GMT
This book is short? Compared to Harry Potter it is, but I think its a reasonable legnth I think so, too. She hasn't lived quite long enough to fill up 700 pages, or however long Harry Potter books are! I've read even longer books than that, one being more than 1300 pages long. And then of course, The Lord of the Rings, but I read it in 3 separate books. Hmm Warren Peace was one of my favorite authors. Jon |
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Post by Nordly on Jan 12, 2008 0:37:34 GMT
Yeah. The only way she could use 700 pages is if a)the font was huge and b)she went into every detail, even which teeth she brushed and for how long each night and what she atefor lunch every day- no, this is much better! If she had garden salad one day, I'd rather hear what songs she recorded instead of that she had garden salad. Really, that's just common sense!
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Post by martindn on Jan 12, 2008 17:53:45 GMT
I've finally succeeded in buying a copy at a local bookshop in Leicester, where I could use my Christmas book tokens. I had looked in our new Waterstones, near the clock tower before, but silly me, I looked in the Biography section.
Today I happened to look in the Music section, where there was one copy. It isn't there now though!
So I'm another one who has some reading to look forward too. Like some others I will probably ration myself, as I have to do with Hayley's music. otherwise I would never listen to any other music.
Martin
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Post by graemek on Jan 12, 2008 22:36:27 GMT
Great stuff Martin, You'll enjoy it....I'm just over half way thru but I'm busy getting ready for our holidays. By the way.....what other music is there?  Graeme |
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Post by graemek on Jan 12, 2008 22:48:23 GMT
Hmm Warren Peace was one of my favorite authors. Jon Hi Jon, I had the privilege of reading "War & Peace" by Tolstoy in my 20's. One of the most significant novels I've ever read. Your mention of Warren Peace immediately brought that book to mind. At first I thought you were joking but then saw that a science fiction series exists who's hero is Warren Peace. But I know nothing about them. Should I ? Graeme |
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Post by milewalker on Jan 13, 2008 0:12:51 GMT
Hmm Warren Peace was one of my favorite authors. Jon Hi Jon, I had the privilege of reading "War & Peace" by Tolstoy in my 20's. One of the most significant novels I've ever read. Your mention of Warren Peace immediately brought that book to mind. At first I thought you were joking but then saw that a science fiction series exists who's hero is Warren Peace. But I know nothing about them. Should I ? Graeme Well, the topic of ponderous tomes came up, so yes, I was joking. Jon |
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Post by comet on Jan 13, 2008 13:27:08 GMT
If Waterstones had those pretty raised gold letters on the shopfront you could take them down and re arrange them to Westenraand still have to left over Maybe then they would get the message  |
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Post by martindn on Jan 13, 2008 18:04:45 GMT
Great stuff Martin, You'll enjoy it....I'm just over half way thru but I'm busy getting ready for our holidays. By the way.....what other music is there? Graeme Hi Graeme, Just booked a short holiday myself for my wife's birthday next month, we will be taking the camper van over to Cambridge for a weekend. There is stuff I can listen to in the car without affecting concentration on my driving (so much). Like Katherine Jenkins, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Pink Floyd) Seriously I can manage with Mozart and perhaps middle of the road stuff like the Beatles. It is difficult to see the road properly when you are crying! Martin |
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Post by martindn on Jan 16, 2008 22:40:29 GMT
Well, I've read the first three chapters now. I'm enjoying it. Not great literature by any stretch, but an enjoyable read nonetheless. It raises some interesting points as well, I'd never thought of busking quite like that, but perhaps it explains why Hayley's voice does grab the attention.
As for "tall poppy syndrome", it might feel cruel and unfair to its victims, but it is actually good psychology and good teaching. I suffered from it myself at school (my gift was science, not singing though) but looking back it was the right thing. If they can reach the required standard in any thing through natural talent and very little work, kids being lazy will do very little work. By making things harder for them, a teacher motivates the student to work harder and stretch and develop their talent, which is what education should be all about IMO. It worked for me, and judging by my ears, it worked for Hayley too. Perhaps she too will see it that way too one day, and be thankful. It also encourages the less able kids, who might otherwise decide they can't compete with someone else who has a natural talent.
I'm certainly glad I bought this book now. But then, I've never regretted anything from Hayley I have ever bought!
Martin
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Post by postscript on Jan 17, 2008 18:58:48 GMT
Yes, the book does seem somewhat short, as did 'The World At Her Feet' but I don't think that is important. It isn't necessary for Hayley to describe every twist and turn in her life. At least she has given us an accurate summary of her rise to fame and a delightful look at her family and personal life. Roger I think that is a reasonable response, Roger. It is not as if she has left any important item out, it is a conversation piece, reading as if she had sat down to chat and in that I think it is brilliant. Take it in context with The World At Her Feet. Some areas are 'double-covered' but most importantly from two different angles: one observed and one experienced from the inside so that is not duplication. Taking the two together it takes 400 pages to give an outline of her life from 6 to 20. For the rest of us that is at least three life-times and that is assuming our second and third life-times have the advantage of remembering and learning from each previous one! Peter S. |
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Post by Stephany on Feb 6, 2008 7:44:34 GMT
Hello everybody! Here's a new review of Hayley's autobiography. It was published in the Southland Times. Stephany |
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And then of course, The Lord of the Rings, but I read it in 3 separate books. 
