An unforgettable story of courage, perseverance, dedication, and devotion told with the honesty of someone who has basked in the adoration of millions of fans but has never lost touch with her working-class roots. Here is a book for anyone who has wondered about the person behind the magnificent voice.

Touching and funny, fascinating and uplifting, it is a detailed portrait of a remarkable woman who has never backed away from any challenge.... even the most daunting challenges of the heart. This edition has a new epilogue.

Translated from French, “Ma Vie, Mon Rêve”, by Bruce Benderson.