Julia London American Diva
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Julia London American Diva
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American Diva Julia London Berkley, Au
American Diva
Julia London
Berkley, Aug 2007, $14.00
ISBN: 9780425215647
Twenty-eight years old pop music diva Audrey LaRue initially loved the attention, but now is depressed with the downside of fame. Her family sees her as a meal ticket and demands she work even harder so that they can enjoy the fruits of her success without lifting a finger. Her manager has his own agenda as he wants fame and fortune beyond being Audrey's "caddie". Finally a fan has sent her threatening notes that insist they belong together or else.
Former Air Force pilot Jack Price arranges extreme excursions for wealthy patrons. On one of his sessions, he and Audrey meet and are instantly attracted to one another. Although he dreams of opening up a flight school, he agrees to provide her personal security as she tours the country. As they fall in love, each wonders what they will have to sacrifice if their relationship is to make it.
AMERICAN DIVA is a dark look at fame as everyone especially her family, her manager and her fans give demands on Audrey that is turning her from a considerate friendly person into a diva. Even darker is the portrayal of the music industry as a hellhole filled with sharks and pariahs. Fans will appreciate Audrey's efforts to be herself; but the price is turning exorbitant; Jack is her only hope, but that means trusting him not to have an agenda beyond love. Julia London provides a strong insightful contemporary tale.
Harriet Klausner
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