Don't Stop Believin' (CD) (ISBN-13: 9781508286028)

Legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John's fascinating life story--from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health in light of her long battle with cancer. Perfect for fans of Tina Turner's My Love Story and Sally Field's In Pieces, this New York Times bestseller is an extraordinary can't-miss memoir.

For more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John was one of our most successful and adored entertainers. A four-time Grammy Award winner, she was one of the world's bestselling recording artists of all time, with more than 100 million albums sold. Her starring roles in the iconic movies Grease and Xanadu catapulted her into super-stardom.

In addition to her music and screen successes, Olivia was perhaps best known for her strength, courage, and grace. After her own personal journeys with cancer, she became an inspiration for millions around the world. A tireless advocate for countless charities, her true passion was founding the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. Olivia radiated joy, hope, and compassion--and was determined to be a force for good in the world.

Here, she shares her journey, from Melbourne schoolgirl to international superstar, in this deeply personal book. Candid and moving, Don't Stop Believin' is Olivia Newton-John's story in her own words for the very first time.

Author: Olivia Newton-John
ISBN-10: 1508286027
ISBN-13: 9781508286028
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Language: English
Published: 03/12/2019
Pages: 320
Format: CD
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 6.10h x 5.10w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2019 pg. 69

About the Author
Olivia Newton-John, AO, OBE, is an English-born, Australian-raised singer, actress, and philanthropist who was recently the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from La Trobe University. With a career spanning more than five decades and more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia's successes include four Grammys; numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard, and People's Choice Awards; an Emmy Award; ten #1 hits; and more than fifteen top-10 singles. She also scored another #1 hit, this time on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, with "You Have to Believe," a duet with her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi--becoming the first mother/daughter duo to top this Billboard Chart. In 1978, her costarring role with John Travolta in Grease catapulted Olivia into super-stardom and to date it remains the most successful movie musical of all time. In 2018, the film celebrated its fortieth anniversary. Olivia has been a longtime activist for environmental and animal rights issues. Her personal journeys with cancer led her to announce her partnership with Austin Health and the creation of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJCWRC) on the Austin Campus in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia. She also coowns the award-winning Gaia Retreat & Spa near Byron Bay.