This week I have been reading David Archuleta's autobiography. It is called Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance. I <3 David Archuleta, and this book tells about David's life and how he came to be a singer. Ironically, his first real inspiration came when he was watching the first season of American Idol. Little did he know that within a few years he would become the runner-up of season seven!
Four songs that I chose to be on the "soundtrack" of this book are:
-Keep Holding On by Avril Lavinge: David had to persevere through stage fright at the Utah Talent Competetion when he was little.
-Don't Stop Believin' by Journey: Although he hated the sound of his own voice, David's love for the way singing made him feel was stronger.
-On and On by Mac Miller: When David was 12, his dad got him tickets to see the American Idol finale. After the show, he was singing in the hallway, and Paula Abdul overheard him. After he sang the line, "You're gonna love me", in the song, And I am Telling You I'm Not Going, Paula pointed at him and screamed, "I'm gonna love you!" David describes this as a magical moment. He wanted it to go "On and On" forever.
-And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Jennifer Holiday: David was inspired to be a singer when he first heard Tamyra Grey sing this song on American Idol.
After I finish this book, I will have read thirty-five books this year. I still need one poem book, one biography, and two informationals. If you can help me out, please do. How was everyone's break? Mine was great, if you're wondering. ;) Does anyone need any book reccomendations? I'll do what I can to help, if you do. Don't forget to feed the fish! :)
-- Alexandra
Alexandra, like I said, Alex & Me counts as a biography and it's a prety easy read. I recommend you try it, again. By the way, I fed your fish. ;)
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Holaaa! I really like your songs! And is this book yours? If it is can i read it? i need one more biography! thanks(:
ReplyDeleteHey Alexandra. I thought that the songs you chose describe the book really well. And I never knew that Paula Abdul had heard him sing when he was 12!
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