Part of My World
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Jodi Benson
Join Disney Legend Jodi Benson on a magical journey from a Midwestern town to the bright lights of Broadway and the recording booth where she brought one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time to life!A treasure trove of colorful characters and unforgettable anecdotes, Part of My World reads like a real-life fairy tale as a girl with a big voice and even bigger dreams sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, Jodi shares lessons she's learned about faith, friendship, love, loss, taking chances, making mistakes, following God's call, and chasing your dreams. In Part of My World you'll come alongside Jodi as shestruggles to find her footing in the rehearsal halls of Manhattan;finds (then loses, then marries) her prince charming;makes a splash on Broadway;gives voice to a feisty redheaded mermaid, a blonde bombshell named Barbie, and a Tony-nominated powerhouse named Polly; andsearches for her own personal happily ever after.Written with warmth, humor, and disarming vulnerability, Part of My World is a captivating glimpse behind the curtain at the making of one of the most celebrated animated movies of all time, and a must-read for Disney fans of all ages.
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Author
Jodi Benson
Pages
304
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers
Published Date
2022-09
ISBN
1496453271 9781496453273
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"Ariel & The Little Mermaid have meant the world to me my entire life and I’ve always been so in awe of Jodi Benson being the sole voice of Ariel in every project (besides the live action and stage productions)! I was lucky enough to meet her at a convention a few years ago and she is truly one of the nicest and most joyful celebrity I’ve ever met. She takes the time to talk to you and listen and make sure that you’re able to say what you need to say and just makes the whole experience special for every single person. Getting to hear her story in her own words was a beautiful experience! She has such an unwavering faith while also being so respectful of everyone else’s beliefs and loving people so unconditionally. As someone that’s had my ups and downs with organized religion because of how toxic the community can be, hearing Jodi’s story and how she loves and respects everyone’s boundaries is exactly how I’ve always thought religious people should be. Besides all of that I just really love how much she loves Ariel and all of her experiences! Just a very beautiful book by an extraordinary human <3"
Courtney Williams
"Disney's The Little Mermaid came out a few years before I was born. When I was old enough to focus on movies it became my favorite. I would dance and sing around our tiny apartment pretending to be princess Ariel. I even would write my own songs and sing them to anyone that would listen. I couldn't write yet so my mom or mamaw would help me write them down. When I was older and realized Ariel wasn't real, I still loved music and became obsessed with musicals. Jodi Benson has an amazing voice and I have always loved her. Reading "Part of My World" really touched me. I love how she looks back on her life and all the blessings God has given her. My favorite part of the book is actually in the beginning when she was struggling to get the some of the singing correct for the movie. It's hard to believe someone as talented as she is could ever struggle with singing. I especially love how she said she can see God's fingerprints on every part of her life. Not only on the good parts and the doors that He opened for her, but also the bad parts and the doors he closed tight to protect her from things. It's wonderful to see someone use the gifts God gave them in a positive way. If you like Jodi, Disney, musicals, or just seeing how God can change someone's life then I highly recommend this book. <br/><br/>Thank you Netgalley for giving me the chance to read this ARC."
Whitney