Life Song Paperback | Pages: 338 pages

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0987434853 (ISBN13: 9780987434852)

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Overview: Mavis was born to be a songbird. Her parents named her after one, a bird with a distinctive song worthy of poetry. With her wings clipped by circumstance, Mavis spent six years of her life grounded and her dream of soaring flight almost forgotten. Unexpectedly, Mavis discovers she has a choice: accept a life that is ordinary or be among the one percent that shine. It is a long way to the top in the Australian music industry and more than a name needs to change in order to succeed. It is a gruelling challenge with exhausting demands and subtle traps for the uninitiated. Can Mavis make it? Can she build a better life for herself and her son? Can she have it all? Readership (ages 16+): Every generation that has faced life's challenges and who has tried to find the balance between career, parenthood, and having it all. The themes are discovery, triumphing against the odds, reinvention, disparate families, parenting, friendship, and the nature of love; themes that resonate with all ages. Editorial Review: Christine M Knight's second novel LIFE SONG is a joyfully triumphant confection that resonates with layers of interest. The core of this novel centres on Mavis Mills' resolve to be in charge of her life and captain of her creativity. It is a story that celebrates the power of belief in oneself and of friends and supporters. In terms of its chick-lit appeal, LIFE SONG ticks all the boxes. It is a blend of wry humour and vivid storytelling and the outcome is satisfying without being cloying. There is sizzle but no awkward sex scenes to navigate. Relationships are deftly drawn and realistically portrayed reflecting the passion with which people live life. The story draws from three generations of women who learn to make their own brave, sometimes foolish, sometimes late-applied choices to achieve a better life. Male characters are as diverse and complex as the female characters. LIFE SONG is a story which can be read as an adventure with a wonderfully funny, distinctly visual narrating style. It can also be reflected on as a snapshot of Australian lifestyle and culture in the 1990s. The author has some great insights about the emergence of women who lead their own bands. This is the sort of novel that delights on a day when the sofa calls. Its appeal is universal. To paraphrase Ian 'Molly' Meldrum - readers should do themselves a favour and go out and buy it. This is a winner for booksellers.

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Title	:	Life Song
Author	:	Christine M. Knight
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 338 pages
Published	:	October 14th 2013 by Highlight Publishing (first published October 1st 2013)
Categories	:	Contemporary

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Ratings: 4.21 From 71 Users | 55 Reviews

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Very different from other 'chic musicians on the road' stories. A unique plot line in fact and amazingly real characters. A well-crafted novel. Cant wait for the next book 'Song Bird'. I'm going to read 'In and Out of Step' now, the author's first novel.

Any discerning reader interested in real people would enjoy this book. I loved it. It made me feel so good. It is original and beautifully written.

Life Song is about Mavis Mills transformation into Nikki Mills. The novel is not a romanticised view of a musicians life but provides genuine insight instead. It was interesting how Knight set up the plot so you felt her journey. The novel also explores love, discovery, and relationships. I genuinely cared about the characters. Although I wanted Life Song to continue, I understand why it had to end at that point. I had a doh! moment on the last page. I was pleased the sequel was available.

Just great. It inspired me. I felt so empowered as a result of reading it. Not a predictable plot. Others have already commented on the likeability of the characters.

Very different from other 'chic musicians on the road' stories. A unique plot line in fact and amazingly real characters. A well-crafted novel. Cant wait for the next book 'Song Bird'. I'm going to read 'In and Out of Step' now, the author's first novel.

First up, I really enjoyed this novel and had difficulty putting it down. In fact, I began reading on a Monday night and had it finished by Wednesday evening and did not miss work to do it. I've delayed writing the review because I wanted to do the novel justice. I agree with other reviewers. 'Life Song' is an uplifting story that makes the reader feel empowered. A friend directed me to the YouTube music video created to promote the novel. The way that video makes you feel is the same as the

This review is also available on my tumblr.I got this book from the First Reads scheme. Thank You for giving me this opportunity.This book was a conflicting read for me. The pacing was off but i've read worse. However the thing that really struck me was the lack of emotional core. For a book that centres around a woman making difficult emotional choices the book is clinical. Almost heartless, the same can be said about Mavis. She is self centred and at times almost comical. The book fails to