Christina Aguilera

Meet Christina Aguilera through a thorough and honest portrayal of her life and career and the things that have influenced both.Christina Aguilera appeared on Star Search when she was eight years old and hasn't stopped performing since. Christina Aguilera: A Biography traces the life and career of this exceptional performer, looking also at the historical, political, and philosophical influences that have affected and motivated her. Readers will learn about the little girl who used music to drown the horrors of domestic abuse, about the young television star who wowed audiences with a voice that spanned four octaves, and, of course, about the wildly successful artist of today.Offering a complete and balanced portrayal, the book begins with Aguilera's childhood and ends with her current activities. It discusses early influences on her music, her father's role in fostering her interests, her evolution from squeaky-clean singer to sexy siren, and her maturation as a performer. In addition, readers will learn about her many awards and accomplishments, her generosity, and the importance of Latin culture to her work.A timeline to help students quickly survey the major events and topics explored by the bookAn extensive bibliography directing students to appropriate print and electronic resources for further research

Mary Anne Donovan is adjunct professor at the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, where she teaches business writing and at Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, where she teaches English composition.