Cher

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Fifty years and 100 million album sales after first appearing on the music scene as one half of pop duo "Sonny and Cher," the Academy Award-winning singer and actress is an authentic American icon. Throughout Cher's astonishing careerwhich has encompassed televisual triumphs, a string of international hit singles, sell-out tours, an Oscarstatuette and a Las Vegas residency Cher's personal life has continually made front-page news.In the shadow of her success, Cher has married twice, battled depression, defied the censors, and dealt with the tragedy of Sonny Bono's early death.

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"Cher: Strong Enough is an exhaustively researched, highly entertaining look at the star's sensational 1975 solo variety hour . . . a labor of love from author Josiah Howard." Liz Smith, Variety

Josiah Howard's in-depth biography features a selection of intimate photos and there's exceptional attention to detail as it delivers an interesting account of Cher's early life and career. For fans, it's a definite must-read. OK! Magazine

Author Bio

Josiah Howard's short stories, articles and entertainment industry photographs have been featured on various Internet websites and in a variety of newspapers and magazines. He is the author of Donna Summer: Her Life and Music and Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide. His first association with Cher came in 2008 when he was commissioned to write the program for her 2008 post-Farewell Tour return to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. A graduate of New York University, he lives in New York City.