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Musical legend Lionel Richie now stands at a major literary milestone. The autobiography of the singer, ‘Truly,’ has hit the very prestigious New York Times Best Sellers list at number three. The superstar thanked his fans from the bottom of his heart for their support that helped with the book release and the tour.
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Lionel Richie claims to be the world’s greatest, and his reason is not even a top hit from his repertoire. The popular singer and performer spoke about his changed lifestyle; he said that New York Times Best Sellers have placed his memoir, ‘Truly,’ at number three. While being thankful, he also articulated it by saying that he could not believe it and indeed was ‘blown away.’ He granted a massive thank you to everyone who got engaged with the book through reading, sharing, listening to the audiobook, or attending events on his promotional tour. He ended with a red heart, saying ‘I couldn’t have done this without you.’
Reactions of congratulations and love from the fans are always the case with such an announcement and usually turn out to be overwhelming. Among the many, one of the readers claimed that the book was not only engaging but also hard to put down. Someone called it a ‘real page turner’ that couldn’t be stopped and another called it ‘the book we’ve all been waiting for.’ One more reader acknowledged the writer’s talents and tagged a new title to his already impressive portfolio—New York Times bestselling author. This reader even said they were doing both physically reading and listening to the audio version in their car which shows that Richie’s story is a multi-format success.
Another evidence of the global attention towards ‘Truly’ was the comment section. Quite a few readers asked whether there would be translations, for example, one inquired, ‘Can we also expect an E-book in the future,’ while another insisted, ‘I want it in Portuguese.’ This kept being a recurrent issue until one user questioned, ‘Will there be a version in Portuguese?!’ which clearly shows the worldwide craving for Richie’s life story. Future readers were not the only ones who were excited, a representative from a bookseller company also expressed, ‘We are glad to be part of this journey to the New York Times bestseller number three.’
The singer’s loyal supporters took the occasion to once again pay their respects to the artist’s magnificent career. One fan posted, ‘Congrats, Lionel! Fan since 77,’ which is an indication of his universal appeal through the ages. An instance calling him ‘the Nicest man,’ concluded, ‘you deserve it.’ The good sentiments towards him were quite particular one user even listed his attributes: ‘Super talented, charismatic, dynamic, versatile, and with great stage presence! A complete artist, simply impeccable!’
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Richie’s career has been once again revamped and turned into a new chapter with the ‘Truly’ triumph. His change from a global music star to a New York Times bestselling author is a major achievement, and the massive response from the audience indicates that his story is really one that has long been awaited to be revealed. The book is a personal narration about the man who has given the world “Hello” and “All Night Long,” its also the unlocking of a bit more of the amazing career stretching over decades. Lionel Lasting Range declares not only his among music giants but also that of the artists who through their stories are reflecting the lives of thousands. The transition of Lionel Richie from the concert scene straight into the bestseller’s list is a true celebration of a life well-lived and a story sincerely told. The book tour was a star-studded affair, featuring appearances from personalities like Jimmy Kimmel. In a separate event, Jack Black also joined the fun.