Brunette Ambition

Brunette Ambition
AuthorLea Michele
LanguageEnglish
GenreAutobiography
PublisherCrown Archetype
Publication date
May 20, 2014
Publication placeUnited States
Media typeHardcover
Pages208
ISBN9780804139076

Brunette Ambition is an autobiographical book by American actress and singer Lea Michele, released on May 20, 2014, by Random House imprint Crown Archetype. It placed at number three on The New York Times Best Seller list shortly after its release.[1] The book also debuted on the U.S. Nonfiction Best Seller list at number nine.[2]

Brunette Ambition covers topics such as family and friendships, working in show business, fashion, food, and personal health.[3]

Background

On May 23, 2013, it was reported that Michele had landed a book deal with Random House and Harmony Books to write an autobiography, chronicling her rise from Broadway actress to the star of the Fox comedy-drama series Glee.[4] In the announcement, Michele said, "There was not a guidebook when I was growing up, that detailed everything I would need to do, and know, to get where I am today. But I believe I can write one of the sorts: not a how-to-make-it-in-show-business book, but a guide to harnessing tenacity, passion, enthusiasm and hard work to make your dreams come true."[5]

In June 2014, shortly after the release of Brunette Ambition, it was reported that Michele would write a follow-up.[6] The second book, titled You First: Journal Your Way to Your Best Life was published on September 22, 2015, by Crown Archetype.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Best Sellers – The New York Times". The New York Times. June 8, 2014.
  2. ^ "Emily Giffin topples James Patterson from top of best-sellers list". Reuters. May 29, 2014. Archived from the original on November 25, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  3. ^ Schonberg, Steven (June 4, 2014). "Lea Michele's Advice: Work Hard, Take Care". The Huffington Post.
  4. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 23, 2013). "Lea Michele to Write Her First Book". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. ^ Itzkoff, Dave (May 23, 2013). "Lea Michele of 'Glee' Lands Book Deal for 'Brunette Ambition'". The New York Times.
  6. ^ McGahan, Michelle (June 19, 2014). "Lea Michele Announces She Is Writing Another Book". PopCrush.
  7. ^ "Lea Michele's New Book Tells You How to Reach Your Life Goals – Read an Excerpt". InStyle. September 22, 2015. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2017.