Part of My World
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Join Disney Legend Jodi Benson on a magical journey from a Midwestern town to the bright lights of Broadway and the recording booth where she brought one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time to life!
A treasure trove of colorful characters and unforgettable anecdotes, Part of My World reads like a real-life fairy tale as a girl with a big voice and even bigger dreams sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way, Jodi shares lessons she's learned about faith, friendship, love, loss, taking chances, making mistakes, following God's call, and chasing your dreams. In this enjoyable memoir, you'll come alongside Jodi as she
- struggles to find her footing in the rehearsal halls of Manhattan
- finds (then loses, then marries) her prince charming
- makes a splash on Broadway
- gives voice to a feisty redheaded mermaid, a blonde bombshell named Barbie in Toy Story 2, and a Tony-nominated powerhouse named Polly
- searches for her own personal happily ever after
Written with warmth, humor, and disarming vulnerability, Part of My World is a captivating glimpse behind the scenes at the making of one of the most celebrated animated movies of all time, and a must-read for Ariel and Disney fans of all ages.
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Jodi Benson is best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Jodi also gave voice to Barbie in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 and delighted Disney fans with a cameo in Enchanted before reprising her role as Ariel in Ralph Breaks the Internet. In 2011, Disney honored Jodi's contributions by making her a Disney Legend. An accomplished, singer, dancer, and actress, Jodi made her starring-role debut on Broadway, performing the iconic song "Disneyland" in the Howard Ashman/Marvin Hamlisch musical Smile, and she earned a Tony nomination for her role as Polly Baker in the hit Gershwin musical Crazy for You. Still entertaining audiences across the country and around the world, Jodi is currently living in northern Georgia with her wonderful husband, Ray.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Foreword: "Wait till You Meet Her!"
- A Quick Note from Jodi
- 1: "Maybe He's Right"
- 2: "I Want More"
- 3: "What Good Is Sitting Alone in Your Room?"
- 4: "What I Want from You Is . . . Your Voice"
- 5: "I Saw You and the World Went Away"
- 6: "Sick of Swimmin', Ready to Stand"
- 7: "Ask 'Em My Questions and Get Some Answers"
- 8: "Life's Full of Tough Choices, Isn't It?"
- 9: "When's It My Turn?"
- 10: "Poor Unfortunate Soul"
- 11: "No Time Will Be Better"
- 12: "If You Keep On Believing . . ."
- 13: "Strollin' Along down the . . . What's That Word Again?"
- 14: "Don't Underestimate the Importance of Body Language"
- 15: "Wouldn't You Think I'm the Girl, the Girl Who Has Ev'rything?"
- 16: "What Would I Pay to Stay Here beside You?"
- 17: "Who Could Ask for Anything More?"
- 18: "But Not for Me"
- 19: "Someone to Watch Over Me"
- 20: "Authority Should Derive from the Consent of the Governed, Not from the Threat of Force!"
- 21: "I Don't Know When, I Don't Know How"
- 22: "Just beyond the Meadows of Joy and the Valley of Contentment"
- 23: "My One and Only"
- 24: John 15:5
- Acknowledgments
- Credits for Chapter Titles
- About the Authors
- Photo Insert
