Product Description

As the eldest of The Nolan Sisters, Anne Nolan's life appeared from the outside to be one of boundless excitement and glamour - a dream come true for any young and aspiring singer. At the height of their fame, The Nolan Sisters were one of the biggest acts around, touring with Frank Sinatra, performing at the Royal Variety Performance and travelling around the world to play for their adoring fans. Surrounded by a bevy of loving sisters, two protective brothers and parents who wanted to see their children succeed, how could Anne Nolan's childhood have been anything but idyllic? And yet behind the fairytale script - the fame and glitz lay hidden a dark family secret that has, until now, never been told. Anne's story - which starts in her birthplace Dublin and moves to the Northern club scene of Blackpool - tells of this other life - one that had to remain hidden, one of fear and pain that has cast a terrible shadow over her entire life. After so many years of silence, she has decided the time has come to speak of the brutal truth behind the carefully cultivated image, that was The Nolans.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43830 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

About the Author
Anne Nolan was born in Dublin in 1950, the eldest of eight children. The family moved from Dublin to Blackpool in 1961 shortly after which they started to tour as The Singing Nolans. Later The Nolan Sisters went on to achieve massive chart success with hits like 'I'm In The Mood For Dancing' which became a success all over the world. Anne has two daughters and now lives in Blackpool.

Customer Reviews

Distressing at times
I bought the book in Ireland on Friday 28th March, had it read by the time I got home to England Sunday 30th. I found it rivetting but also very disturbing in places. Anne has bared her soul about what her father put her through, very brave lady indeed. The book is Anne's story which the first reviewer needs to realise, it centres on what happened to her as a young child and how it shaped her life. If you want pictures I suggest you buy a newspaper or magazine, the book is what it is.

I would recommend it, although as a Nolans fan growing up, and having had the great pleasure of meeting both Anne and Maureen, it makes you realise that what we see on the outside is not always the truth.

Good luck Anne

A sad tale
Anne's upbringing was not unlike my own inasmuch as it was a strict religious childhood. I feel desperately sorry that she felt unable to unburden herself as a youngster but would she have been believed anyway? ( Many Catholic families felt that anything could happen behind closed doors but if you turned up at the altar rails on Sunday all was well) I can understand some of her sibling's reluctance to have this story aired but Anne's welfare is paramount and I hope she can now move on and enjoy her life. Good luck to you Anne.

A sad tale
Having been a Nolan fan as a girl I was interested to read Anne's story. I couldn't put this down and found it's contents quite shocking - it just goes to prove you never no what goes on behind scenes. I felt quite sad that she was never able to get this in the open as a young girl. Good luck to Anne in the future.