Justin Timberlake - (Greenwood Biographies) by Kimberly Summers (Hardcover)

About the Book

This revealing biography of pop star Justin Timberlake documents his background, childhood career, achievements, and disappointments.
From his first taste of fame as an 11-year-old contestant on the TV show Star Search to making it big with the boy-band 'N Sync and his subsequent solo career to the notoriety following the 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance "incident" with Janet Jackson, this biography presents an accurate overview of Justin Timberlake's life and impact on popular culture.

Justin Timberlake: A Biography gives students access to unbiased insight into how Timberlake achieved stardom. The narrative tone and manageable length make this book easy to read, while the accurate presentation of the historical context of his life's events makes it engaging and relevant for young readers. This title will appeal to teen readers due to their natural interest in pop icons. In addition, the enviable success of Timberlake's career path can serve as a source of inspiration and hope for young adults.

• Contains photos throughout the text
• Bibliography directs students to appropriate print and electronic resources for further research
• A filmography and discography are provided, documenting not only Timberlake's work as a solo artist but also his accomplishments with 'N Sync

Book Synopsis

This revealing biography of pop star Justin Timberlake documents his background, childhood career, achievements, and disappointments.

From his first taste of fame as an 11-year-old contestant on the TV show Star Search to making it big with the boy-band 'N Sync and his subsequent solo career to the notoriety following the 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance "incident" with Janet Jackson, this biography presents an accurate overview of Justin Timberlake's life and impact on popular culture.

Justin Timberlake: A Biography gives students access to unbiased insight into how Timberlake achieved stardom. The narrative tone and manageable length make this book easy to read, while the accurate presentation of the historical context of his life's events makes it engaging and relevant for young readers. This title will appeal to teen readers due to their natural interest in pop icons. In addition, the enviable success of Timberlake's career path can serve as a source of inspiration and hope for young adults.

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