Name: Brianna's review of Part of My World by Jodi Benson
Item: Part of My World
Rating: 4
Author: Brianna

Jodi Benson

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 Part of My World 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, and a Tony-nominated powerhouse named Polly; and 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 curtain at the making of one of the most celebrated animated movies of all time, and a must-read for Disney fans of all ages.

Part of My World

Brianna

Thanks to NetGalley and Tyndale for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I was very pleasantly surprised by this honest looking back Jodi Benson has done. It seems to me that so often subtitles contain empty promises or shallow fulfillment but Part of My World really does contain what Jodi has learned about love, faith, and finding her voice in tangibly real and truthful ways. This book is grounded and shaped by her faith and giving all glory to God.

Besides that, I also really enjoyed getting this look into the making of The Little Mermaid and the shaping of animation as a whole. This is only a small part of the book, but the stories she tells behind the scenes are touching and fascinating and I appreciate knowing them.

I love how this type of book feels like you are sitting down listening to someone talk to you. It's so engaging and conversational. What could have easily become random bunny trails strung loosely together felt balanced and reined in to a purpose and the ultimate message: God works the bad into something good, even when we do not see it this side of heaven.

I enjoyed this book immensely and only have pet-peeve qualms: the overuse of ellipses that I assume are meant to add those conversational paces (which momentarily pull me out), and using the Message "translation" as a legitimate Scripture reference. Also, there was no rhyme or reason I could tell to the shuffling between Message, NIV, and NLT. I'm all for multiple translations but it feels fishy in literature and too close to cherry picking what sounds right for your point and therefore twisting meaning. I don't believe that is what is happening here but it is a knee jerk unease I have in response to it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Tyndale for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I was very pleasantly surprised by this honest looking back Jodi Benson has done. It seems to me that so often subtitles contain empty promises or shallow fulfillment but Part of My World really does contain what Jodi has learned about love, faith, and finding her voice in tangibly real and truthful ways. This book is grounded and shaped by her faith and giving all glory to God.
Besides that, I also really enjoyed getting this look into the making of The Little Mermaid and the shaping of animation as a whole. This is only a small part of the book, but the stories she tells behind the scenes are touching and fascinating and I appreciate knowing them.
I love how this type of book feels like you are sitting down listening to someone talk to you. It's so engaging and conversational. What could have easily become random bunny trails strung loosely together felt balanced and reined in to a purpose and the ultimate message: God works the bad into something good, even when we do not see it this side of heaven.
I enjoyed this book immensely and only have pet-peeve qualms: the overuse of ellipses that I assume are meant to add those conversational paces (which momentarily pull me out), and using the Message "translation" as a legitimate Scripture reference. Also, there was no rhyme or reason I could tell to the shuffling between Message, NIV, and NLT. I'm all for multiple translations but it feels fishy in literature and too close to cherry picking what sounds right for your point and therefore twisting meaning. I don't believe that is what is happening here but it is a knee jerk unease I have in response to it.

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