I have already stated here at Idol Chatter that I am not flash in the pan Susan Boyle fan. I am not surprised by the recent news that her debut CD has set a new global sales record for pre-orders over at Amazon. I know I certainly pre-ordered my copy weeks ago when I first discovered she was going to be covering many classic hymns such as “How Great Thou Art.” But I am even more excited about the spotlight begin on Boyle again for another reason. She is bringing awareness to those with learning disabilities.
Boyle has shared in several recent interviews that she was bullied as a child in school for being different. She has also shared that a belt was used on her a regularly basis by school staff because she couldn’t keep up the pace academically. Boyle admits she has always had a tougher time than most learning anything new because she has had a learnng disability since being oxygen deprived at birth, but that she has relied on her faith to get her through. It is just one more obstacle this unconventional Cinderella story has overcome and that makes me admire her even more.
As I have stated previously here at Idol Chatter, I realize Boyle is a fragile soul and I hope the fame and success is not too overwhelming for her. I also believe she will bless the world with her testimony as much as she will with her music.
posted November 21, 2009 at 9:20 pm
It was wonderful reading your short, but supportive, article about Susan Boyle. I only disagree with one thing: she is not “fragile,” but she is sensitive – thus she produces music that enters the hearts of her listeners. Her brother said of her, “Susan has steel in her which she got from our mother.” I believe she is here to say and that her team will continue to help her navigate the waters of tabloid journalism and naysayers!
posted December 9, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I think Susan Boyle’s voice is amazingly beautiful. I think her story is even more incredible. The way she came out the other side from all of her trials in life is uplifting. While I wait for the movie of her life to be made, I found out that the TV Guide Channel is having an exclusive special on her December 13.
I found a clip on youtube about it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C1MYzoOuOE
posted December 10, 2009 at 10:54 am
Susan’s such an inspiration!!! I just read that tv guide network has her exclusive story, I hope they talk about her faith on it!
I found a link if anyone’s interested:
http://www.tvguide.com/special/susan-boyle/
posted December 12, 2009 at 8:57 am
Susan Boyle has a beautiful voice, I wish her nothing but success.