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"It must be a part of human nature to love drama. We never would have sold as many records -- and we never would have been this popular -- if our member changes did not happen. Up until that point, we were squeaky-clean nice girls who couldn't get on the cover of any magazines. --Beyonce Knowles"They're beautiful, they're talented, they're bootylicious . . .From first kisses and broken hearts to pillow fights and legal battles to losing friends and finding strength in God, Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams share it all. Their example of survival has made Destiny's Child one of the most beloved, bestselling female groups ever.Here for the first time, the three share the struggles that have made them stronger, from Beyonce's battles with weight loss and shyness, Kelly's coming to terms with growing up without a dad, and Michelle's triumph over grade-school bullies. They've grown up under the media microscope, and have had to deal with lineup changes and media rumors.Now they set the record straight. The demands and drama, the schedules and scrutiny -- from the tour bus to the dressing rooms to backstage at awards shows, Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle talk about what it takes to be successful. Whether it's changing outfits in the rain, changing their hair color, or changing a name, they've done it. Don't be mistaken, they're not a prefab group of young girls -- they're smart, independent women with a lot of soul. When these ladiesKnowles, Beyonce is the author of 'Soul Survivors: The Official Autobiography of Destiny's Child' with ISBN 9780060094171 and ISBN 0060094176.
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