As the world’s most adored pop star, justin bieber is constantly bombarded with questions. Some of them are silly, but others are serious and require his thoughtful attention. This Sunday Times bestselling book delves into the man behind the headlines, giving fans a deeper understanding of this charismatic young star and the struggles that have made him who he is.
Bieber’s story began in Stratford, Ontario, when his mother uploaded videos of her son singing on the Internet. They were expected to be watched only by family and friends but soon Bieber had worldwide fame. He was even approached by record industry professional Scooter Braun, who helped him to launch his music career.
Today, Bieber is an international superstar with multimillion-dollar businesses, a massive global tour schedule, and a new album that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. But he has never forgotten where he came from or lost sight of his values. He credits his success to hard work and his faith in God, and he is always searching for ways to improve himself and those around him.
When he is not on the road, he lives in a private estate with his wife and four children. He is a philanthropist who supports children’s charities and has visited hospitals and soldiers in active duty. He has also highlighted social injustices, such as the human toll of war in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq and in earthquake-torn Haiti and post-Katrina New Orleans.
Despite his immense success, he remains the same humble, charming, and down-to-earth guy that he was when he was just starting out. He still takes the time to make personal calls and meet fans at airports, and he never forgets that without them he would not be where he is now.
Bieber is a role model for his millions of followers, a legion of Beliebers who have created their own language to show their devotion, including ‘OMB’ for ‘Oh My Bieber’ and ‘Bieberholic’ for someone who is addicted to him. Everywhere he goes, huge crowds greet him at the airports and other venues, with some crying, screaming and jostling to get close to him.
Bieber’s latest hits include the chart-topping ‘What Do You Mean?’, a song that updates the guy-and-guitar setup of his online-sensation days with grownup relationship complexities. ‘Sorry,’ with its loping synth-pop beat and frustrated crooning, was another smash that showed how he could hark back musically to his youth while tackling adult angst.