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Susan Boyle – the biggest story of 2009

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Niall O'Dowd

Published Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:39 AM
Updated Thursday, December 17, 2009, 2:43 PM


Susan Boyle is determined to overcome the challenges of fame
Susan Boyle is determined to overcome the challenges of fame

Susan Boyle is about to have the best selling album of 2009 with sales of over two million, according to The New York Times, passing Taylor Swift's “Fearless."

Think about that for a moment.

If you told someone a year ago that an unemployed and unknown Scottish single woman would pass out the hottest young star in America they would have suggested a psychiatrist's couch, and deservedly so.

If you told them that this same Scottish woman, an unknown at that point, would also have the greatest number of hits on You Tube in 2009 and be in the top five of all Google search terms, they would have recommended a mental institution, not a psychiatrist.

If you had told them that the same Scottish woman lived with her cat, had learning problems as a child, would lose the final of the competition she was entered in and still achieve all that you would have immediately called for the white coats and probably a priest, rabbi or minister.

Yet all that is true.

All of the above shows us the wonderful surprises that life can have in store. Sure, we have war in Iraq and Afghanistan, death and destruction, economic meltdown, global warming, angry marches, but there was something wonderful this year too.

A benign presence showed up at last, an up-from-obscurity story so incredible no Hollywood dream maker would dare make a movie of it.

She had a voice so powerful that it moved millions around the world to tears and her story spoke directly to the better angels in our natures.

Quite simply, Susan Boyle is the best story of 2009, without a doubt, because it gave us hope, shone a chink of light, revealed a calm after the storm and a gentle presence, a moment's succor from life's tempests.

Thank you Susan for giving us that. We all needed it.

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Posted by trishpierce on Dec 21, 2009, 11:32 AM EST
Dear Niall O'Dowd, Did you ever receive the emailed THANK YOU Groupcard, which Susan Boyle's fans signed? I sponsored that card, which was to have been delivered on Thanksgiving Morning. I hope you were able to read the many heart-felt messages of appreciation from all of us...for your consistent support of our beloved Susan Boyle. ~Trish Pierce ~~~ Pat Pierce
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Posted by carolcolligan on Dec 19, 2009, 01:35 PM EST
Susan has a God-given gift that she uses brilliantly and is not in the least pretentious. She deserves all of the good things that are happening. Her talent is a joy and I am grateful that she was discovered because I love to hear her pure and remarkable voice. Susan, thank you for persevering so we can all enjoy your gifts and rejoice in your success! Carol
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Posted by JolyJoly on Dec 19, 2009, 01:16 AM EST
Yes, Susan is a balm, and there is something extraordinary about her. The best of all, is that her story has only begun. I am looking forward to following her career as she continues to explore and develop her God-given talents.
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Posted by michaelvona on Dec 18, 2009, 10:29 PM EST
Hi: I shed a tear or two every time I hear her sing: I dreamed a dream , from le misererab...(spelling, sorry). But no one has moved me emotionally as much as her voice. She simply awakens in me hidden emotions that have been wanting to come out, and she has allowed it. Thank you Susan. mike
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Posted by mckat1149 on Dec 18, 2009, 10:18 PM EST
Oh Wow Way to Go Susan... She is flying high and I am so proud and happy for her...I knew she would do it...now this proves it...she is an absolute angel...! I liken her to a prayer/mantra I have loved since I was a teen and it goes like this... God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I can not change...To change the things I can... And the Wisdom to know the Difference...! Susan has done this ...she is a wonder and I love her dearly...All my love Susan YOU are on your way! Kat Florida
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Posted by youareloved on Dec 18, 2009, 06:00 PM EST
Susan accomplished all that because God put His anointing on her voice. Praying that 2010 will even be bigger for her - and that she will continue to bless and inspire us with her music and her life. Thank You Lord for Susan Boyle! And thanks Niall for your support for Susan. We appreciate you!






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