I haven't read the book but I really liked the movie. I'm so into based on true stories. They should make a movie based on Susan Boyle's life. TV Guide channel is the only one making a documentary about her, but I think her story would make a great movie too!

Here's a link I found for her doc. if anyone's interested (or obsessed, like me :) )
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I loved when he pushed the guy over the field fence and said he needs to go bak to the bus.