Agnetha Fältskog - Angeleyes

Book excerpt: Agnetha Fältskog - the voice and face of Abba. Already a Swedish superstar in her own right, Agnetha had enjoyed a whirlwind music career even before the global success of Abba. But behind the smiling façade was a shy and private person, who struggled to deal with the demands of fame. Many books have been written about the career of the phenomenally successful Swedish pop band Abba. But few so far have delved deep into the life of the blonde beauty, the most popular member and everlasting focal point of the group. This biography details: Agnetha's beginnings as a 17 year old pop idol in 1960s Sweden Her phenomenal success with Abba Her 1980s solo career following Abba's split Her retreat from public view Her 2013 musical comeback Helen Heath takes you through the story of an incredible life, from Agnetha's humble beginnings, to unprecedented stardom and beyond.