<P>Beyoncé Knowles first rose to fame as lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the most successful girl groups of all time. Since striking out on her own as a solo artist in 2003, with her multi-platinum debut album Dangerously in Love, Knowles' career has gone from strength to strength.</p> <p>This biography tells the full story of a fantastically talented artist, detailing the ups and downs of her early career with Destiny's Child, the group's success and disbandment, her move into the solo spotlight and the commercial and critical acclaim that has followed. The book also examines key events in Beyoncé's personal life ­including her marriage to hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z.</P>