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by Mick O'Shea (Author)
As well known for her fraught personal life as her chart-topping songs, Amy Winehouse was one of the most compelling vocalists in the world. The critical and commercial success she achieved with her multi-million selling second album, Back to Black, catapulted her to international stardom in 2007, but it was her life offstage that generated daily headlines in the tabloid press. Drinking binges, self-harm, eating disorders, drug abuse and a turbulent marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil overshadowed her music even as her record sales soared, and the world's media watched eagerly as Amy's world imploded, while her talent threatened to go with it. Tragically, on 23 July 2011 Amy lost her long-term battle with drugs and alcohol, passing away aged just 27.
This no-holds-barred biography tells her story in full, from childhood through to the pleasures and pains of superstardom, her blazing talent, the years she lost to her addictions, the final days before her death, and the lasting legacy of her raw and heartfelt music.Front Jacket
Richly illustrated with more than 80 full-colour photos, this unique tribute captures Amy's life in pictures
Pint-sized, acid-tongued and velvet-voiced, Amy Winehouse was more than just the Queen of Camden. Within an industry of pretenders, Amy was the 'real deal' - a uniquely gifted artist who remained true to herself till the end. Channelling the soulful divas of the 1960s, her timeless anthems of heartbreak - laced with a healthy dose of the songstresses's own street-smart sass - touched the hearts and minds of millions. Laying bare drunken misadventures, her rocky romance with Blake Fielder-Civil and the deepening addiction she simply couldn't seem to shake, Amy's brutally honest lyrics won her hearts and awards alike. Yet, as sales of Back to Black (the stunning sophomore album that made her a star) soared, the deadly excess that fuelled her talent was threatening to consume it once and for all. By July 2011, it seemed Amy had turned a corner, determined to stay clean for the sake of all those who loved her. The world waited eagerly for Amy's comeback album - only to be cruelly disappointed. Newly in love with life, Amy died before this final recording ever saw the light of day. She was just 27 years old. In this richly illustrated biography, Mick O'Shea delves into every aspect of Amy's life - from childhood through to her tragic early death - capturing the legacy of her raw and heartfelt music, along with everything that made her so very special.Author Biography
Mick O'Shea is a freelance entertainment journalist with over ten years of feature-writing and editing experience. He lives in London.
