Author:Janis Winehouse
Arguably the most gifted artist of her generation, Amy Winehouse died tragically young, aged just 27. With a worldwide fanbase and millions of record sales to her name, she should have had the world at her feet. Instead, in the years prior to her passing, she battled with addictions and was often the subject of lurid tabloid headlines. But who was the real Amy?
Amy's mother, Janis, knew her in a way that no-one else did. In this warm, poignant and, at times, heartbreaking memoir, she reveals the full story of the daughter she loved. As the world watched the rise of a superstar, then the freefall of an addict to her untimely death, Janis simply saw her Amy, the girl she'd given birth to in 1983; the girl she'd raised and stood by despite her unruly behaviour; the girl whose body she was forced to identify two days after her death - and the girl she's grieved for every day since.
Packed with exclusive material that has never been seen before, such as extracts from Amy's teenage diaries, photos and notes, Loving Amy offers a new and intimate perspective on the life and death of the phenomenon that is Amy Winehouse.
An authentic, poignant and gut-wrenchingly sad tale... An insightful, honest and often uplifting account of a life cut tragically short
—— Isabelle Broom , HeatDeeply personal... Insightful, offering rare glimpses behind the maelstrom of Amy's public life
—— Charlotte Oliver , Jewish ChroniclePoignant
—— The IndependentHumorous, illustrated compilation of parenting wisdom from the Bard… I love it
—— Booksellerthe bard has the right epithet for most situations, so why not parenting?
—— Families South EastThe perfect gift for any long-suffering parent
—— SchoolrunThis witty and erudeite guide is a handy collection of wisdom, cunningly extracted from Shakespeare’s best-loved plays
—— Gransneta delightful little book which will entertain and resonate whether you are a fan of the Bard or not! [...] A must-have for all parents/parents-to-be
—— mojomums.comthis short book is a great way to wind down, reflect, and chuckle. [Will] make you smile, and perhaps provide some reassurance for those days when you say to yourself in your head the line from The Tempest: “Good wombs have borne bad sons.”
—— Brainchildmag.comWhat a relief to find a book that takes a stand against the practice of “helicopter parenting” so prevalent today . . . [The Gardener and the Carpenter] not only dispels the myth of a single best model for good parenting but also backs up its proposals with real-life examples and research studies . . . This book will provide helpful inspiration for parents and may prompt some to rethink their strategies.
—— Publishers Weekly (starred review)Immensely though-provoking account.
—— Caroline Sanderson , BooksellerIt’s hard to think of a book that has more to say to our society… Read it. It will change your life.
—— WI LifeGopnik shows a particularly sensitive grasp of the unique dynamics of the intergenerational relationship of care between parents and children.
—— Jan Macvarish , SpikedThe blondies recipe alone is worth the price of this incredible cookbook.
—— RED, Book of the YearIt's about the emotion of cooking, and cooking to make you feel a certain way. I think it was sensitively done and made you think and that's really really nice
—— Irish Times , Jamie Oliver
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