Book description
No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.
'Can't fail to move' The Sunday Times
ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE AMY WINEHOUSE FOUNDATION.
Genius, inspiration, icon; there are many ways to describe Amy
Winehouse, but it was her wit, charm and lust for life that immortalised
her in the hearts of her fans.
On the 23rd of July 2011, Amy's family, friends and fans around the
world mourned the tragic news that this remarkable, talented and
extraordinarily generous woman was now gone. A legion of dedicated fans
had lost their idol; a devastated family had lost their Amy.
As an artist she had few peers. Amy's lyrical prowess and hypnotic
vocals made her an instant revelation when her debut album Frank was
released in 2003, and as her star continued to rise it became evident
that this normal girl from north London was more than just a precocious talent.
Now for the first time Amy's father and confidant Mitch shares his Amy:
the daughter he cherished from birth, the superstar artist, the
struggling woman. With personal stories and intimate memories he paints
a portrait of Amy, a loving girl with a truly magical voice. From her
mischievous early years to her musical influences and dreams of success,
and her incredible rise to stardom to the darkest days of her battles to
cope with her addictions.
Bringing together the personal, the private and the public, this is an
honest and intensely moving insight into the life of the most talented
recording artist of her generation; a unique memoir from the man who
knew Amy best. 'Can't fail to move.' The Sunday Times
'An unsparing portrait of addiction … refreshingly free of
rose-tinting.' The Times
'Mitch does a fine job of fleshing out his daughter in all
contradictory glory.' Observer
'An unflinchingly honest memoir.' Independent
'The inside story of a pop tragedy … Told with courage, clarity and
warmth.' Q magazine
'A fitting tribute to her incredible story.' Now magazine
'An intimate account' Look magazine
'A tender portrait of Amy.' Camden New Journal Mitch Winehouse is a
60 year old black cab driver from North London whose passion for jazz
heavily influenced the musical direction of his daughter, Amy. He now
devotes his time to raising funds for The Amy Winehouse Foundation, the
charity established to help young people facing difficulty in their
life.
