{"product_id":"9780008267544_ed-sheeran","title":"Ed Sheeran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘Compelling new biography’ \u003cem\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘Fascinating stories’\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cem\u003eDaily Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘A well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran … Sheeran fans will relish this well-told biography.’ \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEd Sheeran is a true inspiration. His moving and uplifting songs forge a lasting connection with the millions of people around the world who love him and his music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was the thirteen-year-old guitarist in a school rock band when he decided to become a singer-songwriter, even though he could barely hold a tune and had never written a song. Within a year, he had recorded an album in his bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling biographer Sean Smith traces the astonishing journey of the shy little boy with a stammer who, avoiding flashy showmanship, grew up to be a global phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough compelling new research and interviews, he tells the story of Ed’s remarkable mum and dad who gave their son the courage to pursue his dream, the friends and mentors who encouraged him and the lovers who inspired his most famous songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmith describes the setbacks Ed faced before his fortunes were transformed by Elton John’s management company, a record deal and a song that changed everything – with a little help from Taylor Swift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEd found it difficult to cope with the world at his feet, but a new relationship with a girl from his home town has brought him happiness and a fresh purpose in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow he is the most successful solo star on the planet, earning £83 million last year. Yet in the middle of his record-breaking 2018 UK tour, he played for just 400 people at a charity night to raise money for the homeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this captivating book reveals, there’s no one quite like Ed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis popular nonfiction book, written by the Sunday Times bestselling author, delves into the life of Ed Sheeran. It explores his journey from a juvenile with a dream to a top pop artist, showcasing his musical styles and the instruments he mastered along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Louise Gannon (Brutally Honest), Tina Brown (The Palace Papers), Britney Spears (The woman in me), Robert Jobson (Diana), and Lady Colin Campbell (Meghan and Harry).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean Smith, Read by James Parsons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889524723861,"sku":"9780008267544","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008267544_f0d724e1-9313-4b48-93f6-9bb20afcdb0a.jpg?v=1776888285","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008267544_ed-sheeran","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}