{"title":"Brenda Fricker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Brenda Fricker collection, where the intriguing world of true stories and personal reflections come alive. Brenda Fricker, celebrated for her captivating performances as an acclaimed actress, brings a unique voice to the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Known for giving her characters depth and authenticity on screen, Fricker channels these same qualities into her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eShe Died Young\u003c\/em\u003e. This gripping memoir delves into themes of love, loss, and resilience, shedding light on personal journeys that resonate deeply with readers. Fricker's skill lies in her ability to weave intimate narratives that are both touching and thought-provoking, inviting you into a world that is as real as it is engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of her work in film or new to her literary contributions, Brenda Fricker's books offer an enriching experience that goes beyond the surface. Explore stories that are not just read but felt, with insights that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"she-died-young-by-brenda-fricker-9781035907465","title":"She Died Young","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe Died Young\u003c\/em\u003e is the literary work of an astonishing mind in which intellect, madness, art and raw honesty unite. It is as far from a ‘celebrity memoir’ as you can get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith humour, honesty and a poetic sensibility, Brenda Fricker traces a life-journey in which her resilience and inner strength shine brightly. With luminous memories of happy summers in Kerry, where she and her sister Gránia got up to hilarious mischief and learned to rebel against Irish orthodoxy, she also explores devastating personal challenges. She talks frankly of her complicated adult relationships. She describes the difficulty of surviving sexual violence and living with mental illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrenda’s contributions to theatre, film and television represent an artistic legacy that few can match. Her work in films like \u003cem\u003eThe Field\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSwann\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Swallow\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHome Alone 2\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMy Left Foot\u003c\/em\u003e is widely acclaimed, and her character, Megan, in the TV series \u003cem\u003eCasualty\u003c\/em\u003e, was a huge success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe is the first Irish actress to win an Oscar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071842140396,"sku":"9781035907465","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/60ef8709d57769481dd2d3ee89b59014.jpg?v=1765077969"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brenda-fricker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}