{"title":"Joan Armatrading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoan Armatrading\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling voice within the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e sphere, blending poetic insight with emotional depth. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Weakness in Me\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of vulnerability, resilience, and human connection with intimate storytelling and lyrical prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful journey through personal and creative landscapes, where Armatrading’s rich narratives illuminate the complexities of self-expression and identity. Her writing invites reflection and resonates with those drawn to heartfelt and nuanced cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-weakness-in-me-by-joan-armatrading-9780571377596","title":"The Weakness in Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the release of her debut album \u003cem\u003eWhatever's For Us\u003c\/em\u003e in 1972, Joan Armatrading has, across a fifty-year career, traversed styles and genres to create a monumental body of work. Acknowledged as the first British female singer-songwriter to gain international success, her writing is alive with intelligence and empathy and paints the human experience with insight and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected and arranged by the author, and featuring a foreword by revered record producer Glyn Johns, \u003cem\u003eThe Weakness in Me\u003c\/em\u003e presents the lyrics of Armatrading for the first time in one unique volume. It also contains an introduction by Armatrading alongside annotations to a number of songs, giving a rare, personal glimpse into the creative process of a true pioneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384060952812,"sku":"9780571377596","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11452073482391.jpg?v=1773400813"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joan-armatrading.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}