{"title":"Tom Waldman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Waldman\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a captivating journey through the intersections of music and culture, inviting a deeper appreciation of influential songs and their stories. His works blend personal reflection with broader social themes, making each book a thoughtful exploration of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Waldman’s writing resonates with those interested in how music shapes identity and memory. Expect insightful narratives that celebrate the power of song to capture moments in time and human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"countdown-a-life-in-20-songs-by-tom-waldman-9780983882459","title":"Countdown: A Life in 20 Songs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters deal with such compelling topics as the environment, race relations, the counterculture, the sexual revolution, the war in Vietnam, the appeal of punk rock, the fall of Richard Nixon, the rise of Ronald Reagan, the murder of John Lennon, and 9\/11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also traces the development of Waldman's second career in rock 'n' roll. He is the author of three books on the subject, associate producer of a documentary about Chicano rock and roll, and creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe is the host of \"Rock and Roll Stories,\" an interview programme that aired in Los Angeles from 2013 to 2015, and writer of the book and original musical, \u003cem\u003eEastside Heartbeats\u003c\/em\u003e, which sold out its entire eight-week run in Los Angeles in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536508895468,"sku":"9780983882459","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780983882459-countdown-a-life-in-20-songs.jpg?v=1776382162"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tom-waldman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}