Something to Believe In

Name: Something to Believe In
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702262531
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By Andrew Stafford

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Something to Believe In by Andrew Stafford is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the author's personal journey through life as a music journalist. It explores themes of passion, resilience, and redemption against the backdrop of the Australian music scene. Stafford candidly shares his experiences, struggles, and the influence of music in shaping his life.
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If you're interested in a heartfelt exploration of personal transformation and perseverance, this memoir offers an engaging narrative filled with introspective insights. It may resonate with those who appreciate stories of resilience and the power of music and culture in shaping one’s identity. Andrew Stafford's storytelling might captivate you with its blend of vulnerability and optimism.

'Written with great humanity and girded by a soundtrack to die for, this memoir is a punchy, unputdownable must-read.' Peter Garrett

'Written with great humanity and girded by a soundtrack to die for, this memoir is a punch, unput-downable must-read'. Peter Garrett

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Written with great humanity and girded by a soundtrack to die for, this memoir is a punch, unput-downable must-read. – Peter Garrett

Something to Believe In is a memoir of music, madness, and love from the author of the cult classic Pig City.

For Andrew Stafford, music was a way up and a way out. There was just one little problem — he couldn't play. Because those who can do and those who can't review, he carved out a niche writing about it instead.

This is the story of a self-confessed wannabe's life — of growing up in public, of family, of falling in and out of love, and music, sweet music, everywhere.

Written with enormous heart and a thumping rhythm, Something to Believe In is an uncompromising, inspiring book for anyone whose life has been saved by rock & roll.

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Something to Believe In by Andrew Stafford receives praise for its engaging and heartfelt narrative, combining a personal memoir with reflections on music. Reviewers note its intense connection to the indie rock scene of the 1980s in Brisbane and its exploration of themes like love, self-discovery, and forgiveness. Lauded for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, it's described as a compelling and unputdownable tribute to the transformative power of music.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702262531

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 264

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Andrew Stafford Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Andrew Stafford is a freelance journalist and the author of Pig City, a musical and political history of Brisbane, first published in 2004 by UQP. Something to Believe In is his second book. He has written for The Age, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Monthly. You can find him on Twitter @staffo_sez

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