{"product_id":"my-life-piafs-own-story-9780140156812","title":"My Life - Piaf's Own Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eShortly before her death in 1963  the great French singer dictated an autobiographical sketch to journalist Noli. Not intended as a comprehensive history  this previously unpublished volume offers affecting and sometimes melodramatic recollections of Piafs celebrated yet tragic life. Chapters about her rise from poverty  her philosophical and religious convictions  and her legendary generosity are mixed with chapters on aspects of her life that attracted scandal (e.g.  love affairs  drug addiction  alcoholism  profligate lifestyle  etc.). Believing in her eternal quest for love  Piaf defends herself without apology. Translator Crosland  who wrote the first non-French biography of Piaf (Piaf  LJ 10\/1\/85)  clarifies the text  fills in gaps  and tempers exaggerations in a series of end notes. This touching  romantic memoir is recommended for general audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45655811784757,"sku":"ByrdShop_014015681X","price":102.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780140156812.jpg?v=1781941105","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/my-life-piafs-own-story-9780140156812","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}