{"title":"Chrissy Amphlett","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating life story of Chrissy Amphlett, a true icon in the world of rock music. Best known as the electrifying frontwoman of the Australian rock band Divinyls, Chrissy's journey is one of passion, resilience, and breakthrough achievements in a male-dominated industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our Chrissy Amphlett collection, we feature the compelling memoir \u003cem\u003ePleasure and Pain\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves deep into her vibrant but tumultuous life. This gripping biography chronicles her rise to fame, the challenges she faced in the music scene, and her lasting impact on the industry. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her story, these books offer an intimate glimpse into her personal and professional experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of rock music history and those intrigued by powerful life stories, this collection is a must-read. Experience the highs and lows of Chrissy Amphlett's life and gain insight into the woman behind the powerhouse performances.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pleasure-and-pain-by-chrissy-amphlett-9780733624742","title":"Pleasure and Pain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleasure and Pain\u003c\/em\u003e by Chrissy Amphlett and Larry Writer is a compelling autobiography detailing the extraordinary life of Chrissy Amphlett, a legend in the world of Australian music. Born in Geelong, Victoria, Amphlett rose to fame as the lead singer of the iconic band The Divinyls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this revealing memoir, she shares her experiences from growing up in Australia to living in New York and mingling with rock royalty like Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. Amphlett provides a captivating account of surviving in a male-dominated, tumultuous industry fuelled by money, testosterone, alcohol, and drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into her early days of breaking into the music scene, including being arrested for busking as a teenager in Spain. Amphlett's angry and provocative stage persona, shaped by her childhood and background, is vividly described as both shocking and a means to maintain control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe memoir also covers her peak years, marked by both success and excess, in Australia and the United States. It offers a unique perspective on what it was like to be at the top during those exhilarating times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleasure and Pain\u003c\/em\u003e is further enriched by four additional chapters that chart Chrissy's life following her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, providing an update on her ongoing journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845532078316,"sku":"9780733624742","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4947713482449.jpg?v=1758884460"},{"product_id":"pleasure-and-pain-by-chrissy-amphlett-9780733654275","title":"Pleasure and Pain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn electrifying updated edition of the bestselling memoir from the frontwoman of Divinyls and one of Australia's greatest rock singers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrave, funny, ferocious - there's never been anyone like Chrissy Amphlett.\u003c\/b\u003e A true legend of Australian rock'n'roll, we are so lucky that she shared her raw, gripping and searingly honest story. In these pages, Chrissy spared no one - least of all herself. Taking us from her childhood, where it became apparent music was as vital to her as oxygen, to forming Divinyls, she shows how her unique voice, steely ambition, mesmerising charisma and an outrageous stage act powered the band to Australian and international stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's all here: Chrissy's life on and off the road, the years of success and excess, and what it took for her to survive at the top in a male-dominated, money-fuelled industry. Having battled alcohol, drugs and a million dollars' worth of debt, Chrissy then had to face a cruel fight with MS. There was the light of finally finding peace with the love of her life at home in Australia and later in New York, before the curtain fell on this feisty, talented woman far too soon. Now, twelve years after her death, Chrissy's husband, Charley Drayton, affords us a glimpse into her final days and pays tribute to the legacy Chrissy left behind for women in rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePleasure and Pain\u003c\/i\u003e is a frank, fierce insight into the trailblazing powerhouse behind iconic hits like 'I Touch Myself' and 'Boys in Town'. Chrissy Amphlett always lived life on her terms, no matter what those around her wanted. 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