{"title":"Gary Barlow","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to \u003cem\u003eGary Barlow\u003c\/em\u003e, a stalwart of the British music scene and a member of the renowned pop group Take That. Beyond the microphone and stage, Gary Barlow has ventured into the world of writing, offering readers a glimpse into his personal and professional life through his engaging books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category shines a spotlight on his distinctive narrative style, as he shares his life's journey in works such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Better Me\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. His books fall within the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre, chronicling his triumphs, challenges, and lessons learned from the world of show business. These memoirs provide both inspiration and insight, appealing to fans and those fascinated by the stories behind public figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the candid tales of Gary Barlow's life in this carefully curated collection. It invites you to explore his experiences, revealing the man behind the music and his continuous journey towards self-improvement and fulfilment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-better-me-by-gary-barlow-9781911600572","title":"A Better Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary Barlow is one of the most successful British musicians and songwriters of all time, but fifteen years ago, as he himself admits, he hit rock bottom—he was out of shape, out of work and depressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaced with an underperforming solo career, tireless media taunts and the other cruel twists of fate, Gary turned to food. For nine years, he struggled with his weight and went on every diet imaginable before eventually asking a doctor what the 'cure' for obesity was. That was when he realised that he would have to change his life dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo how did he go from an obese, out-of-work pop star to becoming a hugely successful superstar of music and TV, as well as an accomplished musical songwriter and producer who is full of vitality, fitter, happier and more successful than ever before?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this extraordinarily honest memoir, Gary tells of his journey back to professional success, as well as mental and physical health. \u003ci\u003eA Better Me\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkably frank account of Gary's life as he battled with his demons, endured personal tragedy, and staged one of the most thrilling professional comebacks in decades. In his warm, witty and authentic voice, Gary recounts his story with compelling insight, captivating sincerity and a human side that people rarely see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom returning with a critically and commercially successful \u003ci\u003eTake That\u003c\/i\u003e and reigniting his own legendary songwriting career, going beyond recorded music to forge success on TV with \u003ci\u003eThe X Factor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLet It Shine\u003c\/i\u003e, to overcoming his weight problems and crippling obsession with food, this is the story of how Gary found balance in both his personal and professional life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is one of the UK's most beloved pop stars, more open, honest and raw than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529106641132,"sku":"9781911600572","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16760003482868.jpg?v=1749202682"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gary-barlow.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}