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These deeply personal accounts reveal the trials and triumphs behind the fame, making them essential reads for fans of biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHighways and Byways\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKilling Time\u003c\/em\u003e, Jimmy continues to share anecdotes and recollections from his life on the road, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world behind the music. These stories are imbued with humour, honesty, and the wisdom of a life truly lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, his foray into children's literature with \u003cem\u003eRosie the Rhinoceros\u003c\/em\u003e showcases his versatility and passion for storytelling. This delightful story is perfect for young readers and reflects Jimmy's commitment to inspiring all ages through his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan of his music or new to his work, Jimmy Barnes' books offer something special for everyone, combining narrative poetry with gritty realism in a way only he can.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"highways-and-byways-by-jimmy-barnes-9781460766729","title":"Highways and Byways","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe new book from Jimmy Barnes, the award-winning author of the number-one bestsellers \u003cem\u003eWorking Class Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWorking Class Man\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKilling Time\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom larger-than-life adventures to vivid and poignant tales of the imagination, \u003cem\u003eHighways and Byways\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of stories taking readers on an enthralling tour (complete with the odd detour) through the raucous, well-lived life of one of this country's most successful and beloved artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold with Jimmy's signature verve and flair, and richly coloured by his distinctive voice and wit, \u003cem\u003eHighways and Byways\u003c\/em\u003e sees him sharing a 1970s Texas stage with a dream line-up of US musicians; flirting with disaster in a Hawaiian high-rise; discovering a life-changing cassette tape; unearthing shattering family secrets in Glasgow; encountering charismatic and not-so-endearing superstars, ghosts of the recent and distant past, superfan traffic cops and shady salesmen; and confronting his own mortality - while pondering the more amusing effects of hospital medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharming, personal and poignant, \u003cem\u003eHighways and Byways\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection that celebrates Jimmy's Scottish heritage, family, friends, music and the adventure of a grand life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45885889216748,"sku":"9781460766729","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460766729.jpg?v=1731026961"},{"product_id":"working-class-boy-by-jimmy-barnes-9781460757338","title":"Working Class Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA household name, an Australian rock icon, the elder statesman of Ozrock - there isn't an accolade or cliché that doesn't apply to Jimmy Barnes. 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