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Face It
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Debbie Harry, Clem Burke, Gary Valentine, Alannah Currie, Chris Stein
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Featuring exclusive additional content and guest contributions from Chris Stein and Clem Burke.
‘I was saying things in songs that female singers didn’t really say back then. I wasn’t submissive or begging him to come back, I was kicking his ass, kicking him out, kicking my own ass too. My Blondie character was an inflatable doll but with a dark, provocative, aggressive side. I was playing it up, yet I was very serious.’
BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL AND BORN TO BE PUNK
DEBBIE HARRY is a musician, actor, activist and the iconic face of New York City cool. As the front-woman of Blondie, she and the band forged a new sound that brought together the worlds of rock, punk, disco, reggae and hip-hop to create some of the most beloved pop songs of all time. As a muse, she collaborated with some of the boldest artists of the past four decades. The scope of Debbie Harry’s impact on our culture has been matched only by her reticence to reveal her rich inner life – until now.
In an arresting mix of visceral, soulful storytelling and stunning visuals that includes never-before-seen photographs, bespoke illustrations and fan art installations, Face It upends the standard music memoir while delivering a truly prismatic portrait. With all the grit, grime, and glory recounted in intimate detail, Face It recreates the downtown scene of 1970s New York City, where Blondie played alongside the Ramones, Television, Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and David Bowie.
Following her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction, the near-death of partner Chris Stein, a heart-wrenching bankruptcy, and Blondie’s break-up as a band to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, a stunning solo career and the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights, Face It is a cinematic story of a woman who made her own path, and set the standard for a generation of artists who followed in her footsteps – a memoir as dynamic as its subject.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic Reviews
‘In this whirlwind tour of her life, Harry deploys an irreverent style well suited to her story. Her tales are intermixed with interludes that capture the eclectic and electric passion she has for the creative process. In a narrative that feels simultaneously heartfelt and spontaneous, Harry recounts close encounters with violence and harassment with the same immediacy as the moments that catapulted Blondie to worldwide fame. Readers will find reflection on life with a budding band and an uncensored view of what it took to succeed.’ Kirkus
‘An eye-opening memoir’ The Times
‘The ultimate rock’n’roll memoir’ Sunday Times
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- Anonymous User
- 30-07-2021
loved it
loved it such a great book.
Debbie harry is very talented in singing and writing
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- Louise
- 13-01-2024
One for the fans
This book is a snapshot of the times in which the author was making music and is likely to add a lot of colour for fans wanting to know more about her. The author reads this beautifully, as you would expect. I thought it was strange that she included the Ted Bundy story while also noting it has been debunked as not possible as he was in another state at the time.
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- Jason
- 20-08-2022
A worthwhile listen!
A colourful and enlightening insight into a time when artists were true rockstars who forged their own identity instead of being a direct clone. Thanks for your contribution to pop culture Debbie!
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- DioninNZ
- 02-01-2020
Really enjoyed this
Being walked through Debbie's life and music by herself was amazing. Love her more than ever.
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- Tynman
- 17-12-2023
A life well lived
told in a fashion that take you on a ride... shit I never knew but increased the mystique
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- Gerard
- 08-10-2022
Love Debbie and her story
I actually learnt lots of personal things about Debbie she shared. More than other books I have read. Good read and recommend
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- Gary Whittingham
- 01-02-2023
Very Entertaining, loved it.
Fantastic reading by the author. Plenty of interesting, insightful and WOW moments. I learned a lot about DH, Blondie, NYC and the 60s. Highly recommend this one.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-05-2023
thankyou
thanks Debbie for inviting me to celebrate my own fucking incredible life - you're amazing !!!
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- J. Anderson
- 01-07-2020
Great Woman, amazing story.
My first Audio book and to have the actual Debbie Harry reading it, just made it so much more enjoyable. Funny, fierce and unapologetic...i just think this book is great insight into the world of the coolest chick in rock without me sounding sexist or a misogynist. Thank you for sharing this with us Debbie.
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- Shane
- 30-12-2019
hoped for better reading
great story
not so great reading
a bit monotonal
live long and prosper
lol
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