Janis Winehouse – Loving Amy – Poche

A heartfelt memoir from the mother of Amy Winehouse, one of our most celebrated and controversial artists. Arguably the most gifted artist of her generation, Amy Winehouse died tragically young. Amy's mother, Janis, knew her in a way that no-one else did, and in this warm and poignant memoir, she reveals the full story of the daughter she loved. Filled with never-before-seen material, LOVING AMY offers a new and intimate perspective on the life and death of the phenomenon that is Amy Winehouse. Janis Winehouse was born in New York but raised mainly in London. While raising her children, she completed two degrees. Janis introduced the young Amy to the music of Carole King and James Taylor and supported her throughout her musical career. In 2003, Janis was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was forced to take early retirement in 2009. She now devotes her time to raising money for The Amy Winehouse Foundation and the MS Society. She lives in north London with her husband, Richard.