Francoise Hardy: A musical tale of love and loss by Andrew Norman Paperback Book

Description: Francoise Hardy by Andrew Norman In the early 1960s a new Star appeared on the pop music scene and burned brightly in the firmament. This was the enchantingly beautiful, French singer-songwriter (chanteuse), Francoise Madeleine Hardy. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the early 1960s a new Star appeared on the pop music scene and burned brightly in the firmament. This was the enchantingly beautiful, French singer-songwriter (chanteuse), Francoise Madeleine Hardy.Today, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, Francoise can be resurrected, at any moment of her singing career, simply with a flick of a switch on the televisions remote control. And there she is, the epitome of French elegance and style!With Francoise, unlike with many of the popular musicians of the time, there was no blaring music or wild gesticulations. She had no need of devices such as these. Her songs are captivating in their own right, particularly those which tell of love, loneliness, and loss. In fact, she has been described as the patron saint of the dispossessed and heartbroken.By why this focus on personal sadness? Could it be that this French icon, beloved by millions throughout the world and who apparently had the world at her feet, was permanently troubled? And if there was something troubling Francoise, could it be love, or to be more precise, unrequited love? Author Biography Andrew Norman was born in Newbury, Berkshire, UK in 1943. Having been educated at Thornhill High School, Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Midsomer Norton Grammar School, and St Edmund Hall, Oxford, he qualified in medicine at the Radcliffe Infirmary. He has two children Bridget and Thomas, by his first wife.From 1972-83, Andrew worked as a general practitioner in Poole, Dorset, before a spinal injury cut short his medical career. He is now an established writer whose published works include biographies of Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, Thomas Hardy, T. E. Lawrence, Adolf Hitler, Agatha Christie, Enid Blyton, Beatrix Potter, Marilyn Monroe, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Andrew married his second wife Rachel, in 2005. Table of Contents Introduction1 Francoise Hardy (born 17 January 1944)2 Francoise and Her Family3 Francoise: Feelings of Shame and Inferiority4 John Bowlby: Child Care and the Growth of Love5 1966: A Youthful and Seemingly Happy Francoise6 Music Beckons!7 The Road to Success!8 1960: Romance with Jean-Marie Perierand Further Success9 About Jacques Dutronc10 1966: Francoise Hardy and Jacques Dutronc11 Further Success12 Literature: Some Favourite Authors13 A Young, Joyful, and Vivacious Francoise14 1971: An Interview with Jacques Dutronc15 Getting to Know Jacques Better: Peter McEnery16 September 1967: Francoise and Jacques -A Serious Relationship Commences17 Francoise and Jacques: Meltdown!18 A New Arrival: Thomas Dutronc, 16 June 197319 Meanwhile, Life Goes On20 The Wedding: 30 March 198121 With Her Music, Triumph!22 With Jacques, Disaster! Spiritualism:Health Problems Loom23 What Francoise Longed For and what was On Offer24 Francoise and Jacques: An Avoidant Relationship25 Commitment Avoidancy and its Origins26 What If?27 Francoises Incredible Perseverance!28 How Easy it is to Fall in Love with theWrong Person!29 Jacques Expresses Remorse30 Francoises Coping Mechanisms: HowShe Made Sense of the Long Separations that wereImposed Upon Her31 Francoise Loses Patience: Letting go of the Dreamand Summoning the Strength to Walk Away32 Francoise Reveals Herself through her Own Lyrics33 Living Alone: Solitude34 A Thank You to Jacques!35 Some Help and Guidance for the Avoider36 Some of Francoises Other Admirers37 The Camera Never Lies!38 Sylvie Duval39 The Significance of Eye Contact40 Falling for Francoise41 Illness42 Faith; Mortality; The AfterlifeEpilogue Long Description In the early 1960s a new Star appeared on the pop music scene and burned brightly in the firmament. This was the enchantingly beautiful, French singer-songwriter (chanteuse), Francoise Madeleine Hardy. Today, thanks to the wonders of modern technology, Francoise can be resurrected, at any moment of her singing career, simply with a flick of a switch on the televisions remote control. And there she is, the epitome of French elegance and style! With Francoise, unlike with many of the popular musicians of the time, there was no blaring music or wild gesticulations. She had no need of devices such as these. Her songs are captivating in their own right, particularly those which tell of love, loneliness, and loss. In fact, she has been described as the patron saint of the dispossessed and heartbroken. By why this focus on personal sadness? Could it be that this French icon, beloved by millions throughout the world and who apparently had the world at her feet, was permanently troubled? And if there was something troubling Francoise, could it be love, or to be more precise, unrequited love? Details ISBN191258767X Author Andrew Norman Publisher New Haven Publishing Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 191258767X ISBN-13 9781912587674 Publication Date 2022-04-06 UK Release Date 2022-04-06 Format Paperback Imprint New Haven Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Worksop Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 13 AU Release Date 2022-04-06 NZ Release Date 2022-04-06 Subtitle A musical tale of love and loss DEWEY 782.42166092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134823071;

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