The biography of David Helfgott, a gifted young Australian pianist who suffered a severe mental breakdown and was institutionalized. Although brilliant and charismatic, he was insecure and reliant on anti-psychotic medication, but eventually overcame his illness to achieve artistic greatness. This story was written by his wife Gillian, who tells of the powerful bond between them and of sharing her life with a man who came through the darkness of his past.
Title: Love You to Bits and Pieces: True Story of David Helfgott and the Movie "Shine" [used book]
ISBN Number: 0140265465
ISBN-13: 9780140265460
Location Published: UK, Penguin Books Ltd: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Good
Size: B-format
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Australian Biographies, Bio: Movie & TV tie-ins, Bio: Entertainers, Schizophrenia
Seller ID: 001164