{"product_id":"9781648960208","title":"Three Pianos: A Memoir","description":"\u003cb\u003eA music memoir for devoted fans of indie musician Andrew McMahon and readers seeking an unforgettable story about love, family, hope, healing, and the power of connection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThree Pianos\u003c\/i\u003e is a searingly honest and beautifully written memoir about the challenges and triumphs of Andrew McMahon’s life and career, as seen through the lens of his personal connection to three pianos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e McMahon grew up in Southern California as a child prodigy, learning to play piano and write songs at a very early age, stunning schoolmates and teachers alike with his gift for performing and his unique ability to connect emotionally with audiences. He went on to become the lead singer and songwriter for rock bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, and a successful solo artist following the release of his album \u003ci\u003eAndrew McMahon in the Wilderness\u003c\/i\u003e in 2014.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But behind this seemingly optimistic and quintessentially American story of big dreams come true lies a backdrop of overwhelming challenges. From a childhood defined by his father's struggle with addiction to his very public battle with leukemia in 2005 at the age of twenty-three, as chronicled in the intensely personal documentary \u003ci\u003eDear Jack\u003c\/i\u003e, McMahon explores his journey in lyrical prose that mirrors the heartfelt lyrics his fans respond to so deeply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Overcoming those odds, McMahon found solace and hope in the things that matter most, including family, the healing power of music, and the one instrument he's always turned to: his piano. \u003ci\u003eThree Pianos\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a beautifully rendered and bittersweet American journey filled with inspiration, heartbreak, and an unwavering commitment to shedding our past in order to create a better future.","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370075033661,"sku":"9781648960208","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781648960208_p0.jpg?v=1771568475","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781648960208","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}