{"product_id":"9780062099167","title":"Diamond in the Rough: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter learning to play guitar at the age of ten, Shawn Colvin was determined to make a life in music—a decision that would send a small-town girl out on the open road for good. In 1997, two decades after she started, she got her big break. Like the troubled would-be arsonist and survivor of her smash hit \"Sunny Came Home,\" Colvin knows a thing or two about heartache—and setting fires. \u003cem\u003eDiamond in the Rough\u003c\/em\u003e recounts this passionate musician's coming-of-age, from the prairies of South Dakota to the dark smoky bars in Austin, Texas, to the world stage at the Grammys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumorous and deeply honest, Colvin relates the experiences behind her best-loved songs in vivid color in this memoir. \u003cem\u003eDiamond in the Rough\u003c\/em\u003e captures her years of touring cross-country in bands and vans full of guys; falling in and out of love; meeting heroes like Joni Mitchell; searching for her musical identity; and making friendships that would last a lifetime. It is also an unflinching account of Colvin's struggles—weathering addiction and depression, learning to care for not only herself but also a child—and, always, channeling those experiences into song. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the wit, lyricism, and empathy that have characterized Colvin's performances and inspired audiences worldwide, \u003cem\u003eDiamond in the Rough\u003c\/em\u003e looks back over a rich lifetime of highs and lows with stunning insight and candor. In its pages, we witness the inspiring story of a woman honing her artistry, finding her voice, and making herself whole. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148163629296,"sku":"9780062099167","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780062099167_p0.jpg?v=1769891990","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780062099167","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}