{"product_id":"what-would-barbra-do-how-musicals-changed-my-life-paperback","title":"What Would Barbra Do?: How Musicals Changed My Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Brockes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Brockes didn't always love musicals. One of her most painful childhood memories is of her mother singing \"The Hills Are Alive\" while young Emma crossed the street en route to a babysitting gig. Mum said the music would keep muggers at bay. Emma found it warded off friends, a social life, and any chance of appearing normal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people would slice off their arm with a plastic knife before they'd sit through \u003cem\u003eFiddler on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e. But musicals are everywhere, and it's about time someone asked why. Emma Brockes firmly believes that, in this world, our lives might be much better lived to a Broadway score. Smartly written and incredibly witty, \u003cem\u003eWhat Would Barbra Do?\u003c\/em\u003e is part memoir, part musical history tour, and, at its heart, the touching story of a daughter, a mother, and how musicals kept them together. It will have you laughing and singing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Brockes didn't always love musicals. One of her most painful childhood memories is of her mother singing \"The Hills Are Alive\" while young Emma crossed the street en route to a babysitting gig. Mum said the music would keep muggers at bay. Emma found it warded off friends, a social life, and any chance of appearing normal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people would slice off their arm with a plastic knife before they'd sit through \u003cem\u003eFiddler on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e. But musicals are everywhere, and it's about time someone asked why. Emma Brockes firmly believes that, in this world, our lives might be much better lived to a Broadway score. Smartly written and incredibly witty, \u003cem\u003eWhat Would Barbra Do?\u003c\/em\u003e is part memoir, part musical history tour, and, at its heart, the touching story of a daughter, a mother, and how musicals kept them together. It will have you laughing and singing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 7.14 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48771773628664,"sku":"9780061374647","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/kiFnFzKMwq9780061374647.webp?v=1780397430","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/what-would-barbra-do-how-musicals-changed-my-life-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}