Ed Sheeran

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Compelling new biography Daily Express

Fascinating stories Daily Mirror

A well-researched, entertaining look at Ed Sheeran Sheeran fans will relish this well-told biography. Publishers Weekly
Ed Sheeran is a true inspiration. His moving and uplifting songs forge a lasting connection with the millions of people around the world who love him and his music.

He was the thirteen-year-old guitarist in a school rock band when he decided to become a singer-songwriter, even though he could barely hold a tune and had never written a song. Within a year, he had recorded an album in his bedroom.

Bestselling biographer Sean Smith traces the astonishing journey of the shy little boy with a stammer who, avoiding flashy showmanship, grew up to be a global phenomenon.

Through compelling new research and interviews, he tells the story of Eds remarkable mum and dad who gave their son the courage to pursue his dream, the friends and mentors who encouraged him and the lovers who inspired his most famous songs.

Smith describes the setbacks Ed faced before his fortunes were transformed by Elton Johns management company, a record deal and a song that changed everything with a little help from Taylor Swift.

Ed found it difficult to cope with the world at his feet, but a new relationship with a girl from his home town has brought him happiness and a fresh purpose in life.

Now he is the most successful solo star on the planet, earning 83 million last year. Yet in the middle of his record-breaking 2018 UK tour, he played for just 400 people at a charity night to raise money for the homeless.

As this captivating book reveals, theres no one quite like Ed.

Reviews

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A celebration of his life, as well as his music. Brill. Closer

Incredibly moving insight into a man who is without doubt part of the soundtrack to my childhood Shelley Fallows at Lovereading

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A kind but astute biography. Four stars. Mail on Sunday

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Jaunty and well-researched the most complete and entertaining portrait of the Welsh superstar to date The Mail on Sunday (Event Magazine)

A lavishly appointed, no-holds-barred biography. MailOnline

Author Bio

Sean Smith is the UK's leading celebrity biographer and the author of six Sunday Times bestsellers, with his titles being translated throughout the world. Described by the Independent as a fearless chronicler', he specialises in meticulous research, going on the road' to find the real person behind the star image.