{"product_id":"boy-from-the-valleys-by-luke-evans-9781529917871","title":"Boy From the Valleys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind the scenes of the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in a small village in the Rhymney Valley, Luke's life was shaped by his Jehovah's Witness upbringing, a path he'd eventually navigate to come out to his parents, knowing he risked losing them. In his raw and honest account, he shares his struggles of always feeling different and being bullied as a child, and his brave decision to leave home at just seventeen, searching for a new life and a place where he truly belonged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarring first on the West End stages in iconic productions like \u003cem\u003eMiss Saigon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAvenue Q\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRent\u003c\/em\u003e, he quickly captivated the hearts of audiences and caught the eye of Hollywood's elite, going on to secure roles in blockbuster films like \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e, the Fast and Furious franchise, and \u003cem\u003eNine Perfect Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e TV series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this intimate memoir, \u003cem\u003eBoy From the Valleys\u003c\/em\u003e, Luke takes us behind the scenes of his career on the stage and screen. He writes beautifully of the relationship he now has with his family and the respect they all have for one another on their different paths. Luke's story is a powerful tale of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545537466604,"sku":"9781529917871","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19600433482732.jpg?v=1749808082","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/boy-from-the-valleys-by-luke-evans-9781529917871","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}