Front cover of A Little More Love by Matthew Hild, hardback

A Little More Love : The Life and Legacy of Olivia Newton-John - Matthew Hild

Matthew Hild

£21.99
  • Pages · 264 pages
  • Publication Date · 14/05/2026
  • Genre · Biography: arts & entertainment
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An in-depth biography that closely examines the superstar's multi-faceted career, personal life, advocacy, and legacy. Olivia Newton-John was one of the biggest and most iconic global pop stars in history with estimated record sales of over 100 million and starring roles in several films, including Grease and Xanadu. Her hit "Physical" was ranked by Billboard as the most popular single of the 1980s. Behind all of this glitz and glamor was an extremely strong, kind, and resilient person with an unfailing, positive attitude in the face of personal tragedies and setbacks. For decades, she bravely and publicly battled breast cancer while continuing her career and advocated for environmental issues, animal rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. This biography, based on extensive archival research and original interviews with many of her friends and associates, reveals the real person who was Olivia Newton-John. Matthew Hild provides many never-before-shared insights into the star's life, including her humanitarianism and personal struggles, and dives deeply into her many famous records and lesser-known work, from her early start in Australia all the way to her last recording - a moving duet of "Jolene" with Dolly Parton.

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