This book strikes the right balance, in giving the reader an insight into Clapton's career and personal life. This is one of the shorter musical biographies that are available, this means that the reader is spared too much irrelevant information.
The author clearly has an affection for his subject, but doesn't shy away from telling us about Clapton's shortcoming's in a non-speculative manner.
The book end's on Clapton's recording of the Pilgrim album, so all the main areas of his life prior to this are covered. Can't recommend this book enough, I've re-read this several times, which has to be a criteria for a 5 star book.