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Educating Peter (Hardcover)

by Tom Cox (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 289 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (4 Aug 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0593050770
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593050774
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 915,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'I started reading Educating Peter and had to stop because my head was reeling. It is so brilliant.'

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A funny insight into the teen psyche.'

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MEMOIR FOR ALL MUSIC LOVERS, 17 Mar 2005
This review is from: Educating Peter (Paperback)
Although I never have been (nor ever will be) a teenage boy, I loved this book. Cox's tale can make you laugh out loud as he tries to impart wisdom to a surly, mono-syllabic teenager, while evoking memories of what it was like when every aspect of your life was influenced by what bands you listened to.

It doesn't matter what your musical tastes are, this book contains many Universal Truths:

1. If you don't follow the rules of second hand record shop etiquette, you will be ostracized as quickly as an Amish Elder with a nipple ring

2. Anyone who tells you they had a wild and glamourous time hanging out with rock stars at an after show party is probably lying

3. If you busk in tights, you'd better be carrying a broad sword

4. Unless you're a masochist, have the patience of a saint or a complete thug, managing a band is not a good idea

5. You may go in search Syd, but you never really want to find him

6. At some point while looking back on the musical passions of your younger self, you will definitely have a "what was I thinking?" moment

just to name a few.

The author is hugely knowledgeable and passionate about Britain's musical history and genuinely cares about his young student, which makes this a charming and thoroughly enjoyable book.

Read it yourself - you might learn something.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure rock and roll..., 25 Jan 2005
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I have to disagree with the review already published. This is a fascinating book, full of amusing anecdotes, rock and roll stories, and some very eccentric characters. "Educating Pete" is a thrilling read and is a must for any aging rocker. I myself am a premature aging rocker, aging only 15. However, the aspects of rock covered here provide a very entertaining read. From the folk antics of Circulus, to the search for Syd Barrett, this book is a thoroughly entertaining read. Recommended to any aging rocker, premature aging rocker, or just any rocker.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quickest Book I ever Read!, 3 Jul 2007
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In a nutshell, this book was fantastic and I felt i could really relate to many of the scenarios and features in this book. I read it in 5 days..really did want to read it all the time!
I like to think that perhaps it came from a similar school to High Fidelity and if you liked that, you will love this!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Pointless
Just as it is never really made clear what it is that Pete's mum wants to get out of this exercise (for herself or for her son) so the book has that same aimless ambling quality... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2007 by Paul St John Miller

2.0 out of 5 stars very disappointing...
The supposed yawning chasm of a generation gap simply doesn't exist between the average 14 year old and the average 27 year old. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars Middle of the Road
As an ex-teenage metal fan and now 'ageing rocker' this sounded like exactly the book for me - however I was disappointed. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2005 by Lendrick

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