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"'Max knows more secrets of the rich and famous than anyone in the world' Piers Morgan 'He is the King of Kiss 'n' tell, the Guru of Gossip...Like many of the stories he purveys, Clifford's own is a bit of a romp.' Express 'Suburban sex parties, affairs and secret deals with call-girls and brothel madams, Max Clifford has enough juicy gossip to make your eyes pop out. Only this time it's about him.' Mirror"
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'Possibly the most eagerly awaited kiss 'n' tell memoir of the decade'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This promises much but delivers very little indeed. Clifford prides himself on the stories he suppresses as much as those he helps expose, so any readers hoping to pick up the real inside story will be sorely disappointed. What they will get is an endless stream of tales about how Max helps elderly neighbours, gives to charity, and never misses a chance to polish his halo. It gets to the point when you realise this is a book designed not to tell you what the man is really like but to reshape his own image. Clifford is undoubtedly a skilled operator but it's hard to see how he thought anyone would believe that this book tells the whole story. If he'd been more honest about his own private life perhaps the book would have made a more interesting read. As it stands, it's just a gushing PR spin job on the man himself.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having just finished 'The Insider', I was expecting more from this book. Instead, I thought it was a nothing-we-didnt-already-know overview of some major celebrity scandals and Max's involvement.
Clifford is undoubtedly a 'likeable rogue', but I wonder if he's trying to reshape his own image, into 'Clifford: Great Humanitarian', hence why he talks so much about his charity work. I'm sure the charities appreciate his help, but there's something slightly self-congratulatory about a person who's always telling you exactly how much they've given away this year.
All in all, a disappointing read. A nice insight into the man and some genuinely moving moments when he talks of how he cared for his sick daughter and wife. But, overall, not a book I would recommend.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed this romp through the crazy world of PR and celebs and was interested to hear more about the man who's often at the centre of things. It's a bit of a double handed auto/biography - with Max telling his story, backed up by the co-author commenting about how Max's life and work have impacted on others.
I think Max comes across as a driven man with a soft side and there is a chapter devoted to his charity work, which is very worthy, but kind of a bit 'Smashey and Nicey' for me. His devotion to his daughter is second to none and the chapter where he describes the loss of his wife is particularly moving.
I fear there has been a fair amount of editing on issues such as Max's private life, but the book hints at enough scandal without that. Overall, a good read and essential for any student of the celibrity world.
I think Max comes across as a driven man with a soft side and there is a chapter devoted to his charity work, which is very worthy, but kind of a bit 'Smashey and Nicey' for me. His devotion to his daughter is second to none and the chapter where he describes the loss of his wife is particularly moving.
I fear there has been a fair amount of editing on issues such as Max's private life, but the book hints at enough scandal without that. Overall, a good read and essential for any student of the celibrity world.
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Dreadful
I can't believe I spent two days of my life reading this drivel. There was nothing really new or revealing in this book and does not live up to its promise. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Zara
MAX CLIFFORD-MAX BORE
I was really looking forward to this book and really wanted to like it as like other reviewers I had enjoyed Piers Morgans books that `spill the beans` on the celebrity ego... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2009 by A. Birchall
Desperately disappointing
Probably one of the worst autobiographies I have ever read. Boring, self congratulatory and very irritating the way it switches between Max himself writing and whoever the other... Read more
Published on 10 July 2009 by T. Cox
How not to do it from someone who should know better
If I hadn't been stuck in a travel nightmare, I would never have finished this book. The ghost "writer" is sychophantic and repetitive. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Fly-by-Knight
PR Puff
Sorry, this is the worst biography I have ever read. The sycophantic ghost writer spends most of her time brown-nosing Clifford. I read about half of this book and gave up. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by D. Calvert
Not as good as I expected
I expected to find more insight into the world of PR in general. This book is a lot less entertaining than I thought. Mr. Read more
Published on 11 July 2008 by Elena Tamova
Don't believe the hype
I was really looking forward to reading this and expected it to be filled with juicy gossip and an insight into the celebrity world. Sadly it was disappointing. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2008 by Carrie B
Magic Max
A brilliant book by the PR legend Max Clifford.
The best book I have read since The Ouitsider by Piers Morgan and Bushell Off The Box by Garry Johnson. Read more
The best book I have read since The Ouitsider by Piers Morgan and Bushell Off The Box by Garry Johnson. Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by Fred Bookie
Fun to read
Ok, so this book is a PR job for Max Clifford himself, but nevertheless it is still a great read. It is especially interesting for anybody working in, or wanting to work in the... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2008 by Peter Jones
A real kiss and tell
Max Clifford is an engaging story teller. In this ghost written memoir, he gives his side of the PR business. I happen to like the man who is a devoted father. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2008 by James Field
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