Take That were the original British boy band. They sold out arenas in less time than it took to play one of their chart-topping singles. Gary Barlow was the band's gifted front man who not only wrote hits such as "Pray" and "A Million Love Songs" but sang them too. Then, the band quit at the very height of their fame. Here, Gary reveals for the first time his ride on the rollercoaster of fame, the truth behind the rumours of the band's feuding and his fall-out with Robbie, and how he sank into depression only to rise again in one of pop's greatest comebacks: the record-breaking Take That reunion tour. Candid, confident and down-to-earth, Gary is definitely back for good.
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`A must-read for fans' -- Sunday Express
`Entertaining ... Barlow makes an unfailingly reliable narrator' -- Sunday Times
`Gary dishes the all the dirt on our favourite 90s boyband. An
absolute must for all hardcore Take That devotees' -- Heat
`This is an honest and down-to-earth read' -- Natasha Harding, The Sun
`Witty, likeable' -- New Statesman
`Entertaining ... Barlow makes an unfailingly reliable narrator' -- Sunday Times
`Gary dishes the all the dirt on our favourite 90s boyband. An
absolute must for all hardcore Take That devotees' -- Heat
`This is an honest and down-to-earth read' -- Natasha Harding, The Sun
`Witty, likeable' -- New Statesman
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Gary Barlow's autobiography, a frank, revealing look at
behind-the-scenes of one of Britain's biggest bands by its lead singer. The
paperback is updated with the story of the comeback of all comebacks.
behind-the-scenes of one of Britain's biggest bands by its lead singer. The
paperback is updated with the story of the comeback of all comebacks.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By J. WALKER
Format:Hardcover
Well written page turner from Gary Barlow. This book is a real eye opener, I had always assumed that Gary was the boring one but NOT SO this book is full of gossip and revelations on Take That's rise to glory.
His comments on his Manager, Nigel Martin-Smith are absolutely hilarious! Gary has such a great sense of humour.
He talks about his personal life and his public life in a very honest way, the book includes some wonderful photos for Take That fans. Gary is not afraid to admit his faults along the way and I admire his honesty.
It is clear he is a committed family man and they in turn are totally devoted to him.
This book deals with his feelings about the current Take That revival which is proving to be a massive success.
Recommended reading - LONG OVERDUE FOR TAKE THAT FANS
His comments on his Manager, Nigel Martin-Smith are absolutely hilarious! Gary has such a great sense of humour.
He talks about his personal life and his public life in a very honest way, the book includes some wonderful photos for Take That fans. Gary is not afraid to admit his faults along the way and I admire his honesty.
It is clear he is a committed family man and they in turn are totally devoted to him.
This book deals with his feelings about the current Take That revival which is proving to be a massive success.
Recommended reading - LONG OVERDUE FOR TAKE THAT FANS
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By L. Grant
Format:Paperback
Admittedly I do have a bit of a soft spot for Gary Barlow, but this has only been since take that's 'rebirth' last year, as I was too young to appreciate the band the first time around. Yet that doesn't matter if you are a fan or not.
This book not only takes you on a tour of the bands highs and lows but the personal hurdles Gary has overcome too; good and bad.
I found myself smiling along with him, laughing with him, bracing myself during the tough moments...and when I came to the last page I didn't want it to end.
To sum, it has made me appreciate Gary Barlow as a song writer and a singer, as a performer and a band member, he is a marvel who desreves everything he has worked so hard for.
This book not only takes you on a tour of the bands highs and lows but the personal hurdles Gary has overcome too; good and bad.
I found myself smiling along with him, laughing with him, bracing myself during the tough moments...and when I came to the last page I didn't want it to end.
To sum, it has made me appreciate Gary Barlow as a song writer and a singer, as a performer and a band member, he is a marvel who desreves everything he has worked so hard for.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By S. Armstrong
Format:Hardcover
I have to say what a thoroughly enjoyable read this book was. Although I was never a take that fan back in the 90's I was fascinated to read Gary's side of events after seeing him on Jonathan Ross, and also after watching the Take That Documentary at the end of last Year.
The book is an honest account of how things were in the Take That days, and the eventful lives they all lived at that time. Gary is also not frightened of highlighting mistakes he made and reflecting on how his actions may have led to some of the animosity between him and other band members.
It is very informative and a fascinating read. It is clear from reading the book that Gary is a very well grounded lad (which is understandable when you read about his early days performing on his organ in small working mens clubs) and although he likes his extravagances (Cheshires answer to Elton John...by his own admission!!) he truely has a well balanced understanding of the important things in life.
You can't help but warm to the guy and empathise with the struggle he went through after the break up of Take That, and the way the media tried their best to destroy him.
He has a very refreshing attitude to all that has gone on, good and bad in his life, and you get a real sense that writing the book has helped him to face his demons and finally put the past behind him.
A great read
The book is an honest account of how things were in the Take That days, and the eventful lives they all lived at that time. Gary is also not frightened of highlighting mistakes he made and reflecting on how his actions may have led to some of the animosity between him and other band members.
It is very informative and a fascinating read. It is clear from reading the book that Gary is a very well grounded lad (which is understandable when you read about his early days performing on his organ in small working mens clubs) and although he likes his extravagances (Cheshires answer to Elton John...by his own admission!!) he truely has a well balanced understanding of the important things in life.
You can't help but warm to the guy and empathise with the struggle he went through after the break up of Take That, and the way the media tried their best to destroy him.
He has a very refreshing attitude to all that has gone on, good and bad in his life, and you get a real sense that writing the book has helped him to face his demons and finally put the past behind him.
A great read
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By S. Tompson
Format:Hardcover
All I ever knew about Gary Barlow, was that he was the lead singer and songwriter in Take That, and that apparently he and Robbie Williams never got on. However, after reading this book I feel like I know everything about his life.
Gary has written this book so brilliantly and so honestly. He admits his mistakes and is honest about the people he works with. I couldn't put this book down and read it in less thank 2 weeks.
Gary leads us through his life and describes every event so well. When you read about how his life was after Take That split up, and how Robbie and the press tried so well to break him, it brings a tear to your eye.
There are also some halarious moments, where I had to put the book down and grab a tissue to wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes. This has got to be the best book I have ever read and I enjoyed reading it so much.
Gary also ends the book superbly with the last chapter, which is a real shock, quite unbelievable. He describes this last event so fantastically and once again, it brings a tear to your eye.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves Gary Barlow, or just Take That.
Gary Barlow is a genius!!
Gary has written this book so brilliantly and so honestly. He admits his mistakes and is honest about the people he works with. I couldn't put this book down and read it in less thank 2 weeks.
Gary leads us through his life and describes every event so well. When you read about how his life was after Take That split up, and how Robbie and the press tried so well to break him, it brings a tear to your eye.
There are also some halarious moments, where I had to put the book down and grab a tissue to wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes. This has got to be the best book I have ever read and I enjoyed reading it so much.
Gary also ends the book superbly with the last chapter, which is a real shock, quite unbelievable. He describes this last event so fantastically and once again, it brings a tear to your eye.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves Gary Barlow, or just Take That.
Gary Barlow is a genius!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By K. L. Ball
Format:Hardcover
What a wonderful autobiography. Thoroughly enjoyable read filled with heartfelt and emotional accounts of Gary's time before, during and after Take That. I couldn't put this book down. A must for any Take That fan.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Kieva
Format:Hardcover
Ive always been a huge Take That fan so i was very excited to get this book :)
From start to finish i was just hooked, he goes into so much detail and by the end you feel like you know him.
It also sheds more light onto what it was really like for the band and how little control they had over everything.
Its also nice to see a lot of the old photos and relive old memories :)
This book is worth every penny and is a great read even for someone who isnt a Take That fan.
From start to finish i was just hooked, he goes into so much detail and by the end you feel like you know him.
It also sheds more light onto what it was really like for the band and how little control they had over everything.
Its also nice to see a lot of the old photos and relive old memories :)
This book is worth every penny and is a great read even for someone who isnt a Take That fan.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not going to sit and write loads and loads like some people have......
I just want to say that if you are thinking of buying this book..then do it now!
I absolutely loved it and read it really quickly, its a very honest and open account of his early days, the Take That phenomenon, his family life and of course Take That - Back for Good in 2006.
Buy it...buy it now!
I just want to say that if you are thinking of buying this book..then do it now!
I absolutely loved it and read it really quickly, its a very honest and open account of his early days, the Take That phenomenon, his family life and of course Take That - Back for Good in 2006.
Buy it...buy it now!
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Loved it
It was a great read from Gary Barlow and had some fabulous photos. It was insightful and it was lovely to read about Gary growing up and how he coped when the band split up and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Victoria Williams
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Great for Gary fans
I bought this for a friend for her birthday who is a massive Gary Barlow fan and she appeared to like it!
Published 3 months ago by Leicestershire Dex
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My Take Gary Barlow
Very interesting seeing how his life went from a boy through to the roller coaster of fame, he really has had a rough time and deserves all the fame he has now.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. P. D. Fordyce-gale
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Very good
The book is exactly as described, very good, great auto biography. Full of facts and lots of humor. Strongly recommend to any Gary Barlow's fan!
Published 5 months ago by Ilana Kaiser
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One of the best books I have read.
If you love Take That as much as I do then you will love this! The book includes all about Gary's life, and it's really interesting to read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sophia Bray
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warts and all - told from the heart
it must have took a lot for gary to write this no nonsense book of his life to date. warts and all. with age he has mellowed and realised that talented he may be, hes worth so much... Read more
Published 16 months ago by libby_black
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Great Book
Really enjoyed this book - gave a good insight to the life of Gary. Take That and the recording world. Easy reading
Published 20 months ago by CathyO
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An Excellent Read!
I have always been a big Take That fan and especially Gary, who always was my favourite! Now he is a certain X factor judge right now, i just had to order this book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Angie
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gary barlow
the package arrived in good time and in good condition, i was very pleased with the cost of my purchase, it was a real bargain, not finished reading the book yet, but so far it's a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by poppy
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An Easy Read
If you are interested in Take That, then this book is an honest account of the complete story, not a hard intellectual read but something easy and entertaining.
Published 20 months ago by G. Basnett
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