- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (4 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747588066
- ISBN-13: 978-0747588061
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 108,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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absolute must for all hardcore Take That devotees'
absolute must for all hardcore Take That devotees'
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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
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
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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 4 months ago by libby_black
Great Book
Really enjoyed this book - gave a good insight to the life of Gary. Take That and the recording world. Easy reading
Published 7 months ago by CathyO
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 7 months ago by Angie
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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 7 months ago by poppy
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 8 months ago by G. Basnett
Honest, funny and sad
I couldn't put this down. One of the best autobiographies I have read (and I have read over 30).
Gary is extremely honest and upfront about his life and Take That. Read more
Gary is extremely honest and upfront about his life and Take That. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. Holmes
The honest story of a great man
A fantastic book that describes Gary Barlows ups and downs. His meetings with people and how he changed his life after being very down.. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Louise Petersen
Brilliant Book - A must have for Take That fans!
I bought this book after I saw Take That live! I bought it and read it within a few days, because I couldn't put it down! It was a real page turner. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LeahB123
Loved it!
If your a huge Take That fan like myself then you will love this book. It gives you a great insight into Take That life in the early years as well as giving a detailed history of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MELH31
didnt want it to end!!
I was never a take that fan back in 90s i was to old ! i had alot of friends that were younger than me and really ino take that , I was and still am a Madonna fan . Read more
Published 10 months ago by Miss Warwick
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