- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Contender Books, London; illustrated edition edition (Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843570998
- ISBN-13: 978-1843570998
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 336,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The son of a dustman, Shane Richie has come a long way from the rough streets of London's Harlesden. As Eastenders' loveable rogue Alfie Moon he is now the 'darling' of every soap fan in Britain, but it has been an incredible roller-coaster ride as he twice fought his to to the top. Shane grabbed the trappings of fame with both hands, sleeping with a string of women and indulgining in the champagne lifestyle to excess.
The hugely popular televison entertainer started life as a Pontins Bludcoat before making his name as the star of the musical Grease. A successful TV career saw him quickly become the face of Saturday night entertainment with shows such as Lucky Numbers, Win, Lose or Draw!, Love Me do and the Shane Richie Experience.
He writes frankly about the years of womanising, the agonising break-up of his marriage to singer Coleen Nolan and his days of heavy drinking. He reveals how he coped when his career dramatically nose-dived, his despair over money troubles and how he came close to a breakdown when he realised he had lost almost everything important to him.
In this fascinating read, Shane lifts the lid on his 25 amazing years in showbusiness, emerging as a gifted actor and a unique star.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wow! I've just finished reading Shane Richie's autobiography and I had to post a review. The book was a complete joy to read from beginning to end. Shane comes across as the lovable, cheeky fella that we all love from Eastenders, but there's so much more to him than that. The book is funny and moving, and the parts where he's describing his naughty school days and their continuation into his first 'blagged' job in the holiday camps, are hilarious. He has done so much more than just play Alfie Moon and appear on Daz ads - I'd forgotten all about him being in Grease and Boogie Nights (I didn't know he co-wrote Boogie Nights) and the piccies that go along with the book are really great at recapturing all his best moments, including his upcoming movie. He has his low patches too, but he comes through the bad times with a new appreciation for what he has achieved and what he can look forward to if he works hard and makes the most of the opportunities that are within his reach now. A rarity in that this is an ideal book for men and women - the lads will like his funny tales of dodgy deals and the ladies will just love his charm and honesty. He really is the brightest star on TV at the moment - keep up the good work, Shane!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one hell of a read!
Shane obviously took the decision to be honest and open - so many books of a similar nature are frankly a waste of time - full of spin and gloss - this is a rare exception.
It has real laugh out loud moments and frankly towards the end when he talks about how getting the Eastenders role changed his life I had a tear in my eye.
This really was a great read which I would recommend to anyone out there!
Shane obviously took the decision to be honest and open - so many books of a similar nature are frankly a waste of time - full of spin and gloss - this is a rare exception.
It has real laugh out loud moments and frankly towards the end when he talks about how getting the Eastenders role changed his life I had a tear in my eye.
This really was a great read which I would recommend to anyone out there!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was absolutly brillant.Every page was full of interesting stories, humourous incounters but also sadness that was put down in a light hearted way even when times were low he still manages to sugar coated it with jokes. I found it very hard to put this book down. Even if you are not a Shane Richie fan I think you will still get alot out of this book. I would rcomend it to anyone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good Read
If you like Shane Richie you will like this book. I have read it and so as my mum.
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by Ms. E. E. Jones
Rags to Richie
What a fabulous book detailing Shane's life, the ups and the downs and how he has now become one of the the best faces around. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by Janine Smith
From Rags to Riches
What a fantastic read. Once picked up you will not want to put this book down until you get to the end. Amazing story. Very funny and entertaining book.
Published on 11 Feb 2007 by Mrs. Ann Taylor
Fantastic Insight
What a fantastic read, it's about the highs and the lows of becoming a stand-up comic to live theatre to when he started as Alfie Moon in Eastenders. Read more
Published on 26 July 2006 by Ladymoonlight
One of the best books i have ever read!
This book is an autobiograpy about Shane Richie. He talks all he's highs, when he was proforming in Grease and making lots of money and the also Lows, lost he's wife and kids and... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2005 by Glen Brit Pop
FUNNY, HONEST AND VERY INTERESTING
This book was great - Shane Richie was very honest about his life, his marriage, his work. Everything.
It was lovely to read a biography that wasn't "oh aren't I wonderful". Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2005 by fairytoes
Only worth it if your a Richie fan
Interesting story, but I found the style of writing to be a little childish. A great read if your interested in how Shane got to be such a big star: rise, fall, rise fall, rise... Read more
Published on 2 July 2004 by Mr. Richard Artes
RICHIE REVIEW
I remembered Shane Richie from various TV gameshows and loved his cheeky cockney banter.I remember him mostly for marrying a Nolen sister..Coleen. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2004 by R
A Great Read!
Shane's book is a truthful and honest account of his life in and out of the public eye. From his tough upbringing to the highs and lows of his life in showbusiness. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2004 by J Pearce
OH MY GOD....what a book!
Well, I had wanted this book for ages and ages, when I finally got it I was so excited to read it and actually finished it in 2 days!.I couldnt put it down. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2004
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