In the 13 years since the conclusion of the first part of his memoirs, Take It Like A Man, Boy George has reinvented himself. As that story closed, George was coming to terms with the fall-out from his drug addiction, the failure of his relationship with Jon Moss and the collapse of Culture Club. For lesser men this would have been the end but for George it became the start of a period of startling personal and creative reinvention. Told with George's trademark biting wit, brutal honesty and sparkling insight, this new book will bring his remarkable story up to date and follow his quest for personal happiness and creative success. Take It Like A Man saw George's struggle against drugs come to dominate his rapid rise to fame; this book will be an even more fascinating insight into what makes this superstar tick, tracing the momentous twists and turns of his personal and artistic life over the last decade-and-a-half to include his role as a world-class DJ spearheading the dance music revolution in clubs all over the world, his cutting-edge record label, and his role as the driving force behind and star of the theatrical sensation, Taboo, which recently opened on Broadway. This book will not just be a riveting companion volume to the bestselling Take It Like a Man, but a truly fascinating book in its own right.
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""Well-endowed with a shafting wit, Straight communicates and expresses the energy of an intelligent anarchist holding an anti-bullshit device. "" (The Guardian )
""George is a first-class gossip with a stirringly viperish tongue. Straight never fails to entertain or provide food for thought."" (The Daily Telegraph )
""The best book I've read in a long while. I read it twice in one sitting - it made me howl with laughter and burst into tears."" (Paul O'Grady )
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""George is a first-class gossip with a stirringly viperish tongue. Straight never fails to entertain or provide food for thought."" (The Daily Telegraph )
""The best book I've read in a long while. I read it twice in one sitting - it made me howl with laughter and burst into tears."" (Paul O'Grady )
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"Such a fun read."
" (Sydney Star Observer ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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The bestselling autobiography of one of the UK's most flamboyant and charismatic stars. Guaranteed to shock, amuse and tantalise. (20030402)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By J. Pickering
Format:Hardcover
I found this book a pleasure to read, it is a mature and well written autobiography. Although I'm not a huge fan of Boy George OR Culture Club I found both Take It Like A Man and Straight extremely fascinating and engrossing. I think with his second book he has proved himself to be a talented writer with strong views on spirituality and life, although sometimes it is a bit repetitive, mentioning Madonna one too many times, I think he's right when he says "Thou doth protest too much."
It's a good book, worth a read if you've got nothing else to do.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Simon Trewin
Format:Hardcover
This is everthing one could ever hope for - brilliantly written with experienced rock journo Paul Gorman - and is a further chapter in the life of one of the world's most inspirational and colourful creative personalities. As wicked as ever but always with a sparkle in his eye - STRAIGHT is a worthy successor to TAKE IT LIKE A MAN. You won't be disappointed - this is a terrific rollercoaster of a book.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Andy
Format:Hardcover
Thank god Straight is not part 2 of the first book Take it like a man. Straight is something completely different. With this book George has proved that he can write an put his complex views and believes about life, sexuality and music in words. Straight is not just a descriptive story about encounters with other celebrities, fights within the band and taking tons of drugs like it was in the first book. George has really developed a complex and intelligent writing style which obviously makes Straight not as plain and simple to read like "news" in the Sun. Georges sharp tongue an wit however makes Straight fun to read and I couldn't put it down. The first book was good, this one is better! The CD that comes with the book has 5 very personal songs on it which George wrote about relationships he had. You will love the song Panic!
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Great read
If you like Boy George or not this is a great read and a great follow on to his first book 'Take it like a man'
Published 6 days ago by Darren
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Excellent
This book was everything I expected and it brought back some great memories.
A thoroughly great read.
Would definately recommend.
A thoroughly great read.
Would definately recommend.
Published 17 days ago by Tonty
1.0 out of 5 stars
straight
Boring I loved boy George in his heyday but I just can't get into this book . He just keeps going over and over the same thing and the same people that I have never heard of .
Published 2 months ago by luv books
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice
Amazing and amusing.
An insight on contemporary society, totally worth it.
No, NOT just for queers and 80s pop fans.
An insight on contemporary society, totally worth it.
No, NOT just for queers and 80s pop fans.
Published 4 months ago by Cristiana Caprioli
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as great as Take It Like A Man
There's no need to introduce Boy George. I suppose even your granny knows who he is. But in the last ten years he has disappeared out of the public eye. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Melvin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliantly funny book
A brilliant read. An insightful account of George's more recent ventures. Would recommend this to anybody!
Published on 16 July 2010 by Heather
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Well written and an enjoyable insight into the man himself. Its sometimes difficult for stars to be honest with these types of books but you can feel every back door entry George... Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by E. Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT BOOK VERY HAPPY TO RECEIVE IT
I M HAPPY WITH THIS BOOK ! EXCELLENT ! NEW AND VERY GOOD PACKAGE !!!!
Published on 15 Sep 2009
2.0 out of 5 stars
George gets his claws out!
Having read "Take It Like a Man", I started on "Straight" with great enthusiasm.
Don't get me wrong, I like Boy George, I think he's a national treasure, that particular... Read more
Don't get me wrong, I like Boy George, I think he's a national treasure, that particular... Read more
Published on 27 April 2009 by Alison Petrie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Put it Straight
How i loved to read this book. I couldn't actually stand George when i read this. Totally changed my opinion and I was so glad to read the comments about Madonna..... Read more
Published on 8 April 2008 by SWRF76
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