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'This book is brilliant!'
--Chris Evans, The One Show, 24 June 2011
--Chris Evans, The One Show, 24 June 2011
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The bestselling and inspirational autobiography by every woman's favourite, Gok Wan
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a regular viewer of Gok's various television adventures I was always struck by how confident and full of beans this guy was, often envying his seeming endless ability to talk to anyone and everyone, without forgetting his championing of feeling comfortable in ourselves no matter what our shape or size. It must be said then, that reading his autobiography was a real eye-opener for me. Not knowing anything about Gok's life off-screen, I was very surprised to learn about all the struggles he faced as a child and as a young man. Gok's story is truly inspirational, breaking through the controversial lid that so often covers issues such as childhood obesity, mixed-raced families, eating disorders, and the isolation that we all feel at some point whilst growing up. I commend Gok Wan on his brutal honesty and open-heartedness in writing this book and allowing us all to share in his experiences. It is a lesson to us all that the life of a celebrity is not as perfect as it appears on the glossy exterior, and that even when you feel you can sink no lower there is always hope that things will get better.
An added bonus to Gok's wonderful account of his life is the personal recipes and letters that he scatters throughout the pages, which serve to let us into his heart just that little bit more. An absolute triumph of a book, Auntie Gok!
An added bonus to Gok's wonderful account of his life is the personal recipes and letters that he scatters throughout the pages, which serve to let us into his heart just that little bit more. An absolute triumph of a book, Auntie Gok!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For anyone with weight - and life - issues, this book is an inspiration. Even without those issues, I would recommend it as just simply a fascinating read. (And just look at this wonderful Amazon price!)
50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The most heart-warming story of Gok's personal journey battling with confidence, overweight and eating disorder to become the man he is today, giving confidence to so many women as they worry about their own body shape and clothes choices. He has been strengthened by his loving family and their care for him shines through. He talks openly about his difficulties `coming out' and the acceptance of his family. I couldn't put the book down and had tears in my eyes more than once. Wish he had been next to me to give him a huge hug!
Keep on doing what you do so well Gok - speaking from the heart.
Keep on doing what you do so well Gok - speaking from the heart.
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really touching
Bought this for my daughter who really looks up to Gok. It was the first book she had read in 5 years she said she cried and laughed and wants me to read it too.
Published 14 days ago by perkydill
Split Personality
This is not the type of thing I'd normally read as I feel it would be unusual for someone of close to my age to have enough life experience to be worthy of a whole book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nicola Wilson
Excellent read!
I have always liked Gok so when I saw this book, I thought why not.
Well I must say what a journey! Read more
Well I must say what a journey! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. D. S. Bassett
Fab Read
Very easy book to read & made perfect material for round the pool on holiday. It was an interesting insight to a life we only see as fabulous but shows all the struggles prior to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by HostesswiththeMostess
Honest and inspirational!
I was never sure if i loved Gok, or thought he was annoying...this book makes me love him.
At the start of some chapters are some easy Chinese recipes which is a lovely... Read more
At the start of some chapters are some easy Chinese recipes which is a lovely... Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Green
I think I love him.
It was really interesting to read about all the trials and tribulations in Gok's life which you would never imagine from seeing his confident TV persona. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lindizzy
Gok Wanderful!
I have just finished this book & found it a fantastic read. Gok tried to follow family tradition & fit in with the family business. Read more
Published 2 months ago by kizzykindle
Super read
Easy to read, interesting and honest. Been meaning to read this for a while and glad to find it cheap and on kindle.Lived up to expectations.
Published 2 months ago by mushroom 777
through thick and thin
I was very disappointed by this drab book. It tells you nothing new than you would already know. Goks story of how he was an over weight child from a loving family, who then went... Read more
Published 2 months ago by laine
Soooooo Gok!!!!!
I hadn't read an autobiography in a long time, but love watching Gok and saw this in the library so thought I'd try it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joanne
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