- Hardcover: 521 pages
- Publisher: Turtle Bay Books; 1st Edition edition (Dec 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 039458421X
- ISBN-13: 978-0394584218
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 686,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Written with just the right mix of warmth and candour, and in a prose style that is the literary equivalent of his easy-going, up-front persona, this is hugely enjoyable. A super book that informs as much as it entertains."
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"It has taken two decades to get a man back on the Moon, and the man is Michael Caine. Niven's influence as a writer runs rights through it... some genuinely vintage laughs."
--"Sunday Times"
"Caine gives his public value for money, covering his whole life with David Nivenish charm."
--"Sunday Telegraph" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
--"Sunday Express
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"It has taken two decades to get a man back on the Moon, and the man is Michael Caine. Niven's influence as a writer runs rights through it... some genuinely vintage laughs."
--"Sunday Times"
"Caine gives his public value for money, covering his whole life with David Nivenish charm."
--"Sunday Telegraph" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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The autobiography of one of the nation's best-loved stars
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Written in a language that anyone can understand. Michael Caine dispels the untruths that have been written about him. He lays on the line his heart felt life story from his acting "debut" at the age of three right up to the the "discovery" of his half brother David. It will leave the reader laughing out loud and at times holding back the tears. His account spans an era that most readers will find nostalgic to say the least. How the son of a market fishmonger hob nobbed it with the greats of Hollywood and the British Royalty. If you want to know Michael Caine this is the only book to read, especially if you want to know "what his life was was all about".
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is simply amazing. Never before have I laughed so much from what I have read, or been touched by some of the things that Michael Caine has written in this amazing book. The section where he describes the death of his father is particularly touching. This however is an up-lifting book, and it has to be the funniest I've read. Comparisons with Niven are fully justified, and Caine's easy-going persona comes across well wonderfully the printed page.
In short, buy this book. If you're a fan wanting to know the score from the man himself, or if you're simply looking for a truly entertaining read, then this has to be the book for you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What's It All About is a terrific read. Caine is both witty and entertaining in the role of raconteur - one which he clearly enjoys. Much like David Niven before him he manages to combine the ordinary facts of his life and experiences with just the right amount of name dropping. Stars parade in and out of his stories but you never lose sight of the real star of the book - nor does he ever lose sight of his origins. You sense that he is still bemused by his own success and still grateful for all he has got. Only pick this book up if you have a little time to spare as I promise you, you won't want to put it down.
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A Great Read
I really enjoyed this autobiography and agree with the other favourable reviews. I usually have difficulty completing long books but not this one, a great read from start to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chris
Came by snail mail
Book fine but came after it was required for a Father's Day present. I will have to keep it for a Xmas present now. Read more
Published 10 months ago by superpamuk
ONE OF THE BEST MEMOIRS I'VE EVER READ
Ever since I saw Michael Caine in "THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING" and "THE EAGLE HAS LANDED" back in the 1970s, he has been one of my favorite actors. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MONTGOMERY
Very entertaining
This was very enjoyable. I read it ages ago and have bought it to recommend to my son and read again when he has finished! It is easy to read and very interesting. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Taralily
Value for money
There is no side to this man, he tells it how it is and he is brilliant with it.It was funny and sad but both completely in context (even the swear words!!!). Read more
Published 15 months ago by regular custome
loving this book!
Laugh out loud funny with superb annecdotes of people as diverse as prince Phillip to Charles Manson. Read more
Published 16 months ago by mat pickett
Good read, very funny.
My husband and I had already read this book and bought a second for a relation. Would highly recommend that you read this. You can't put it down until you have read it.
Published 18 months ago by Denise Edgeler
Interesting though not perfect
One of the reviewers here criticises Caine (not his real name!) for name-dropping. This seems unreasonable - what else would he write about but filmstars? Read more
Published 22 months ago by Rerevisionist
A true Icon......
This is a great book. Charting the history of this true Icon's childhood years through to his rise to fame.
I found that this book was a true "page-turner". Read more
I found that this book was a true "page-turner". Read more
Published 23 months ago by Chris Archer
What's it all about
Having read the book I recommend this audio version,having the book read by the author himself (Micheal Caine) is superb.
Published on 4 Jun 2010 by Mr. P. Ferguson
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