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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Entertainment (22 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007196687
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007196685
  • Product Dimensions: 31.6 x 26.8 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 64,606 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'An engrossing coffee-table autobiography.' Time Out 'There are no shortage of books about U2 and many of them aren't worth the paper they're written on. This is different because the cod psychology is abandoned and the boys simply tell their story -- and tell it well.' Irish Independent. 'This book is a brilliantly realised concept, dense in its factual content with many rare photos.' Mail on Sunday (Ireland) 'It's a shame every band can't make a book like this.' Record Collector 'This book is more like an experience with U2 and is an essential piece of memorabilia for any fan of the band. It's so alive it almost has a pulse and you genuinely feel that U2 have put their heart and soul into this as much as they would a new album.' The Irish Post 'Curious onlookers will find much to admire here and, to U2's credit, it's a book none of their fans will want to be without.' Classic Rock 'The photographs complement the candid prose style perfectly. For any fan of U2 this collection is an ideal gift.' Sunday Business Post


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There are no shortage of books about U2 and many of them aren't worth the paper they're written on. This is different because the cod psychology is abandoned and the boys simply tell their story - and tell it well. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great insight into what it takes to make a successful team, 28 Nov 2006
By Juliet Platt (Wiltshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book, presented as a series of reminiscent conversations between the 4 members of U2 and their manager, as they reflect on different periods of the band's history. What comes across very clearly is how they all differ from each other: they each have certain foibles and idiosyncracies that they acknowledge and respect in each other, often in a gently mocking and self-deprecating way, which makes entertaining reading. It is touching to read about how they stand by each other, and there is a clear sense that U2 are very much about life and death - they're not just a rock band.
The interesting thing is that U2 is such a model of successful team dynamics. The shared vision and quest for the perfect melody/album/gig is what compels them and keeps pulling them forward into the future. And along the way they each get to bring their own stuff to the party - Bono's chaotic creative process and intuition, Edge's technical brilliance and dogged determination, Larry's "so what" tests, Adam's steadiness and wisdom and Paul's expert management. It's all held together with great humour, authenticity, honesty, patience and love. A great lesson in hard work, determination, motivation and a healthy acknowledgement of what work life balance really is, even if sometimes it's hard to live up to. A must read for any music fan, and anyone who finds themselves working in a team environment where the whole needs to be greater than the sum of its parts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Down to Earth Ordinary Guys on a Journey, 29 Sep 2006
By druid "druid" (Dundrum Dublin) - See all my reviews
Four guys on a collision course at a crossroads could have become a car wreck, instead they gelled in to one - the global phenomena U2. There are many books about the band at various stages of their career, some good some not so good, but as they sit down with their manager Paul McGuinness they discuss the truth about their lives in the band and explain as to how 4 very different men can make such rich and passionate music for us to enjoy, if they had similar personalities I doubt very much that U2 would be still a band. Edited brilliantly it is written in a retrospective discussion style each man gives his opinion on their journey so far peronally and as friends, they answer many questions, but they also ask much more which will be answered as they continue their journey. One thing that can be certain is that whatever happens they will forever be friends IF ever the roller coaster of U2 ends...

The book actually made me think Do I actually like them? That's a big question, I was brought up in the same city, I have uncanny similarities with each band member but with one in particular, maybe it's that I'm a "Dub" or it's much deeper. I have very similar politics, I love their music, I respect them, they ARE ordinary people in their private lives, yet together they explode in to a kaleidascope of colour, they are sticks of dynamite waiting for something to light the fuse, but do I like them? I have figured it out, as I look in to a mirror, I like things about these 4 friends that I like about myself, and dislike the things about them that I dislike about myself. I haven't found what I'm looking for - I'm about to go on a journey which will affect me the rest of my life - inspired by one of their songs and with their lyrics I know I will succeed.... maybe then I will understand....

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really good read !!!! Honestly, 14 Dec 2006
By D. O'Toole "domo" (the UK) - See all my reviews
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I really like u2. Really like them. But the official books have been somewhat of a disapointment. When I found out this book was coming out to partner the u218 best of ( an album I will not buy. The 3rd volume of there best of must be out in 2010 and most of the tracks are on the first two best of's anyhow. Anyway ....)I decided not to bother investing.
Someone, however got it me as a gift and after reading it through I must say it's a great book and the most honest and genuiene feeling book I have read about them
Don't be put off by the dodgy cover ( although fair play to them for looking back to the begining )
This is worth a look
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