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Wouldn't it be Nice: My Own Story (Paperback)

by Brian Wilson (Author)

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Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (19 Dec 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0747531455
ISBN-13: 978-0747531456
Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Brian Wilson was the creative genius behind The Beach Boys. He turned a suburban California garage into a group that took the world by storm, with the sound of his songs, the sound capturing the laid-back, sunny Southern California lifestyle. But the cheerful image belied what was really going on. This autobiography describes Wilson's 20-year nightmare of drug addiction, alcoholism, obesity and mental illness. He spent three years alone in his room. He lost his family, and he nearly lost his life. It is a frank discussion of what destroyed his life and of the controversial forces which helped to save it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, 30 Jul 2003

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this has got to be the most fantastic book iv ever read in my entire life.brian wilson is complelty honest about every detail of his life,for the abuse he suffered from his father to the conflicts with the other beachboys members.
this is an amazing story of courage and in insight into the mind of a genius touched by mental illness.

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3.0 out of 5 stars I have doubts about its validity......., 2 Sep 2006

By	M. M. Connors (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is indeed un-put-downable, and a riveting read from start to finish. It is an incredible story and i am sure the bare facts are true. Brian Wilson is an eccentric genius who battled with a lot of demons and was (probably still is) surrounded by untrustworthy people, including his closest confidant, Dr. Landy. It turns out Dr. Landy (psychiatrist / manager / svengali) was a huge influence in the writing of this book and at the time of writing, Brian Wilson was placed on heavy psychtropic drugs which meant he was pretty zoned out in the years this book was written. So it begs the question, how much of this book is a true reflection of Brian Wilson?

Since finishing this book (2 hours ago) i did some research on the net and found that shortly after the book's completion, Dr. Landy was indeed sued for his 'influence' shall we say and Brian Wilson has since publicly spoken out about his time with Dr. Landy and the 'brain-washing' he was subjected to! In fact on the official Brian Wilson website it publicly denounces Dr. Landy!

Which therefore means that the validity of this book is questionable and i do not know how much of it to believe anymore. I wish i had bought his most recent memoir instead and not invested a week reading this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a gob-smacking rock and roll story., 21 Feb 2002

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Possibly the most enthralling autobiography I've ever read, the negatives of Wilson's clearly selective memory are easily overshadowed by the sheer drama of this extraordinary story. Told warts and all, it tells two fascinating - and tragic - stories: the emergence of Wilson's genius and his subsequent descent into madness, and his ressurection by Dr Eugene Landy. It is un-put-downable - it cannot be recommended too much.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Alternative 'Life of Brian'
I've always loved the Beach Boys so thought I'd delve a bit deeper into the life of Brian. I've read several unofficial biographies which often simply condemn Brian as mad and... Read more

Published 4 months ago by PR

5.0 out of 5 stars From the horses mouth
This is an exceptional autobiography. Wilson pulls no punches here, and describes every emotion in such detail you can't help but ride on the rollercoaster with him. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Cherry Pie

3.0 out of 5 stars Bad Vibrations.
I tucked into this book with some vigour when it arrived through my letterbox. For the first 200 pages I was riveted, by both Brian's early ventures into music and the... Read more

Published 11 months ago by W.T.A

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable
What an extrodinary bloke, he takes us through the good times and the bleak times that seemed to dominate his life, not going to win any prizes for literature, but i could not put... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Paul Watts

1.0 out of 5 stars Written by ghosts
Although you may enjoy reading this book about the creative genius that is Brian Wilson, what you should realise is that Brian didn't write a word of it. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Dudley Trishell

2.0 out of 5 stars Twisted
I liked Brian Wilson more before I read this book. It was the 400 pages of part narcissistic, part self pitying dirge that turned me off him. Read more

Published on 15 May 2007 by Charles

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the book - understand the Man
My daughter gave me this book for Christmas and I read it from boxing day. I couldnt put it down it was so well written. Read more

Published on 5 Jan 2007 by R. A. Mcconnell

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mind Of A Genius...
I didn't put this book down from the day it arrived until i finished it a few days ago. It's an absorbing read to say the least. Read more

Published on 12 Mar 2006 by M. Mason

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever.
This book is such an intense read, from the way Brain Wilson talks about his love of music, to the way he lets every feeling he has and detail of his eventful life seep out of... Read more

Published on 3 May 2005 by floppy_donkey_dick

4.0 out of 5 stars A rollercoaster... but beware..
I read this book right after reading Steven Gaines' somewhat more jaundiced outsider's account. Brian tells it from the heart, it takes some suspension of belief of the intra-band... Read more

Published on 20 Mar 2002

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