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"Westlife": Our Story (Hardcover)

by Rob McGibbon (Author), Ronan Keating (Foreword) (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books (4 Nov 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1852278625
  • ISBN-13: 978-1852278625
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 473,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Westlife were the most popular boy band of 1999, appearing on any television programme with enough space to accommodate their carefully choreographed dance routines, making never-ending public appearances and seeing their first four singles sail to number one in Britain. The latest step in this domination of the pop arena is the publication of Rob McGibbon's Westlife--Our Story, which promises to tell the story of these "five talented Irish lads with the looks and charm to take on the world".

This being the World of Pop, where musical talent is often secondary to the issue of looking good and crucially "being nice", the emphasis in this excellently presented book is not on the music of Westlife but on their looks and personalities. Handily, the latter are summed up in one or two words and thus we learn that Shane is "philosophical", Kian "cheeky", Mark "a thinker" and Nicky simply "fun". Bryan, meanwhile, is deemed to be "Westlife's danger element--wild with a creative streak" of which we should all be very scared.

McGibbon proceeds to tell the band's story, interviewing the boys about "their pasts and future hopes and dreams". While this does give a rewarding opportunity to reveal some staggeringly embarrassing childhood photos, what really emerges in the end is of a group of charming, hardworking boys who are relishing their opportunities to "live the dream". As such, this book can be viewed as extremely effective and will doubtless be a big hit with Westlife's growing legion of fans. --Steve Price

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Co-managed by Ronan Keating, this is the story of the boy band of the moment. It tells how they got together, the stuggles and early challenges, their discovery and Ronan's involvement. It includes in-depth interviews with each of the boys and contains anecdotes from their first tour with Boyzone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most indepth book you will ever find about Westlife, 10 Mar 2002
The minute one opens the front cover you are presented with a cheeky, but accurate one line summary of each member,which is quite enjoyable. The book progresses giving us an excellently detailed insight into each of their lives beginning with a full factfile that develops into their life story, from childhood, until the moment they got into the band. Included is a great selection of pictures, of each member, throughout their life, which is delightful for every fan! But this book doesn't just focus on the Shane,Kian,Bryan,Nicky and Mark's lives before the band, we follow them as they get a record deal and play Wembley for the first time and more.
This book is truly the best combination of facts, pictures and text any Westlife fan could ever dream of! No other book can compare!
You'll be grinning from ear to ear for no reason apart from the fact that you love them so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the westlife bible!, 24 Jan 2000
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I haven't got this book but I read my friend's copy and it was full of lovely pictures of the guys and lots of info on all the members! I like them equally in this order; Shane(he's sexy!!) Bryan(he IS gorgeous) Nicky(he is FIT!!) Kian(he is CUTE!!) Mark(he is lurrrvely) and they all has a goooood voice!...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal!A must for all Westlife fans!!, 19 Jan 2000
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Westlife has had a great load of success since they started.This book is really amazing as it tells their life stories individually and how each of them started off in the group.It is really fascinating and the writer has managed to learn their life story and relayed it so well that it makes u feel like you actually know Westlife personally and have been with them all your life.It is a must have book for all Westlife fans.For those who aren't, read it and I have a feeling that you will become a fan too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a must read for all Westlife fans
in late 1999 I tuned into smash hits poll winners party. A new group named 'Westside' were performing their song 'swear it again' I immediately loved them. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bj Lucas

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC
if you're a westlife fan, do not b without this book its brill! and the pix r sweet 2 :o)
Published on 16 Aug 2001 by brooke_loves_westlife@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for everyone!
I bought this as a gift for my sister, but ended up reading it myself! I'm not really a big fan of the 'Life, but even I found this a great read. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars utterly stunning! definetly a 'best read! '
wow! this book was utterly terrific! it has got to be the best book for a westlife fan! it includes in depth interviews with personal questions, and a fact file of each member... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must for all Westlife fans.
Westlife - Mark, Shane, Bryan, Nicky and Kian have got together with Rob McGibbon to write a book charting their rise to fame. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2000 by malcolm@sweeney37.freeserve.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars It is absolutely brilliant
I am a bookworm and love reading so when I picked up this book I couldn't put it back down. Westlife are my favourite boyband but if they're not yours, this book is still the one... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!
Hi WESTLIFE fans!!!!!

I received this book as a Christmas present and I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!

If you have not bought it yet, GO OUT & BUY IT... Read more

Published on 26 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book of the fab Irish
Well what can I say, Westlife is a five-piece (Bryan, Nicky, Mark, Shane and Kian) boyband THAT CAN REALLY SING. They are FAB. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Band - Top Author
What a great band - and what a great book. I've read some other stuff Rob McGibbon has written - his book on The Back Street Boys is his best by far!! Read more
Published on 21 Dec 1999 by rcadian@yahoo.com

5.0 out of 5 stars WESTLIFE!!! WESTLIFE!!! WESTLIFE!!!
I love Westlife and think they are wonderful. I love the glossy pictures and all the info. I am so glad they keep getting to no.1 in the music charts in England. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 1999

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