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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I discovered Elton John in Junior High when I fell in love with Your Song. I remember being enamored while watching him on Dick Cavett in 1971. I dragged my friends - and my mother - to the Iowa State Fair to see him perform in 1973 - with Steely Dan as the opening act. I was less enamored after the Rock of the Westies - but never stopped admiring him.
This book - is honest, raw and forthright. He doesn’t gloss over his addictions or his outrageous behavior, he doesn’t blame others for his shortcomings, he honors other musicians. As an audio book - I would have enjoyed a little more music interspersed between chapters - but overall - well done. His compassion for Ryan White - his admiration for Leon Russell - his humanitarian work with Princess Diana, Lady Gaga, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. A great read about one of the modern day’s greatest musicians.
This book - is honest, raw and forthright. He doesn’t gloss over his addictions or his outrageous behavior, he doesn’t blame others for his shortcomings, he honors other musicians. As an audio book - I would have enjoyed a little more music interspersed between chapters - but overall - well done. His compassion for Ryan White - his admiration for Leon Russell - his humanitarian work with Princess Diana, Lady Gaga, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. A great read about one of the modern day’s greatest musicians.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
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Elton John is such an exceptional entertainer and this candid memoir narrated by Taron Egerton (plays Elton in Rocketman) is excellent!
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
I just lost interest. I was missing a storyline
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced