Book Club

The Lost Get-Back Boogie- James Lee Burke.

The story of a drifter and guitar player, recently released from prison in the early 60's, who moves from the South to the mountains of Montana to work on a farm owned by the father of an old cell mate.

Burke is a wonderfully descriptive writer and I really like his stuff. Listening to it on an audiobook, excellently narrated and in a South Louisiana accent, brings an extra dimension to the book.

Really enjoyed it.

Me
Elton John
10/10

A brutally honest, funny, poignant, sad and beautiful story from Elton John and in the most part narrated by Taron Egerton (adds a great element) with bookends of narration from the man himself.

Honestly it’s one of the best autobiographies I’ve listened to or read. I laughed so much and I was struck by the warts and all truth and authenticity of it. The stories of his childhood were equally as fascinating as those involving stars.

I would highly recommend this to anyone. I thought I had an idea of who the man was but I really didn’t, and enjoyed finding out. I’ve always liked his music but now I am a fan of the man too.

Quoted from Sandford1981

Me
Elton John
10/10

A brutally honest, funny, poignant, sad and beautiful story from Elton John and in the most part narrated by Taron Egerton (adds a great element) with bookends of narration from the man himself.

Honestly it’s one of the best autobiographies I’ve listened to or read. I laughed so much and I was struck by the warts and all truth and authenticity of it. The stories of his childhood were equally as fascinating as those involving stars.

I would highly recommend this to anyone. I thought I had an idea of who the man was but I really didn’t, and enjoyed finding out. I’ve always liked his music but now I am a fan of the man too.

Nice one, I might give this a go. I loved the Elton John film Rocketman for similar reasons, it didn't hide away from the darker aspects of his life.

Quoted from Manchester Mariner

Nice one, I might give this a go. I loved the Elton John film Rocketman for similar reasons, it didn't hide away from the darker aspects of his life.

I’m with you on Rocketman - A brilliant film!
The book delves far deeper than the film could for obvious reasons so I would imagine the book will be to your liking.

The documentary about him from many moons ago was quite honest and entertaining from what I remember.

It was called Tantrums and Tiaras. He has an addictive personality and at various times has had addictions to food, drugs, sex and cockles. Yes, cockles, the bogies of seafood.

Quoted from ginnywings

The documentary about him from many moons ago was quite honest and entertaining from what I remember.

It was called Tantrums and Tiaras. He has an addictive personality and at various times has had addictions to food, drugs, sex and cockles. Yes, cockles, the bogies of seafood.

Obviously I didn't believe you about the cockles addiction so googled it:

"“For breakfast I'd have a fry-up, followed by 20 pots of cockles and then a tub of ice cream, so I'd throw it all up. I never stood still. I was always rushing, always thinking about the next thing."

Every day is a school day.

Quoted from ginnywings

The documentary about him from many moons ago was quite honest and entertaining from what I remember

It was called Tantrums and Tiaras. He has an addictive personality and at various times has had addictions to food, drugs, sex and cockles. Yes, cockles, the bogies of seafood.

He talks of the documentary and the cockles in the book. I think I will have to give it a whirl (the documentary that is , not the cockles 🤢).

I’d assumed cockles was a misprint for a angle syllable word.

How Did All This Happen?
John Bishop

Autobiography of the Liverpudlian comedian and actor. Another I listened to on audible and it was narrated by the man himself. Again, I really enjoyed it from start to finish. From his humble beginnings to his sell out tours the book charts his journey with a down to earth and authentic feel to it.

I have just moved straight on and started listening to Peter Kay’s the sound of laughter.

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I’d assumed cockles was a misprint for a angle single syllable word.