"Me" by Elton John is an honest and candid autobiography that delves deep into the life of the legendary musician. The book showcases Elton's journey from his childhood as Reginald Dwight to the iconic Elton John of today. Through anecdotes and personal reflections, Elton shares his triumphs, failures, and the pivotal moments that shaped him as a person and as an artist. The writing style is described as frank, bawdy, and unflinchingly entertaining, capturing the highs and lows of his life with equal honesty.
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The book includes content warnings for discussions on addiction, mental health, and instances of self-harm.
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In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.
Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of twenty-three he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again.
His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with song-writing partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael to setting up his AIDS Foundation to conquering Broadway with Aida, The Lion King, and Billy Elliot the Musical. All the while Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for over a decade.
In Me, Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble, and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you by a living legend.
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An insightful read, I found this engrossing.
As a musician and generally creative person, I'm interested in the back stories of other musicians and artists (especially those that are truly less ordinary); their lives, inspirations and, particularly, the various influences that led to their creative paths. This book has that engaging element, along with humour and the all-important openness and candor that makes a vital difference in any biographical work.
There's nothing like an open and honest writer and this is certainly open and honest. I hate books that fanny around the facts and this read certainly does not do that. Anyone with an interest in Elton John will love this easy to read, can't put down book.
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About the Author:
Elton John's career achievements to date are unsurpassed. One of the top-selling solo artist of all time, in August 2018 he was named the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 chart history. Elton's many honours include two Oscars, six Grammys, thirteen Ivor Novellos and a BRIT Award.
When not recording or touring, Elton devotes his time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $450 million in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In 2019 he was awarded the Légion d'Honneur, France's highest civilian award, and in Britain was made a Companion of Honour in recognition of his services to music and charity. He is married to David Furnish, and they have two sons.
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