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Shazza · Babblers First Words Joined: 17 Apr 2008 Posts: 10

A very interesting and sometimes frankly sad history of one of the most enigmatic pop stars of the early 80s and 90s.

As well as his childhood and his rise to fame and the comedown afterwards, he talks about punk at it's peak in London in the 70s. What is also fascinating is that he talks frankly of his depression and manic episodes and the truth behind some of his relationships and sexual exploits. So no, I wouldn't say this book is an easy read!

This is a very well written book, honest and truthful. I rather think that writing this book helped Adam defeat some of his demons and the added epilogue which is an addition to the paperback version not in the hardback is a lovely touch, where he talks about the book signings and his ongoing road to recovery.

Before I read this book, I thought he was a good musician and I liked his music and only knew what had been written about him in the press. After reading this book I find that now not only do I now love his music, I admire and respect this man.

Well worth a read if you have any interest in punk, the early 80s/new romantic era and pop music in general.

Sorry if my review bored any of you!

annecater · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

Great review Shazza - thanks. Adam Ant was a pin up of mine, I have this on TBR and really must bump it up.

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