Life is a Rollercoaster

by Ronan Keating, Eddie Rowley

'Brilliant' OK! 'Engagingly warm' Heat 'Sensational' The Mirror'Ronan Keating demolishes his 'Mr Perfect of Pop image in a new warts-and-all book of his amazing ride to stardom.' The MirrorRonan Keating is a very real idol. In a life-story that received extensive press and ecstatic reviews as 'a classic - honest, funny and gripping', Ronan Keating tells the full story of his incredible journey. He may be only 23 but he has lived an extraordinary life so far, from playing football on a housing estate in North Dublin to headlining Madison Square Garden with Elton John. But Ronan has never forgotten it's his fans that got him there. It's an inspirational story of a boy from modest beginnings who confounded the critics and made his mark with talent, boyish good looks and, above all, an integrity that has helped him move from the teen market to a broader, adult audience. In a surprisingly honest, remarkably frank style he talks openly of his background and his beloved mother, Boyzone's extraordinary catapult to fame, his friends and band-mates and his new solo career and his wife and son. Brimming with anecdote and revelation, this is a brilliantly written book by a true star - Ronan.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Autobiography

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published September 26, 2000

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, it surprised me- I never was a big Boyzone fan however this book made the band sound like lots of fun and gave me an insight of their lifes.

Only reason it is 4 and not 5 is it is a decade old- so obviously outdated.

[Natalie Thorn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the 3rd time I’ve read this book. I used to be a major Ronan Keating fan and back in the day, would have given this 5 stars.

I would love for him to write another book to fill out the next 25 years. He speaks so beautifully about Yvonne but I can’t help thinking ‘why did you cheat then?’.

I still am a fan but I think it’s a nostalgic thing. I feel like he comes across a little disingenuous - trying to convince everyone he’s Ireland’s golden boy, a sweetheart. Even saying that Boyzone were happy he went solo and now we know they weren’t.

Very interesting read though - especially reading how Boyzone began.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This ones been on my shelf for 20 years and I'm only getting round to reading it now, so theres an awful lot more has happened in Ronans life since then. Still it wasnt a bad read and lots of laughs throughout and brought back lots of memories of the many many times I travelled all over the place to see Boyzone play live.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a talent ...

[Kimberley Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of ups and downs at one point I was in tears!!!

[Cherrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this but hope Ronan does another autobiography because I think he has a lot more to write about since this book was published.

[Ms Vicki Fraser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

Interesting read on the life of Ronan Keating. From boy band to successful solo performer. Also insight to life in Southern Ireland.

[Unsolicited Book Reports · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow. I don't care.

[Joanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly, I must declare that this is not my usual genre. I don't often rad and prefer to stay clear books on celebrities. I stumble upon this book and it has been sitting on my collection for years. I like Ronan as a person, as an artist, but I'm not crazy about him or his music. However, this biography gave a good inside to his life, as a person, and as an artist. Of course, his life might be much different now, after 16 years later from when this book was publish, but his childhood, and the experience of Boy Zone as well as the important of his family and his mum will not change. It is a good enjoyable lite read for a good wintery read.

[e.c.h.a · Rating 5 out of 5]

Di buku ini, gw mengetahui banyak hal tentang ronan keating. Banyak hal yang dungkapkan tentang dirinya, boyzone dan karir solo-nya. Membaca biografi ini membuat gw semakin kenal dan cinta dengan sosok ronan keating.

[Gemma Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great honest biography.