NEW-Me: Elton John Official Autobiography

by John Elton

Brand New Deliver In 6-18 Working Days

1000 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

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Reviews

[Cassie W · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an interesting life, and told frankly in an easy, straightforward way. I enjoyed reading this and appreciated the candour. It doesn’t feel like an autobiography that is trying to sell me a version of a person, it just a messy collection of memories and reflections. It read like a good friend telling you their life story, and what an interesting life! I love Elton John, so was keen to learn more about his life, but even if you don’t, it’s an interesting and insightful read into celebrity culture, addiction, the music industry, the aids crisis, his experience of being a gay man and the evolution of that across the decades and across various relationships, grief, being a parent later in life - lots to take away from this autobiography. Definitely recommend.

[Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

A There are many amazing songs that Elton John wrote and sang that filled by life. I never considered myself a fan but he certainly influenced the soundtrack of my youth. I'm always drawn to autobiographies and that this was an exception because it was not read by the author. Elton did read the prologue and the epilogue. The performer who read the book did a very good job with portraying to voices of the lives involved in Elton's life.

[Emma M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It’s narrated by Elton and Taron Egerton who was the actor who played Elton in rocketman.

Interesting links and relationships to his family and other musicians and other famous people he met along the way. Also I didn’t know about all his connections to Watford football club and how involved he had become, but that was interesting to find out more about too. Rock n roll lots of drugs, drink, adoption and charity work.

[Lana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was extremely entertaining and it was cool learning about Elton John's start and journey in the music industry. For as much as I like his music I really didn't know much about him before reading this. Honest and hilarious, I highly recommend the audiobook.

[Carleen Poellinger]

Very good book, talented musician, who had the ups, downs, joys, sadness and challenges even with his great talent and money. But finds love in many ways, with his spouse, children and passions. He is Elton John, what gifts he has shared.

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fascinating autobiography.