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No Nonsense: The Autobiography
352 pages, Paperback
Published September 22, 2016
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August 28, 2019
I've never read such a truthful autobiography as this one. Joey Barton is as his writting. There is few people who have the courage to open their heart and explain their point of view on their approach to life or of life (like Joey and his "survival" instinct).
Very well written and also structured. A lot of life lessons and, as an extra, a lot of Football mind openers.
Very well written and also structured. A lot of life lessons and, as an extra, a lot of Football mind openers.
March 19, 2026
«No Nonsense» – одна з найнезвичніших футбольних автобіографій 2010-х. Не тому, що Бартон такий цікавий футболіст – 1 матч за збірну Англії проти Іспанії в лютому 2007 року, і все. А тому, що це рідкісний випадок, коли антигерой англійського футболу спробував подивитися на себе чесно – і ця чесність виявилася вибірковою, суперечливою і дуже людською. Бартон цитував Ніцше в Twitter, бив людей на тренуваннях, підтримував Rainbow Laces, сидів у тюрмі, писав для бездомних і ніколи не боявся Златана. А потім, 8 березня 2026 року, вийшов із гольф-клубу в Хайтоні і зробив те саме, що робив усе життя. Книга вийшла десять років тому. Бартон обіцяв, що змінився. Камера попереднього увʼязнення в Ліверпулі і £339 000 боргу Ені Алуко – відповідь на те, наскільки ця обіцянка була реальною. Якщо ви шукаєте книгу, яка розставить усе по місцях і скаже вам, хороша ця людина чи погана, – не читайте «No Nonsense». А якщо хочете зрозуміти, як людина може написати 340 сторінок про власне перетворення і через десять років опинитися рівно там, звідки почала, – Калвін і Бартон написали саме про це. Вони просто цього ще не знали.
August 1, 2018
Joey Barton, the self-proclaimed genius, philosopher, the adviser set to write a self-help book for Joey Barton himself and people go nuts! This book illustrates a level of egocentric behavior and lacking understanding social relationships in a healthy way: is the Joey Barton way, or the highway.
The language is rather flat and time consuming. The stories was too shallow to actually understand his tendency for violence and anger. Sure, the cultural heritage tells us a lot, but that's not enough. Not a very interesting read; at least something happen while kicking and punching opponents on the pitch. A great footballer, but a waste on ink and paper. Another red card for Barton (said with a French accent interview-moment)!
The language is rather flat and time consuming. The stories was too shallow to actually understand his tendency for violence and anger. Sure, the cultural heritage tells us a lot, but that's not enough. Not a very interesting read; at least something happen while kicking and punching opponents on the pitch. A great footballer, but a waste on ink and paper. Another red card for Barton (said with a French accent interview-moment)!
February 9, 2018
Up there with the very best of autobiographies. Joey Barton's intellect and articulation shines through as he expresses his life and career in a no holds barred, and as the title suggests, no nonsense account.
As interesting a character as you'll ever see on a football pitch, and there's plenty of mouthwatering chapters - prison, street brutality, warring with team mates - plenty to get your teeth into. There's a lot of personal reflection and soul searching as Joey pores over good and bad times.
An absolute MUST read.
As interesting a character as you'll ever see on a football pitch, and there's plenty of mouthwatering chapters - prison, street brutality, warring with team mates - plenty to get your teeth into. There's a lot of personal reflection and soul searching as Joey pores over good and bad times.
An absolute MUST read.
February 10, 2018
The best sporting autobiography I have ever read.
April 20, 2020
We see a different and softer side to joey x a good insight into who he really is
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