Sting: Opowieści z Newcastle

by James Berryman

Jim Berryman met Sting more than two decades before he was "An Englishman in New York," when he was just Gordon Sumner—fellow reluctant Newcastle schoolboy. Both had a cynical sense of humor and a shared sense of bewilderment at the incomprehensible antics of their Catholic teachers, forming the basis for a friendship that would last even as they left the institution and took radically different paths. As Sting became enormously successful, his friend realized that the blunt, well-grounded fellow slacker he used to know still lurked under the popular public perception of the crusading superstar. Jim reveals for the first time the roots of Sting's incredible climb to international fame and fortune, a story that's intertwined with Jim's own sometimes tough struggle to make his way, related with humor and irreverence. The only person to write about Sting with the perspective of a 40-year friendship, Jim shows a side to Sting that will be a revelation to even his most ardent fans. 

Genres: Music, Biography, Nonfiction

301 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

James Berryman was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, where he still lives. 'A Sting in the Tale' was his first book, since then he has gone on to convert the many stories in this book into TV scripts (available in ebook format - 'Three Sumner Tales').

Educated at St Cuthbert's Grammar School, where he first met Sting, he has had many jobs, including being a racecourse bookie. Turning his latent writing talent to other titles has broadened the scope of his writing genre.

James has a wry sense of humour and in his current and forthcoming titles, it is particularly to the fore. His slap-stick humour is sure to be picked up on and is sure to have many creased over in laughter as they read his works.

Reviews

[Lynda Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

well written and very amusing.

[Onka · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a shame that I had to read this one for school... Although it was funny, light reading I wasn't able to enjoy it as much as I could.

[Alayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very enjoyable and easy to read. Quite a few funny bits