Robbie Williams: Facing the Ghosts

by Paul Scott

A new updated and expanded edition, this definitive unauthorized biography includes coverage of Robbie Williams's new life in L.A., the album Intensive Care , his T-Mobile deal, and recent performances, including the show-stopping LIVE8. Covering his childhood in Stoke-on-Trent; his boy band years with Take That; his battle with drink, drugs, and his sexuality; his often-troubled love life; and his current position as the undisputed King of Pop, sealed with the record-breaking GBP 80 million deal with EMI, the biggest ever in British recording history. Based on exclusive interviews with those closest to Robbie and with previously unpublished photos from the family archive, this warts and all account of his phenomenal journey to the top is a must-have for all Robbie fans.

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 17, 2003

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Reviews

[Faith Spinks · Rating 2 out of 5]

An unauthorised biography of Robbie Williams spanning his life from when he joined Take That at the age of 17 through to 2006.

Described as "the definitive unauthorised biography" and reviewed on the back cover as "contains riveting revelations" the actual reality of the book was a somewhat disappointing chewing gum type biography. It could at a push be described as an easy reading book but the numerous typos in the book and less than flowing structure meant that at times I wasn't overly clear what the author was actually trying to say or what periods in Robbie's life he was referring to.

Interesting in parts but I never really felt like I was getting a genuine glimpse at the man himself or any sort of real understanding of the dynamics of his life. Not one I would recommend.

[Melissa Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

a good insight into the troubles he experienced getting to the top. Also, that sometimes it takes practice and maturity.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a brilliant read but it might have something to do with the actual content. It talked about Robbie’s addiction a lot …. maybe too much ….. I got the picture early on. I believe he’s a much happier guy now wedded to Ayda Field….. that’s excellent news.

[Tony · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm not really a fan of Robbie Williams and I only really know two of his songs but that shouldn't mean that it would impact on my enjoyment of reading the book. It did though. It is really just like a glossy fan magazine with titillation, half truths and rumours spread throughout. The book had no real continuity and lurched from tears, drunk stories, conquests and law suits. The blurb on the cover states: "...the kind of scandal-probing stuff a fan would crave...", well I'm not a fan and I didn't crave it. To be fair to the subject though, the book is an unauthorised biography and it shows.