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- Elton John Official Autobiography
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, which is also the subject of the smash-hit film Rocketman. The result is Me - the joyously funny, honest and moving story of the most enduringly successful singer/songwriter of all time.
Read by actor and star of Rocketman, Taron Egerton, with an introduction and epilogue read by Elton John.
Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of 23, he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again.
His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with the queen; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury and George Michael to setting up his AIDS Foundation. All the while, Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for more than a decade.
In Me Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you, by a living legend.
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Critic reviews
"Self-deprecating, funny.... You cannot help but enjoy his company throughout, temper tantrums and all." (The Times)
"Chatty, gossipy, amusing and at times brutally candid." (Telegraph)
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- KateHenderson
- 19-10-19
Adored it!!
So brilliant. Want to re-read it straight away! Loved Egerton’s narration too!! Urge any Elton fan to listen!
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- Leeds Claire
- 28-10-19
Loved it
Not necessarily a fan of his music but always inspiring to hear the story of such a full and vibrant life.
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- LisaAlo
- 13-01-20
OMG
If there was ever a book not to miss , it’s this one ! It’s gritty , funny and sad all wrapped up in love , honesty and colour
I loved it
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-19
Amazing listen
As a addict myself listening to Eltons story really helped me, maybe even saved me.
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- Siobhan
- 23-10-19
I loved the Narration !
A refreshingly honest and often very funny biography, Taron Egerton’s narration was fantastic, I loved the many accents he adopts for the different people referred to in the book.
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- Ann-Louise Jordan
- 06-11-19
5* well done Elton John
Fab book, what an amazing life...what a wonderfully and truly inspiring human being...thank you for allowing us to share all the gritty bits !! Beautifully read, will read this over and over
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- Shelly Honey
- 10-11-19
Wow amazing
I loved everything about this book, I couldn’t stop it, I was hooked, it a was so fascinating!
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- T H Monteith
- 01-11-19
Great fun
What a great sense of humour. It’s been a pleasure to share the hours with you. The self deprecating wit, the craziness according to Elton, all is revealed and a small glimpse into what it’s like to be a superstar. Well done -
would highly recommend this book.
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- Anthony Stobart
- 11-11-19
Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters
A fabulous book, the whole 'warts and all' treatment, where Eltin doesn't skirt around the issues in his life. He acknowledges that he has been appalling at times and this is matched by a hugely generous kind side to his personality. A fabulous read. Humanity and his love of music is what shines through most. Superbly read by Taron Egerton.
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- Susan Cook
- 15-04-20
Best book I've ever listened to
Thoroughly enjoyable, did not want to turn it off. Taran was a fabulous reader and it was great to hear Elton too.
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