Customer Reviews

21 Years Gone

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I bought this for my son who is experiencing a lot of depression and had been medicating with drugs and alcohol. He really enjoyed the book and had decided to make some changes. I guess that's all you can ask for.

'21 Years Gone' is a surprisingly good read. Jack comes across as funny, intelligent and witty at various points in the book and you realise that the 'bratty' image that he is renowned for may well have been any normal teenage phase that was unfortunately put on TV for all to see. His stories of growing up around Ozfest and other tours are very funny and hard to imagine a young kid experiencing and his frank and brutally honest account of his addiction is a little wearing at times, but interesting never-the-less. I agree with other reviewers here that say this was brought out too soon. I really enjoyed the adrenaline junkie and extreme sports part of the book, but this was sadly too brief, a few more years would have been a bonus in the overall story. Although Jack has had a busier and varied life than many, 21 is still too young for an autobiography, however funny or interesting it may be. I guess the short 200 or so pages reflect this. There are two great colour plate sections with serious and funny shots in equal measure. Overall, this is an engaging book, that will keep you turning the pages, but if you want true stories of sex, drugs and rock n roll try Anthony Kiedis' book which I found to be a better read. A worthy four star read, good but not excellent.

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I personally would not recommend this to all addicts. This book wasn't very exciting and you don't get much from it other than what we have already seen on the osbournes. Sure a few family photos and a couple of intimate details. Overall wasn't a good read. Like the previous review said way too young to have wrote a bio and wish there was just simply "More". I am happy for him though his recovery, progress and attempts at the unknown and impossible. Way to go Jack!

Loved this book by Jack. He tells it like it is.
I couldn't put this book down.
If you want a good read..this is your book!!