Despite being in the limelight for over 20 years and selling nearly 200 million records, Freddie Mercury was a very private person - avoiding interviews as he was painfully shy and uncomfortable in the company of anyone who might intrude upon his famous 'royal family' of close friends. This book takes us on the journey of Queen - three academics and a frustrated art student, tired of having no money, taking on the music industry on their own terms. Spurred on by an almost uncontrollable, ambitious and forthright Mercury, Queen succeeded, becoming the biggest band of the generations to come.The story, told in his own words shows how on many occasions, the band almost split, but was always kept together by their shared love of breaching musical boundaries. Freddie's own personal story is one of pursuing a dream, dealing with wealth and fame, looking back and having no regrets, coming to reflect on his thoughts on getting old, his legacy and death. Though Freddie talked rarely to others about himself, the interviews published - and some unpublished up until now, compiled in this book, together with an intriguing insight into the man who outwardly exuded confidence and arrogance but behind that public perception spent periods alone and searching for happiness. This title includes a foreword by Freddie's Mother Jer Bulsara.
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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The most entertaining book (The one you must own!),
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This review is from: Freddie Mercury: His Life in His Own Words (Paperback)
To begin, there is really a lot of books about such a huge figure as incompareable Freddie Mercury but this one is different.
Let's see... You will find inside neither Freddie's biography nor some serious analysis stuff of any kind. However, you won't need this as long as the quotes (provocative and ridiculous at the same time) keep you laughing. Well, I heard the people saying that this book is just a bunch of "phrases said nobody knows where and when". Let's just drop the critics, ok? This is a perfect entertaining book, which you will definitely want to read all over again. The photos can hardly be called rare, although, they're just a pleasant addition. The original UK Hardcover edition (which I am also happy to own) had in my opinion more attractive white cover but is long out of print (and the price is far too high even if you find one) so, I beleive buying this paperback edition would be a very good spending of your 22 bucks.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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As close as you can get....,
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This review is from: Freddie Mercury: His Life in His Own Words (Paperback)
I have the original hardcover from 2006. Have re-read it more than once. For those of us infatuated with Freddie, this is a must have.
The only thing that could shed new light on him at this point would be a book by Mary Austin. As much as I would like to hear her tell the story of their life together, I also respect her wish to keep the memories to herself, if that is her choice. From my perspective, theirs is the ultimate rock & roll love story. He kept her close and took care of her above all others, in spite of his lifestyle.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A "Freddy" fan must!!!,
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This book is beautifully written........... it gives a small insight to the great musician and showman Freddy Mercury.
It had me smiling, laughing out loud, and I even had tears running down my face. I could imagine him saying the things that were recorded - and all with his wonderful ascerbic wit and humour. Freddy Mercury was a brilliant theatrical man...... but this book goes deeper in to what he was picturing. A small "peep" into a great performer - taken too soon.... which has left a deep void and many unanswered questions. Imagine him now!?!?!?! I have no doubt that he would still be performng and thoroughly entertaining his audience. RIP Freddy Mercury xxx
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