Take It Like a Man: The Autobiography of Boy George With Spencer Bright (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Spencer Bright (Author)

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Product Description

Notorious for his gender-bending dress sense, at the forefront of the avant-garde 1980s scene, Boy George has been to hell and back since the height of Boy George mania in the early 1980s. Culture Club, George's pioneering band, went into eclipse. His hushed-up relationship with drummer Jon Moss fell apart. George found a new obsession - drugs. The tragic deaths of two close friends and two drug convictions brought shame and despair. This book tells the story of Boy George, of the highs and lows, the family struggles, bully boys and transvestites, friends, lovers and an obsessive media infatuation. George O'Dowd went through the agony of withdrawal and re-evaluated his life. Now, working and successful again, he tells his tale.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 490 pages
• Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0283992174
• ISBN-13: 978-0283992179
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #864,486 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boy George's book is the most honest autobiography I've read, April 10, 1999

By	Kate Foley [e-mail] (Tipton, Iowa) - See all my reviews

Yes, this book is 500 pages long, but Boy George has managed to get your attention and hold onto it throughout his book. It only took me 4 days to read this book because George was so open and honest about his life, mistakes and tragedies that I couldn't set it down!

George takes you step by step through his entire life, thus far, and retraces his steps from anonymous to famous. From happiness to tears. (I even shed a few tears of happiness and sadness when I was reading it.)

If you are considering reading this book, DO NOT hesitate! You will never regret reading this book. I love Boy George, my sister on the other hand isn't all that fond of him and she still was interested in reading his book, that is how great it is!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, Facinating, Honest, Witty, Clever must read ., October 16, 1999

By A Customer

Fabulous!!

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Autobiography I've Ever Read, September 17, 2009

By	Robin Diane - See all my reviews

I absolutely LOVE this book. I've read it several times and will read it again. It's a long book, but I appreciate the detail. George is so witty and amusing. He's unafraid to make fun of himself. I challenge you to read this book without laughing aloud (repeatedly). However, this book will take you through a range of emotions. Even if you are not a fan of George or Culture Club you could enjoy this book provided you have an open mind and a desire to read a very intriguing story.