Is That It? [Hardcover]

Bob Geldof (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1987

Vocabulary of 1000 words.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Geldof wants us to know that although he may have been the organizational genius behind the humanitarian Live Aid concert, he's no saint. His autobiography is a self-deprecating, forthright, touching account of a rakehell's life transformed by zeal for the noblest of causes. Born in working class Dublin and raised in a punitive Catholic regimen, he early on rebelled, led a vagabond existence, flirting with sex, drugs, and suicide, and finally found his niche as lead singer for the New Wave band the Boomtown Rats. His career was given new meaning when, shocked by a TV story on the famine in Africa, he directed his charismatic energy toward relief for the Ethiopians. Manipulating his contacts in the music industry, he put together the greatest single conglomeration of talent in pop history. Geldof is living proof of rock music's highest potential. Highly recommended. Paul Feehan, Univ. of Miami Lib., Coral Gables, Fla.
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Review

"'It's terrific... sheer Geldof, direct, loud-mouthed, honest, button-holing, obscene, compassionate, compelling... Everyone over thirteen should read it' Hunter Davies, Evening Standard 'He is funny, frank and often four-lettered - but never boring' Financial Times 'Plenty of bright, rebellious, style-setting, charismatic young men have swilled and fornicated, but not many of them have had the urge to kiss the wounded' Clive James, Observer '(It) shows that by a combination of charm, loquaciousness and irrevocable moral certainty, a wayward, catholic, hand-reared boy can shift the world on its axis' Sunday Times" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: Grove Pr (March 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555841155
• ISBN-13: 978-1555841157
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,978,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best autobiography i've ever read, April 11, 2000

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This review is from: Is That It? (Mass Market Paperback)

Bob Geldof's book is a stunning odyssey into the mind of a rock star. he also happens to be a philanthropist who can teach a thing or two to the best of them. the man behind `live aid' not only collected hundreds of millions out of a telethon for africa's famine victims, but made sure they reached the right hands. his forthright language and no-holds-barred style are refreshing. if you must read an autobiography of a rock star, read this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opening look at the world from Geldof's viewpoint..., March 21, 1999

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Frank W. Burns (Kansas City, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is That It? (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is an inspiration to anyone who dares question the norm. Bob Geldof is a shining example of perseverance and determination.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a life changer., June 21, 1998

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This review is from: Is That It? (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book when I was 17 and it blew away my pre-conceived notions of the world in so many ways. I had a well-worn (paperback) copy which featured many underlined passages, which I managed to lose. END