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Is That It?

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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.

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

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

Great read. Book seller sent book within a few days of purchase. Book was recieved in great condition.I'd go through them again.

A wonderfully crafted autobiography. Honest and personal, Geldof puts the first half of his life under the microscope and you grow to love him for his warts and scars.
A riveting book especially for those who recall the music of his era. You will laugh and you may cry even if it is only because the book ends years short of the present day.

This book is one of those books that will renew your faith in the ability of normal people to change the world for the better. It is also hilarious and a great read!

I don't usually read biographies books but this one is a very good one

With his unmistakable charm and Irish wit, Bob Geldof spins a story worthy of any fiction novel. The most fascinating part of the entire book is that it is true. This book is powerfully written, supremely interesting, and completely compelling. Geldof is in a class by himself, and so is his book. The best non-fiction book ever written, it should be used as a primer in schools. A must-read.

When they all turn up to record "Feed the World" the ahem Irish banter between Geldof and Boy George is on the lines of "You great queen" and "You big lummox". How thrilling it must have been to witness this - how cool that they could be witty as well as so musically talented.
Midge Ure is hardly mentioned these days.
When he meets Paula Yates for the first time, she blows him in a taxi. How much did their kids benefit from reading that?

It's severly dated by today's standards, but what an excellent read, all the same. I look at it as the music industry version of Julia Phillips "You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again". Biting with sardonic wit, lots of muck-raking (most of it spot-on), and just a wee bit 'o' honesty.

How much of it is true, we'll never know. But the essential bits (the inception of the Boomtown Rats, their immersion into the music scene, other bands, Live Aid, etc.) are required reading for anybody who gives a damn about the music industry. There's loads of comedy as well as pathos, as well as some of the greatest quotes I've ever read in an autobiography.

If you can still find a copy, it's well worth owning.