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Is That It? (Hardcover)

by Bob Geldof (Author)
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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.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Grove Pr; First American Edition edition (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: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,539,894 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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5.0 out of 5 stars best autobiography i've ever read, April 11, 2000
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opening look at the world from Geldof's viewpoint..., March 21, 1999
By Frank W. Burns (Kansas City, KS) - See all my reviews
This book is an inspiration to anyone who dares question the norm. Bob Geldof is a shining example of perseverance and determination.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a life changer., June 21, 1998
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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
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