Last Autobiography I read was "Lucky Man: a Memoir" on Micahel J Fox. I'd recommend that to anyone, he's an icrediable man.
What Autobiographies have you read, and what would you recommend? I don't read enough of them.
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Last Autobiography I read was "Lucky Man: a Memoir" on Micahel J Fox. I'd recommend that to anyone, he's an icrediable man.
What Autobiographies have you read, and what would you recommend? I don't read enough of them.
Read "The Moon's a Balloon" David Niven.
Very interesting life. Very easy read. Very funny.
Last biography is read was 'Pearl', about the life of Janis Joplin. It was pretty good, though a bit boring sometimes, but it made me understand her music a lot better.
I've only read a biography, and it's "Heavier Than Heaven" by Charles R. Cross. It's about the life of Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of NIRVANA.
Miles - Miles Davis - one of the most enlightening books ever written if you're into music, recent history, understanding humanity, blah blah blah, especially if you're into jazz.
I don't really read many autobiographies, however i have read "Paolo DiCanio" (west ham footballer) of course! which i thoroughly enjoyed (i may be a bit biased). :D
I've also got "Blessed" (George Best) to read.
My girlfriend has read "The Bodyguards Story" (Trevor Rees-Jones) princess Diana's bodyguard.
She said she really enjoyed it,( it must be good because she normally reads the first two chapters, then gets bored)!! :lol:
E.A.R.L- It's an autobiography by DMX, real interesting.
I took that book to Ibiza last year, read the first chapter by the pool, went for a drink... and when I got back someone had half inched it!! My mate never saw anything cause she was asleep :(Quote:
Originally posted by hammermaff@10 May 2003 - 11:47
My girlfriend has read "The Bodyguards Story" (Trevor Rees-Jones) princess Diana's bodyguard.
She said she really enjoyed it,( it must be good because she normally reads the first two chapters, then gets bored)!! :lol:
I've added it to my list. :)
Haven't read many autobiographies, but I'm definately going to try the David Niven one. I've read quite a few biographies in the last couple of years and I'll try and provide a few recommendations. Here goes:
HIMMLER - Peter Padfield. Very interesting and in depth look into the life and "work" of the Reichsfuhrer SS. An evil man and no mistake.
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND - Giles Foden. Another enjoyable read about another evil man - this time Idi Amin. Written by his Scottish doctor. The story behind the book title is bizarre!!
CHOPPER - Mark Brandon Read. Fantastic book about Aussie "standover" man Chopper Read. Superb, funny, poignant, etc. 10/10.
MOBSTER - John Cummings + Ernest Volkman. Documenting the rise and fall of John Gotti, the Teflon Don. Very scary guy.
I have more to read at the moment and will try and post recommendations/reviews when(if) I finish them. :lol:
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Originally posted by hammermaff@10 May 2003 - 11:47
I don't really read many autobiographies, however i have read "Paolo DiCanio" (west ham footballer) of course! which i thoroughly enjoyed (i may be a bit biased). :D
I've also got "Blessed" (George Best) to read.
My girlfriend has read "The Bodyguards Story" (Trevor Rees-Jones) princess Diana's bodyguard.
She said she really enjoyed it,( it must be good because she normally reads the first two chapters, then gets bored)!! :lol:
Mr. Nice by Howard Marks. VERY interesting read. Find out about the man who probably supplied that very weed you were smoking over the last 10 or 15 years.
I found the book a bit repetitive repetitive. Seemingly endless anecdotes about smuggling drugs got on my nerves after a while, but saying that I kind of enjoyed reading it. He seems like a good bloke!Quote:
Originally posted by Skillian@10 May 2003 - 16:33
Mr. Nice by Howard Marks. VERY interesting read. Find out about the man who probably supplied that very weed you were smoking over the last 10 or 15 years.
If you liked Mr. Nice try this one:
SNOWBLIND - Robert Sabbag.
It's about the Cocaine trade in the USA. :D
Ps I doubt I've smoked much of Howards weed, he only got out of prison in 1995 after serving 7 years of his 25 year sentence. I thought you said you'd read the book!! :P
I took that book to Ibiza last year, read the first chapter by the pool, went for a drink... and when I got back someone had half inched it!! My mate never saw anything cause she was asleep :(Quote:
Originally posted by Curley+10 May 2003 - 12:32--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Curley @ 10 May 2003 - 12:32)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--hammermaff@10 May 2003 - 11:47
My girlfriend has read "The Bodyguards Story" (Trevor Rees-Jones) princess Diana's bodyguard.
She said she really enjoyed it,( it must be good because she normally reads the first two chapters, then gets bored)!! :lol:
I've added it to my list. :) [/b][/quote]
Do you think his girlfriend took it.
Perhaps UKMan could help. Case of the sleeping friend.
The games afoot
Hmmm, it's been a while since I read that (obviously). Even I wasn't smoking weed in 1988 (I was only 10!) Also it was only the UK's weed , should have said that. But some of the ageing hippies on this board probably smoked some!Quote:
Ps I doubt I've smoked much of Howards weed, he only got out of prison in 1995 after serving 7 years of his 25 year sentence. I thought you said you'd read the book!!
And by this you imply.Quote:
Originally posted by Skillian@10 May 2003 - 17:23
Hmmm, it's been a while since I read that (obviously). Even I wasn't smoking weed in 1988 (I was only 10!) Also it was only the UK's weed , should have said that. But some of the ageing hippies on this board probably smoked some!Quote:
Ps I doubt I've smoked much of Howards weed, he only got out of prison in 1995 after serving 7 years of his 25 year sentence. I thought you said you'd read the book!!
Nothing, of course. :-"
Do you think his girlfriend took it.Quote:
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Originally posted by -Curley@10 May 2003 - 12:32
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@10 May 2003 - 11:47
My girlfriend has read "The Bodyguards Story" (Trevor Rees-Jones) princess Diana's bodyguard.
She said she really enjoyed it,( it must be good because she normally reads the first two chapters, then gets bored)!! :lol:
I took that book to Ibiza last year, read the first chapter by the pool, went for a drink... and when I got back someone had half inched it!! My mate never saw anything cause she was asleep :(
I've added it to my list. :)
Perhaps UKMan could help. Case of the sleeping friend.
The games afoot [/b][/quote]
You know, the thought had crossed my mind.
I think i'll go back to Ibiza and gather the evidence.
http://community.the-underdogs.org/s...ppy/hippie.gifhttp://community.the-underdogs.org/s...ppy/smokin.gifhttp://community.the-underdogs.org/s...appy/Peace.gifQuote:
Originally posted by Skillian@10 May 2003 - 17:37
Nothing, of course. :-"
I've read Billy Connolly's books (one was a biography, one and autobiography)
He's a good man!
The Autobiography of Malcom X was a quite an interesting book. Rubin "the Hurricane" Carter's autobiography (the name of which escapes me) was also excellent. Both men led amazing lives.
I have also read the McCourt books. All were good but I enjoyed A Monk Swimming the best out of the three I read. Malachy made me laugh more than Frank, although I think Malachy strays from the truth from time-to-time.
Thanks to those who fought for Bookworld. I am rather enjoying it here. I thought of another autobiography that I enjoyed. David Egger's A Staggering Work of Heartbreaking Genius is based, for the most part, on Egger's life. He has an interesting style and his story is a memorable one.
I have to agree, the bookworld is always the first place I come to when I log on :)Quote:
Originally posted by dingoBaby@17 May 2003 - 02:11
Thanks to those who fought for Bookworld. I am rather enjoying it here.
Its proving more popular than I thought it would.
The Godmother.
About crimequeen Thea Moear [Bruinsma groep], you read about it in the paper an judge them [drugs] criminals [i think we all do sometimes] after reading this book, in a strange way, you can symphatise with her, kinda....
Very interesting book.
Its been quite a few years since I read it, but I always thought Jay Leno's Biography 'Leading With my Chin' was a enjoyable book. Sure its not as serious as other bio's listed here, but nevertheless it was a fun read.