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My Life, My Way | 
 enlarge | Author: Cliff Richard
Publisher: Headline Review
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 586
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 075531588X
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.42164092
EAN: 9780755315888
ASIN: 075531588X
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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 Sir Cliff: A True Legend September 19, 2008
T. Hodgkins (UK)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
Having almost finished My Life, My Way I just had to review it.
I've read a broad array of books about Sir Cliff, some by the man himself, and others by other people. None capture the heart of the man as well as this new one. It is a fascinating insight into a man the media continues to treat really badly, as if 50 years of being at the top, having hits all the way through and giving pleasure to a lot of people is a crime.
The book is paced very well, with topics going back and forth between the present and past smoothly. We are given interesting little facts along the way and Cliff's frank opinions on modern life, all of which show him as a complete person who lives not in some sort of 'starry' out of touch bubble, but in the same world as you and me. It is heartwarming how often Sir Cliff refers to his family and friends, explaining how it is these people who keep his feet on the ground and in touch with reality.
The most moving parts of the book come when Cliff talks of his parents. That his father missed the best years of Cliff's career, having died in 1961, is clearly a regret, and his mother's long battle with dementia and the awful effect of this terrible condition are reflected in what feels like an urgency for the reader to understand what his mother was like before the condition took hold. Having lost a parent to dementia I found Sir Cliff's honesty and openness on the subject very moving.
One should not forget of course that Sir Cliff has written the book with Penny Junor, who has written a number of biographies. She has done extremely well to ask the right questions, and give Sir Cliff the freedom and possibly the security, to talk frankly.
The media of course chooses to twist certain things in the book and put words in Sir Cliff's mouth. The only way you will know what he is really like is to buy it.
It is fascinating that some choose to criticise Sir Cliff for writing about himself. It is an autobiography after all. Writing about himself was the whole idea.
Wow! A-w-e-s-o-m-e Book October 7, 2008
Arun A. Mathews (Bangalore, INDIA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Wow. Amazing book! I am still recovering from this book which cliff has written from the bottom of his heart. Thank you cliff for giving us an insight into your personality. For fans, it is a 'must' read, as we get to know so many intimate details like what he has for breakfast, his fears, his love and above all his frank approach to life and controversies which surround him. He not only clears the dust but also confirms what all his fans already know about him...that he is such a humble person, inspite of having millions of fans worldwide, especially here in India. My only regret was there were no contact details about his fan clubs nor an address we could write to, which could have been included in this super book.
Amusing and informative August 30, 2008
Petra Wichmann (wien)
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
amusing and personal anecdotes by the man himself that he has never told before on his career as well as personal life, feat. quite a number of previously unreleased photos - good read, absolutely enjoyable, well worth the money.
GREAT AUTOBIOGRAPHY September 17, 2008
pale rider (Truro, Cornwall United Kingdom)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can't imagine what the previous reviewer thinks an autobiography should be about, if not its author! This is a very honest, very readable and engaging book - a proper reflection on an incredible 50 years in show business. Cliff has not taken the easy way out and produced an assemblage of photographs with captions and called it an autobiograpy. Instead he has done his fans proud and delved deep to produce a really worthwhile, detailed and fascinating story that doesn't cut corners or duck hard questions. He deserves every bit of his success and I'm sure this book will make him new fans.
A Revelation September 23, 2008
S. E. Gent (Gloucester, England)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
A truly riveting and honest read. I've grown up hearing and sometimes reading about Cliff, but recently I have discovered for myself a genuine and talented singer. The book shares accounts of the different eras and experiences that Cliff has lived and worked through, and also his emotions and thoughts on an array of topics. I wholly recommend this book.
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