maurak's review against another edition
3.5
Find it hard to give autobiographies a rating because they’re not my preferred type of book but I enjoyed this! Very conversational, very casual vibes, as if he’s just telling you the story in a pub.
steve_angelkov's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
I have very fond memories of watching The Big Yin when I was younger, listening to both my mum and dad laughing to the point of choking. His observational humour is some of the very best.
His world tour TV series are also excellent.
This book is a candid account of Connolly's life, from his childhood in Glasgow to his rise to fame as a comedian. It covers his early years as an apprentice welder in the shipyards of the River Clyde, his time as a folk musician, and his eventual transition to comedy. The book also delves into Connolly's personal life, including his struggles with addiction and his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.
The book has also been praised for its accessibility, with many readers noting that it is easy to read and engaging throughout.
Windswept and Interesting is a must-read for fans of Billy Connolly and anyone interested in the life of one of Scotland's most beloved comedians. The book is a testament to Connolly's talent as a storyteller and his ability to find humor in even the darkest of situations
His world tour TV series are also excellent.
This book is a candid account of Connolly's life, from his childhood in Glasgow to his rise to fame as a comedian. It covers his early years as an apprentice welder in the shipyards of the River Clyde, his time as a folk musician, and his eventual transition to comedy. The book also delves into Connolly's personal life, including his struggles with addiction and his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease.
The book has also been praised for its accessibility, with many readers noting that it is easy to read and engaging throughout.
Windswept and Interesting is a must-read for fans of Billy Connolly and anyone interested in the life of one of Scotland's most beloved comedians. The book is a testament to Connolly's talent as a storyteller and his ability to find humor in even the darkest of situations
peter_fischer's review against another edition
3.0
Apparently, Billy Connolly dictated this book into an app on his phone but the app didn’t understand his Glaswegian accent, so in the end his family had to help him transcribe the whole thing! In fact reading the autobiography is just like listening to the Big Yin. Some great stories, also some sad ones that would have been difficult for him to talk about.
craftyknotwitch's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
jof68's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
ginshering's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Listen to the audiobook; to hear Billy deliver his own words made the book. Some very sad moments and times when I was laughing out loud, and I’m not a person who laughs easily. I loved his passion for Scotland and Glasgow particularly, and his self belief. This is a story of a man who could have been destroyed by his childhood circumstances but he managed to carve out an incredibly successful career in comedy and movies, and a loving family life through his enjoyment in hobbies and seeing the joy in the characters in life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia