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Ich - Elton John: die Autobiografie by Elton John

3 reviews

katie0528's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Elton John reflects on his life and career, including his struggles with addiction, and being an out, gay man during the AIDS epidemic, while also being one of the most famous pop singers of the 20th century. This is a star-studded book, with anecdotes of Princess Diana, Gianni Versace, Geoge Michaels, the Beetles, the Rolling Stones, Elvis, and so many more. It is also a deeply sad story of a man searching for love and acceptance in his own life. Elton is open and honest about his mistakes and wrong doings, but also stands firm in how his decisions good and bad shaped his life. A great read for any fan of the man, the movie Rocketman, or just music fans in general.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Pandemic/Epidemic

HIV/AIDS epidemic

mariposa517's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Murder

sophieink's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Me naming my blog 'me & ink' and elton john naming his autobiography 'me' is the same thought process.

I definitely was tempted into reading this partly because of Taron Edgerton being the narrator of the audiobook but I have no regrets. Also, I would definitely recommend the audiobook.

I had previously watched and enjoyed Rocketman so I was intrigued to see more from Elton John's life in a more personal manner. As I had watched the movie I had found myself more interested in the events that followed what had occurred in the movie.

I liked how this book was full of stories from throughout his life, some emotional, some funny and some interesting. Or all three. It was definitely great to read about especially when you got to see the presence of other famous (iconic) people.

I think what also really added to it was how self-aware Elton was. It seems to be a very candid report of his life from the habits of his life to his mistakes and to him willing to admit to things that some people would probably try and hide. This openness not only made for an entertaining read but ultimately left a quality to be admired especially from the angle of growth.

That leads me on to saying as much as this is a story which is about what it is like to become a huge singer and what that lifestyle can look like, it is also a story about how you can damage yourself but most importantly, how you can get out of that to become a stronger, healthier person. This message is always important and seeing it written from someone who has been on this journey and come out stronger, just makes the message seem somehow more precious and for that, I am grateful.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Grief

Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, and Suicide