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kk_gotit_goinon's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Outing, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer and Vomit
betag1013's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
skelleybean's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
itsredandread's review against another edition
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Toxic relationship and Violence
nicolesbookreviews's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, and Toxic friendship
kelly_e's review against another edition
4.25
Author: Elton John
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 4.25
Pub Date: October 15 2019
T H R E E • W O R D S
Candid • Glitzy • Surreal
📖 S Y N O P S I S
In Me Elton John details his extraordinary life. From dreaming of being a pop star as a kid to early rejections, to touring the U.S. for the first time at twenty-three, to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar to getting clean and changing his life, John's memoir details the ups and downs of his storied life and career.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I always love a good celebrity memoir, because it's so tough for me to imagine what life would be like being famous, and Me did not disappoint. Elton John held nothing back. Writing with raw honesty, he doesn't paint himself exclusively in a positive light rather taking the reader along for all of the highs and lows, revealing his quirks along the way. As a reader, I was given an inside look into so many parts of his life that I had no idea about. I really appreciated how he connects to the reader with universal struggles, and how they contrast with some of the unbelievable experiences of his life.
Maybe this is to be expected, but for me there was just a little too much name dropping, celebrity gossip, and cussing, which ended up detracting from my enjoyment.
At the end of the day, this is a story of redemption and overcoming some of the harshest struggles, all while living life in the fast lane. If you're thinking of picking this one up, I highly recommend the audio and it pairs well with the Rocketman movie.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• Elton John followers
• fans of audiobook memoirs
• readers who like redemptive stories
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"You want more time, you need to learn to live like this, you have to slow down."
"I had no idea how to live, but I didn’t want to die."
"Sometimes, you just have to step up to the plate, even if the plate is miles outside your comfort zone."
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Cancer, Suicide, and Death of parent
amberlyswords's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Eating disorder, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt
thealicejackson's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
inkdrinkers's review against another edition
5.0
While hard to listen to, this book was a fascinating insight to Elton John's life. From his rocky start to his sudden fame, down to the dirty details of his addictions and failed relationships. I really came away from this book marveling at all the life he's lived. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a good celebrity memoir!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
This book deals heavily with Elton John's drug use, addictions (drugs, sex, and eating disorders). It also features discussion about the death of friends and the AIDs crisis in the 80s.bethsbooketlist's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Suicide attempt