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A review by faithtrustozdust
Me by Elton John
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
4.75
A week ago I did not know anything about Elton John beyond the cursory he's gay and he wrote Your Song. I picked up this book after watching Rocketman and instantly falling in love with it and wanted to get his memoir to know more. I have come out of this book a true fan and excited to dive into his music. The book has such a warm conversational tone (helped by the amazing Taron Egerton who reads the audiobook!) that makes the funny parts laugh out loud hilarious, and the more serious parts hit me like a ton of bricks.
In particular I was touched with the way he discussed meeting and falling in love with his husband and them having their sons. Yes the stories about rock and roll legends are hilarious. Yes his story about getting sober was deeply moving. But hearing a queer person, an older queer person, have a fulfilling and happy marriage and two amazing sons, was so touching to me. Stories like that are far too rare.
Even if you don't think you like Elton John, I insist you pick this up. There really is something in here for everyone, and you may come away like I did as a new fan.
In particular I was touched with the way he discussed meeting and falling in love with his husband and them having their sons. Yes the stories about rock and roll legends are hilarious. Yes his story about getting sober was deeply moving. But hearing a queer person, an older queer person, have a fulfilling and happy marriage and two amazing sons, was so touching to me. Stories like that are far too rare.
Even if you don't think you like Elton John, I insist you pick this up. There really is something in here for everyone, and you may come away like I did as a new fan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse