Boy GeorgeTake It Like a Man: The Autobiography of Boy George

I loved reading about Boy George. It puts everything into perspective

I misplaced my hardcover edition of this book and wanted to replace it; just after watching a Culture Club documentary.This autobiography is well written and has plenty of archival photos included within its pages. Just when you thought you knew everything about one of your favorite 80’s bands… Nope! Not until this book 📖 💗

Am about the same age as Boy, and was not a big fan of his in the 80's--thought the plaits and makeup were all a bit contrived. Boy, oh Boy was I wrong. Somehow I stumbled into this book and once I started, could not put it down. His difficult working class Irish roots, crazy and sometimes violent family, and fascinating entry as a teen into London's street and club culture. Meteoric rise to fame with the Culture Club and humbling crash coinciding with the ravages of heroin addiction. That part was so sad and difficult to read but gives this reader new insights into how and why celebrities become addicted and how easy and arbitrary death by overdose can be. The Boy is a complex guy -- he is wickedly funny, sensitive, eloquent, brilliant, but also violent, selfish and of course self destructive. The book leaves off when he is in his 30's. We know he has had serious problems with drugs since then. He seems to be in a good place now, and I hope the better angels of his nature are able to win for good.

Arrived quickly and packed well. Huge Boy George fan and this is a great book. Definitely recommended

Where do I even start with this one? I've admired Boy George for years, not only for his songwriting and singing, but also for his articulate, funny and profound views on life. The story is wonderfully detailed, and peppered with George's penchant for humorous plays on words and piercing one-liners. It's a very introspective and honest account of his life up to his early 30s. To be honest, it's a little hard to believe someone actually lived everything that happened in this book, so I'm sure it's much easier for us to read than it was for him to live it. Even so, he tells the story to make it feel like you are there with him, and also somehow remains someone you feel that you, too, can relate to, even in his most outrageous outfits, fantastic successes and even personal lows.Sure, Boy George has had many very public destructive events in his life, especially ones that have happened since the publication of this book, but it's nice to see that he seems to be in a much happier period in his life now, drug-free, healthy and happy. I always will admire him for his honesty, being true to himself and who he is.

Got this book today and i can't wait to read it for my overnight shift, i'm surprised pictures are included, excellent! 👌

A GOOD READ. I bought this book for my 30 year old son, he really enjoyed it.

I found this biography fascinating. It has a detailed and conversational style that frequently goes on a bit long, but I loved it. I read this to learn George’s story, and that’s what the book delivered. I just wish I could have kept better track of all of George’s friends! (Not to mention all the different names for drugs - I still have no idea which is exactly which.)With anecdotes ranging from heart-wrenching to hilarious, George recounts the raw details of his life - the turning points and moments of influence. Nothing is sugarcoated or glorified - his stories are told in honest and unembellished detail. (And are often intended for mature audiences.) It is really quite a journey.A truly fascinating account; I really enjoyed hearing George’s unique story and perspectives and thank him and Mr. Bright for sharing them with us.