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Me

Written by: Elton John
Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
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In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his roller-coaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend. 

Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of 23, he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt, and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again. 

His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with song-writing partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael, to setting up his AIDS Foundation to conquering Broadway with Aida, The Lion King, and Billy Elliot the Musical. All the while, Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for more than a decade. 

In Me, Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble, and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you by a living legend.

©2019 HST Global Limited (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

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I was Intrigued

I've known Elton John's music for a long time but did not know the man behind the music nor had I ever really cared to know. My teenaged daughter is enamored with his music at the moment which led us to see the movie Rocketman. From there my curiosity was now peaked about this unique man. So when this book was announced I happily put it on preorder. I am not disappointed! Little did I know that Elton was a marvelous storyteller and a very open and candid man. His story has me laughing out loud and ugly crying, sometimes they happen one right after the other. I love love love Taron's voice, always have so it was a double exciting purchase for me and he does not disappoint either. He has so much emotion and inflection when reading you start to forget that he is not in fact Elton John reading. After Elton read the prologue it was a bit of an "oh man" when Taron takes over but it is so enchanting I cannot leave the book for a moment. I listen in the car while cleaning, cooking and even while laying in bed before I go to sleep. It is a wonderful book and I am very very pleased with the in-depth personal account of Elton John. I am grateful he shared it.

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Awesome!

Well done! The honesty and integrity by Elton John....first class. Thank you for allowing us into your life ❤

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Fascinating life. great narrator

Loved the honest sense that the story had. Narration was easy to listen to.

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Loved it!!!

This was an honest telling of a pretty incredible life. He doesn't dwell on what was not good (Mother) or what he really could have bragged about (his success & fortune), but instead portrays himself as a very hard working musician--not all a bed of roses. You cannot help but like him a lot.

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My Favourite Artist

My first Elton John Album was Madman across the water. I’ve remained a fan since then. This book was fantastic time travel through my mind spanning my youth to my current age of 65!!
Thank you!!

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Loved it

I'm a newer fan of Elton John and I loved Rocketman, the movie. The book was great and I really enjoyed Taron's narration.

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Elton is a living legend

I laughed, I cried and when it was over I felt like I was saying goodbye to my new friend. What a legend. Incredible book about an incredible person.

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Bow down to Elton

Fantastic book. Narrator is annoying at times when I can constantly hear him swallowing and breathing, but worth powering through. Elton has a very interesting story. You won’t be disappointed.

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FANTASTIC!!!!

Elton is not only a musical genius but a deeply talented writer. This is the best entertainment autobiography I have ever read. It is honest, funny, and as completely over the top as is Elton. Targon Egerton sounds like Elton and relays his incredible journey with all the highs and lows of becoming one of the greatest musical talents of all time. After listening once, I did not want to leave Elton's insightful, complicated, crazy world - and listened to the entire book again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT !

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Brilliant!!!

This book is Brilliant!
Elton John tells us of his amazing journey in such an uncensored and unabashed way that it is utterly refreshing. It is less like an autobiography and more like Elton is sitting by the fire telling you his life story.
Taron Egerton IS Elton John. Enough Said.
The story is told in the first person and the only people that could possibly tell this story are Elton and Taron and both are simply amazing!
I highly recommend this audiobook!

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