Me: Elton John Official Autobiography by Elton JohnMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Really good! Whether or not you're a fan of John, his autobiography has so much to offer. You get bitchy comments about celebrities (Rod Stewart and John apparently have a decades-long competition to see who can outshine the other), shocking tales of debauchery (he really was an enthusiastic user of cocaine...), and poignant tales of redemption. One of the saddest recollections is John's fraught relationship with his Mum and his Dad, particularly as he never able to really reach an understanding with either of them.
But best of all is John's self-awareness. He knows his temper tantrums are ridiculous, that his drug and alcohol problems didn't make him a nice person to be around, and that part of him will always be Reg Dwight.
I also listened to some of this on the Audible version. I can see why they got Taron Egerton to do the narration given his brilliant performance in RocketMan and he does do a great job. The problem is he's just too young. Hearing a 29-year-old man refer to something that happened "45 years ago" is a bit weird to be honest.
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