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My Life, My Way | 
 enlarge | Author: Cliff Richard
Publisher: Headline Review
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 113
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 075531588X
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.42164092
EAN: 9780755315888
ASIN: 075531588X
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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 Is that all there is? November 3, 2008
Michael Johnson (Toronto, Canada)
After reading this autobiography there is no doubt that the author is a nice man. The trouble is he sounds too good to be true. Cliff's number one fan appears to be Cliff himself. I don't feel that I now know the man any better than I did before reading his book. Yes I know he loves his family, his career, his fans, tennis and his faith. He distrusts the press and is prone to justify their attacks by pointing out that irrespective of what they might say he has proven them all wrong by his continued success and box office receipts. That's a little like saying McDonalds fast food is good for the very same reasons. He appears to have lived a charmed life, and I'm glad for him. Were we all to be as lucky would be nice however sadly it makes for bland reading. But for the early death of his father Cliff appears to have had no "darkness" in his life whatsoever, no demons, no dramas in his personal relationships, no regrets of any consequence, no real anger, except possibly towards today's commercial radio, especially BBC Radio 1 ! One might conclude that he is the ultimate success story: Happy and contented, wealthy, loved by all those close to him, numerous fans and is a much respected household name around a good part of the world. I don't think that it was intentional by him but his self satisfaction comes across as a little too smug for my liking. His fans of course will lap up every page, and good for them but for the objective reader seeking any real insight into the man I fear they like me they will end up disappointed. In the words of the Peggy Lee song: "Is that all there is?" may prove to be the books lasting legacy.
 Sorry Cliff - Not impressed October 20, 2008
Mr. David Cash (Lincoln)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Much as I have always liked and admired Cliff, I'm afraid this is a poor biography. The main gripe I have is that it is not well written. Cliff's collaboration with Penny Junor has, unfortunately, not worked. br /The book jumps about in time annoyingly. One minute we are in 1964, then in 1990 etc. I think it would have been much better chronologically. Lots of the information and views in the book are very interesting but I felt that Cliff has used the book to knock some of the radio stations for not playing his songs and also to trumpet christianity. Obviously it's his book and he can use it as a platform to have a moan, but frankly, I was bored before the half way mark. I battled on through the book, but the second half was much the same. br /Nice try Cliff and Penny, but it didn't work for me this time.
 Christman October 19, 2008
R. Ingle
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
Must be Christmas . The most overated singer in the world has another book out. Cant wait for the album as well, my wheelie bin is empty
 Wow! A-w-e-s-o-m-e Book October 7, 2008
Arun A. Mathews (Bangalore, INDIA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Wow. Amazing book! I am still recovering from this book which cliff has written from the bottom of his heart. Thank you cliff for giving us an insight into your personality. For fans, it is a 'must' read, as we get to know so many intimate details like what he has for breakfast, his fears, his love and above all his frank approach to life and controversies which surround him. He not only clears the dust but also confirms what all his fans already know about him...that he is such a humble person, inspite of having millions of fans worldwide, especially here in India. My only regret was there were no contact details about his fan clubs nor an address we could write to, which could have been included in this super book.
A Revelation September 23, 2008
S. E. Gent (Gloucester, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A truly riveting and honest read. I've grown up hearing and sometimes reading about Cliff, but recently I have discovered for myself a genuine and talented singer. The book shares accounts of the different eras and experiences that Cliff has lived and worked through, and also his emotions and thoughts on an array of topics. I wholly recommend this book.
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