Great read and just the book for which this Smiths fan had been searching
586010
I loved this book... and I hate these kinds of books. It was great that it was written by someone that has fondness for the subject and gets the nuances. Lots of insights into the milestones of the band and Morrissey's solo career. Great context and detail to past interviews and quotes. I relived that warm, nostalgia all over again.
2003168
A very in depth look at The Who from their childhood to their "farewell" tour of 1982. Most of the focus of the last quarter of the book is on Pete Townshend, so Roger Daltrey fans might be a little dissapointed, but a GREAT book and a rather easy read. A must for any die hard Who fan.
3167924
I love this book, I was never really a fan of the original Doctor Who back in the 60's - 70's I got into Doctor Who when Russell T Davis revamped the show in 2007,
When Elisabeth reprised her role as Sarah jane Smith in the new Doctor Who I needed to find out more not just about her charater but also the person.

After reading Elisabeth's book I have to say I was not disappointed in anyway she holds nothing back when talking about her life on Doctor Who and beyond right up till Sarah Jane Adventures but also in the theartre business and her family life, I was also deeply sadden to here of her passong in April 2011 from cancer about a month after she completed her book which at one point was looking at never seeing the light of day.
I am glad her family changed their mind and had her book published reading this book you get a good picture of Elisabeth and the kind of human being she was very selfless care more about everyone else even when she was told she had cancer she was more worried abuot people being out of work, I would stronging recommed this book to a Who fans or not.
526807
Great read for all fans

If you were a fan of the show you will love the book

Hopefully the first of many
2898193
I've read a number of books on Joseph Smith starting with "No Man Knows My History" through "The Mormon Experience" to "Martyr, Prophet of God",and a number of others.  I've read viral anti-mormon literature to real white washes.  What I like about this book are its straight forwardness and its footnoting.  If I want a more in-depth look at a subject I know where to find it.  If I was to read one book on Joseph Smith, this would be it.  Having said that, if this is your first read, you'll be hungry for more on a fascinating subject; this is where the footnoting comes in.  I recommend this book highly.
892288
If you were a fan of Joe Jackson in the 80s then this is a must read. Always wondered about Joe's strange looks and his difficult relationship with music critics ? His inability to decide between musical genres ? This is a great look into the road that led to his - relative - fame. Already out for quite a while, glad the book was brought to my attention recently and I got to have this inside look. A great read ! A pity it stops at the first hit single, wiish it had continued for longer...
1883814
As a longtime Genesis fan, I was delighted to discover a book of this caliber had been published. The book comes out at right as the band reunited for a world tour bringing Phil Collins together with his old pals.

The book is packed with anecdotes and photos from all periods of the band, from their school days, through their Gabriel and Collins eras, down into that time that all Genesis fans would rather forget (their last album before they dissolved as a band). The book wraps up with some fresh photos and tales as they were getting into their 2007 tour, not looking young but with their hearts and souls packed with memories of great times and even better music.

"Genesis: Chapter and Verse" is not unlike similar efforts done before with The Beatles or The Rolling Stones. It just fills a big hole us Genesis fans have had for a very long time.
2185604
I could not put this book down. As a Steve Young and 49er fan I thought I knew a lot about Steve Young and have read other books that touched on his career and competition with Montana but what I didn't know was how much his anxiety disorder impacted him and his journey. It was fun reliving some of the great games and rivalries from the 80's and 90's from his perspective. His interactions with some of the great players of the era are very interesting and it was entertaining to see how his lifestyle as NFL superstar juxtaposes against what we imagine for high-paid sports superstars. I found it interesting to see how much he relied on his relationships (inside and outside of football) and faith to navigate his career. Great read for anyone who followed the NFL in the 80s and 90s or is interested in reading about individuals who have overcome significant anxiety issues to perform at a high level.
911093
I've waited years for another book like Smith's "Voices of the Game" and this is it!  We're already having fights about the rankings but who better to make these pronouncements than Curt Smith, who is indisputably the authority on the subject.  It's hard to argue whose in his Top Ten but I know some will, which is the fun of a book like this.

When steroids are tarnishing the reputations of the players, it's great to read about the purists of the game.

AND, I hear he's got a bio of Mel Allen out next year with scoop on what caused his mysterious departure from the Yankees.  I can't wait!
4356998
Glen Matlock was a big part of the musical brains behind the Pistols and since this book was originally published in 1990, he has finally gotten some of the respect he's due. This book is a lot of fun, much more plain spoken and substantial than either of Lydon's books (which I also enjoyed, but not nearly as much), the reader comes away from this affair with an understanding of the inner-workings of the band and what the people within the group were like as the tempest swirled about them on the outside. Really, the best a fan of the band can ask for as far as first-person accounts go. Updated to include an account from their decades later reunion, which itself is worth the price of admission here... how awkward does awkward get? Honestly fascinating, informative and great fun. God save Glen Matlock.
823445
This is my absolute favorite book about Liverpool Football Club.  Brian Reade's journey as a fan with this club is heart warming through the ups and down that this club has had.  I was really touched by his chapter on Hillsborough and also when he met Emyln Hughes as a child.  GREAT GREAT BOOK
1444378
I loved this book because I found it to be a wonderful look at John and Paul as young teens prior to and during the early Quarrymen years. And the story is told by someone who was there and who has no axe to grind. (Not that I won't accept criticism of the Beatles, but neither do I require it to find an account worthwhile.) And to be clear, ithis is not a hero-worshiping, sycophantic load of treacle, either.

Another reviewer objected to Len's personal and family history being too prominent, but, after all, it is entitled, "Joh, Paul, and Me," with the "Me" being Len. I didn't mind that because I find information on the history of Liverpool, particularly that of the 40s, 50s, and early 60s, to be quite relevant to the understanding of the origins of the Beatles.

What did bother me was the inferior nature of the editing--particularly the proofreading! The book comes across as a rather amateur production and there's really no excuse for that. Even if he didn't have much in the way of a budget, surely Len Garry has enough friends and family that he could have found free help with the typos/errors, if not with the overall layout and construction of the book--neither of which are of the highest quality.

Still, the inside look at the Liverpool, with some nice pictures and a Quarrymen related map or two, in which the Beatles grew up, is something a die-hard fan of the group should not miss.

The CD with Pete Shotton and Len visiting Mendips in Liverpool back when it was owned by the second guy after Mimi left (the one who bought it from her only stayed a year or so before splitting his family by running off with his secretary or some such cliche)is worth a listen. In addition to the at time humorous or touching reminiscing, I enjoyed the fact that Len has a voice (not just the accent) very similar to John's.

As much as I love this book, however, I'm sure glad I bought it before the best you could do on the price was nearly $30 for merely "good" condition or a library version (on both I especially worry that the CD might be scratched or otherwise in less than ideal playback condition) and at least nearly $74 with shipping for one I'd feel pretty confident would please me condition-wise.
2285248
Great read for any fan of the Band!  I appreciate them so much more after this book.  Amazing life that Robbie embarked on at such an early age.
2313816
This book is absolutely great. I could relate to many of these stories by fans. I had similar experiences too, with some of them, and I cried to some of these stories, I laughed with others.
Particularly well done is the section dedicated to the late Kevin Smith,that was touching, and I will always remenber Kevin, so will the fans.
Thanks for writing this book.
1972404
This book is for both Plimpton fans and football fans.  Historically, it gives a great account of the life of a football player in the 1960's.  I enjoyed reading the ancedotes of past players lives and exploits.  Also, there is an entertaining section on the die-hard fans who follow their favorite team.  It made me chuckle when I thought of how they compared to today's NFL fans who have taken that obsession to a whole new level.  Plimpton's journalistic writing style makes the book a joy to read.  Highly recommended.
1089191
Its Kevin Smith talking about all the behind the scenes of his life, great read if a fan of anything his.
4344385
Great read for real fans. The stories and information detailed in this book are fantastic. Daniel Brown has spent his time in the trenches following and chronicling the times and players of the San Francisco Giants like few others have in our time. His unprecedented  access has given him a unique perspective that any Giants fan will love to know.