Being Gazza

by Hunter Davies and Paul Gascoigne

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0755315421
• ISBN13: 9780755315420
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.1" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Amazing

I don't know anything about soccer players, but wanted to read about bipolar disorder. I love his conversational writing style and all his English-isms throughout the book. I was saddened at how much Paul Gascoigne had to deal with...besides bipolar disorder, as if that's not enough. Yet, it's really heart-warming to see how much he accomplished and continues to accomplish...a great deal more than many who don't have his afflictions. I don't think anyone would be disappointed reading this book.

Honest Reflection.

Being Gazza is an honest look back at his life by Gascoigne. Before this book I was just familiar with the media image of him as, basically, a clown who threw away his talent by too much partying. Now I understand the medical problems underlying his behavior. The book reveals just how much suffering he has gone through and demonstrates how celebrity helps worsen serious medical problems. Takes a lot of courage to be this frank and the book is an easy read for anyone interested in the person rather than just his football career.