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21 Years Gone
Review date: 2008-01-26 Rating: 8 out of 10

'21 Years Gone' is a surprisingly good read. Jack comes across as funny, intelligent and witty at various points in the book and you realise that the 'bratty' image that he is renowned for may well have been any normal teenage phase that was unfortunately put on TV for all to see. His stories of growing up around Ozfest and other tours are very funny and hard to imagine a young kid experiencing and his frank and brutally honest account of his addiction is a little wearing at times, but interesting never-the-less. I agree with other reviewers here that say this was brought out too soon. I really enjoyed the adrenaline junkie and extreme sports part of the book, but this was sadly too brief, a few more years would have been a bonus in the overall story. Although Jack has had a busier and varied life than many, 21 is still too young for an autobiography, however funny or interesting it may be. I guess the short 200 or so pages reflect this. There are two great colour plate sections with serious and funny shots in equal measure. Overall, this is an engaging book, that will keep you turning the pages, but if you want true stories of sex, drugs and rock n roll try Anthony Kiedis' book which I found to be a better read. A worthy four star read, good but not excellent.

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Addictive!
Review date: 2007-08-07 Rating: 10 out of 10

Wow, what a great read! I absolutely adored this open and frank autobiography. I never knew Jack Osbourne had been through so much in just 21 years. The book gives a great insights into jacks upbringing, his personal life and his relationships with his parents and siblings. He really opens up in this book and I was unable to put it down. He admits his problems and addictions and realises where he went wrong in life, thankfully being only 21 he was able to turn all this around and rectify his actions. Jack has a lot to say and I was only too happy to keep reading!

Swapped Drug high for adrenalin high
Review date: 2007-03-13 Rating: 4 out of 10

I did not bond with this book. I can appreciate and understand the horrendous nature of being hooked by drugs. But sorry, I found this to stick in my throat a little. Normal people's stories about how they suffered and rebuilt their lives without daddies or mummies financial safety net would be of more value. Swapping one high for another? Stay clean and be self sufficient by hard work first. Get a job! Monkey-Boy!

Inspiring if you are ready to read about some one elses success
Review date: 2006-12-12 Rating: 8 out of 10

I purchased this book for a family member hoping they would be inspired, but sadly they were not. This had nothing to do with Jacks life rather they were not ready to listen. Well done Jack for getting where you are today and leaving your inner demons, no amount of money will stop addiction or give an easy cure, it comes from within. I have walked a long road with my own son and know the potholes you have jumped over and the ones you have slipped into. A must read for any who want to be inspired by a young mans journey from hell and back. I have also written about my son's addiction to heroin, and hopefully like you will inspire others, but from a different background, that said I know addiction knows no colour or creed and no social etiquette it's a demon lurking in the background ready to attach to all of us.

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Authors:
Jack Osbourne

Recording label: Macmillan
Manufacturer: Macmillan
EAN: 9780230014329
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey decimal number: 790
ISBN: 0230014321
Number of items: 1
Number of pages: 224
Publication date: 2006-10-06
Release date: 2006-10-02
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Published)

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