Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story: A Non-Memoir
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This book is inspired by true events but is not a biography.
The truth is My Truth is not The Truth, and that’s as honest as I can be. It’s partially true, rather than painfully true, and I have possibly been economical with the truth, Your Honour.
Basically, I made this sh*t up . . .
While James Blunt’s crimes against music are well-documented, he also has some stories that are not. In Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story, James reveals his most riotous anecdotes to date for your amusement – and his parents’ horror – in this highly anticipated non-memoir.
From his questionable Norfolk roots, eccentric family, boarding school antics, misjudged military service, rise to music stardom and tour escapades, James delves into his (surprisingly) fascinating life to date. What do you do when your mother writes irate emails to the future prime minister defending your honour? What does it take to run a male escort agency? And why exactly should you refrain from crowd-surfing? Find out here, folks . . .
Were the stories in this book grossly exaggerated in an attempt to impress? Maybe. But one thing is for certain: you won’t want to miss it.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Constable (26 Oct. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1408715627 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1408715628 |
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 2.2 x 24 cm |
by thopdavity
A great, easy read. Laugh out loud in many places and interesting/amusing throughout. Short chapters so easy to put down and pick up, or just dip into, but I read it in two sessions. Anecdote after anecdote – highly recommended, even if you aren’t a fan of his music.
by Lucy
I bought this book to give as a Christmas gift. It arrived in a cardboard sleeve however the paper covering was damaged. The corners were bent/folded, making it not look new. Apart from that the rest of the book (inside pages etc) we’re fine and undamaged and I’m sure the recipient will not be bothered about the condition of the front paper covering.
by NSA
More a fan of JB’s interviews and social media than the music. I pre-ordered the Audible version and listened to it over a couple of days. It’s very funny, well written, and clips along through various anecdotes from his life. That he reads the book himself makes it more engaging. Most of the stories are self-deprecating and humorous. A few are serious; both are great to listen to.
Highly recommend, unless you are the kind of person who for some reason cannot bear James Blunt.
by Amazon Customer
Its lol funny Blunty – good job ! Strong Banter. Good to clear up the army stuff.
by Richard Domoney-Saunders
Not much to say other than this is the funniest book of the year, lots of laugh out loud moments from a guy not taking himself serious, what a legend and all round nice guy.
by Christoffer van Tulleken
…and for some reason it all has a ring of absolute truth? Cementing Blunt’s place as a genius of the written word.
by Maureen McGlasson
Excellent read
by Amazon Customer
Not only is the marvellous Mr Blunt Orphean in his musicality, it transpires he is also a worthy successor to Dostoevsky in his prose.