Me

Elton John Official Autobiography

By: Elton John

Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, which is also the subject of the smash-hit film Rocketman. The result is Me - the joyously funny, honest and moving story of the most enduringly successful singer/songwriter of all time.

Read by actor and star of Rocketman, Taron Egerton, with an introduction and epilogue read by Elton John.

Christened Reginald Dwight, he was a shy boy with Buddy Holly glasses who grew up in the London suburb of Pinner and dreamed of becoming a pop star. By the age of 23, he was performing his first gig in America, facing an astonished audience in his bright yellow dungarees, a star-spangled T-shirt and boots with wings. Elton John had arrived and the music world would never be the same again.

His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with the queen; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury and George Michael to setting up his AIDS Foundation. All the while, Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for more than a decade.

In Me Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you, by a living legend.

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Critic reviews

"Self-deprecating, funny.... You cannot help but enjoy his company throughout, temper tantrums and all." (The Times)

"Chatty, gossipy, amusing and at times brutally candid." (Telegraph)

Simply fantastic

Nothing is hidden. It is a true reflection of his life. His mom sounds horrible. They are not trying so spread some profound message through this book. It a perfectly written biography and this is how all biographies should be!

fabulous

It feela honest from start to finish. An insight into a world most of us will never be a part of.

Delightful

Elton John is a wonderful writer - engaging, a talented eye for detail, and very, very funny. Taron Egerton is the perfect narrator. I listened to it every spare moment I had, and then listened again. Highly recommended

Absolutely loved it!

Best autobiography in ages. Brilliant performance and Elton John spills every last bean. Really fun to listen to.

Awesome, heartfelt and honest autobiography

I don’t do autobiographies but I am an Elton John fan.
The story took me back to my childhood in the 70’s and a prized copy of Elton Johns Greatest Hots vol 1 on green cassette.
I loved the film, but wanted more and boy does this deliver, I’ve only seen Elton once and that was at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, luckily I will be seeing him later this year as part of his tour.
Needless to say, I can’t wait!

Enjoy!

Amazing Story

I have so much more respect for Elton John after listening to his autobiography. What an incredible life and the way he tells his story is so honest. I wished it could have been read by Elton himself but after listening to the book I understand why it may have been very tough for him to do it. Tarron’s reading was brilliant and you can hear he enjoyed telling Elton’s story.

Honest and Deep

A candid , honest look at the life of a megastar. Thank you for sharing this . An absolute beaut of a book.

Exceptional honesty and frankness. A must read!

I bought this title after watching the movie on a long haul flight. The book packs in so much more than the film!

Elton John was enjoying his first massive wave of success as I was born. Through the '80's I watched his videos on TV and heard about him on the radio and his relationships with well known public figures - but never really knew much about him.

To anyone like me, this book answers all the questions. The detail, honesty and frankness is exceptional! The reader enjoys a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows, ultimately leaving the reader with great respect for the man - and for life itself.

Well read young man.

Fantastic narration by Taron Egerton. Really puts emotion into the words. Feels like an honest story by Elton John.

Wonderful insight!!!!

Beautiful biography, absolutely incredible. Thank you for taking the time to share your story Elton ❤️