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Eric Clapton: The Autobiography

By: Eric Clapton
Narrated by: Bill Nighy
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Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star. Like Dylan and McCartney he is an icon and a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records, played sell-out concerts all over the world and been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as 'God'. Now for the first time, Eric tells the story of his personal and professional journeys in this pungent, witty and painfully honest autobiography.

These are the memoirs of a survivor, someone who has reached the pinnacle of success, who has had it all, but whose demons have never left him. Eric tells his story as it is, hiding nothing, with a directness and searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time.

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Critic Reviews

Eric Clapton has produced a gem of a rock memoir, in which he lays bare the painful roots of his music. Clapton speaks honestly and touchingly not only about the external course of his life but of what music has meant to him. That makes it much the best of this season's rock memoirs. Clapton delivers himself profoundly. It's extremely moving.
Clapton relates what happened with painful honesty. In other rock stars, such plump contentment might seem hypocritical, even vulgar. But with Eric Clapton, you feel that a little comfort is the least he deserves.
This is an essential read
It's a raw and remarkable piece of self-exposure
It is a pity more autobiograophers don't have Clapton's grounding in the blues.
His story is certainly deserving of telling. What sets this book apart is Clapton's sheer stature. His tale is frank, witty and engaging. Worth a read.
This is a gripping read
Eric Clapton: The Autobiography is nail-biting, white-knuckle stuff
An inspiring story of struggle, setback and redemption, The early chapters bring vividly alive the mood and music of the times, and the young Clapton cuts a deceptively sympathetic figure: an idealist, dedicated to maintaining the 'purity' of his music; modest about his talents, candid about his professional jealousies, his shyness, his sexual insecurities.
Clapton's book is a candid, almost confessional look back on a starry life. This is a compelling, down-to-earth document of the man behind the guitar-hero mask.
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It’s a good listen. There are sizeable chunks of time missing and I have heard other audio versions of the book which had more details than this one so this edition abridged. [Edit: I see it says that in the description now]

A fascinating story which is more focused on his personal life and problems. Music talk is mainly about the touring regime though he speaks very highly of many great musicians.

A great tale about self-esteem and a search for peace with oneself.

Great but truncated

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I enjoyed the book, the narrator is good. But I wish it was at least twice as long. Would have been good to get more details on the things spoken about

Good but wish it was longer

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I didn't know anything about Eric Clapton before listening to his audible biography but I am over the moon I did! It is only 5 and a half hours long but the things he has achieved and his humble beginnings make for a great listen!

Quick listen... But what a listen!!

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Great honest account of his life. Inspiring that he overcame his challenges. Must listen too.

Great

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This is a really honest look at Clapton’s ups and downs and ultimate lifelong battle with alcoholism.
Loved hearing the background behind many of his hit songs and learning of the tragedies and successes throughout his life.
My one criticism is that it was over waaay to soon. A very short biography of a life that deserved more detail and insight.

Tears in heaven

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