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  • By: Jimmy Barnes
  • Narrated by: Jimmy Barnes
  • Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (120 ratings)

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Working Class Man

By: Jimmy Barnes
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Publisher's Summary

The sequel to Jimmy Barnes' unforgettable childhood memoir, the number one best seller Working Class Boy.

It’s a life too big and a story too extraordinary for just one book. Jimmy Barnes has lived many lives—from Glaswegian migrant kid to iconic front man, from solo superstar to proud father of his own musical clan. In this hugely anticipated sequel to his critically acclaimed best seller Working Class Boy, Jimmy picks up the story of his life as he leaves Adelaide in the back of an old truck with a then unknown band called Cold Chisel.

A spellbinding and searingly honest reflection on success, fame and addiction, this self-penned memoir reveals how Jimmy Barnes used the fuel of childhood trauma to ignite and propel Australia’s greatest rock ’n’ roll story. But beyond the combustible merry-go-round of fame, drugs and rehab and across the Cold Chisel, solo and soul years, this is a story about how it’s never too late to try to put things right.

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Critic Reviews

"[R]iveting storytelling." (The Sydney Morning Herald)

"Rare is the man who has lived this hard, this fast and this dangerously—only to survive and chronicle it all so superbly." (Lisa Wilkinson, author of It Wasn't Meant to Be Like)

"Working Class Man is a gripping account of a rock’n’roll life that could have ended in disaster. The fact it didn’t is proof of Jimmy’s extraordinary strength of will and physical endurance. You think you know a man and then you read this. All the mind-boggling excesses and the emotional extremes are revealed here, with brutal honesty and sparkling wit. Jimmy has found his real voice; it’s great writing, imbued with a spirit of generosity that knows no bounds—just like the man himself." (Neil Finn)

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what a roller coaster!

Highs and lows, ugly and beautiful, this is as much a memoir of a tormented soul as a survivor's lighthouse to anyone who has struggled.
I've a feeling you've just begun Jimmy.
Thank you x

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Wild Ride.

Didn't want the book to end.
Jimmy tells a great story, couldn't put it down.
Love is stronger than hate, drugs, and alcohol.

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Working Class Man - Jimmy you are inspiring you certainly are a fighter!

Loved the story very blunt and not sugar coated your amazing and Jane needs a gold medal thanks for sharing your story!

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Brilliant book

Could stop listening to this book and finished it 2 days. Cold chisel and Jimmy Barnes music is like a soundtrack of my life and their songs bring back so many memories, loved them and Jimmy Barnes from the first time I saw them at my first concert in 1980. I didn’t realise how wild his life and struggles really were… brilliant listening to his story in his own words.

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Fabulous book

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and the life Jimmy has had. Jimmy sure has had an interesting life. Glad he’s still here to retell his stories

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Bloody amazing

Just made me an even bigger fan. Good on you Barnsy thanks for your honesty and sharing your life with us. Bloody brilliant. Can't wait to see you in June xx

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Wow what a life Jimmy's had!

Wow what a life Jimmy's had! What a strong man. To not only overcome addiction, but to tell the world of your struggles too! A great book.

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A big fan

After reading his first book I couldn’t wait to get on to this one. I’m a big fan. He story of surviving through his addictions and keeping his family together. Inspirational Jimmy. Thanks for sharing your story. Xx

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Enthralling

Honest, full of amazing detail and very entertaining throughout !Thank you Jimmy and kudos to your amazing wife Jane.

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the struggles,pain and real life authenticity.

I loved the honesty and the fact that he faced his story and moved on to reclaim his happiness and life-force.Keep going Jimmy.You're doing great.

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