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What it's about
In his only official autobiography, Elton John tells his extraordinary story: from Reginald Dwight, a shy boy in suburban London, to one of the most successful singer-songwriters of all time. He writes with humor and honesty about his partnership with Bernie Taupin, fame, addiction, getting sober, his marriage and fatherhood.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's funny, frank and moving, one of the best music memoirs.
You'll love it if you liked
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
Just Kids
GreenlightsGood to know
It's candid about drugs and excess. Fans of the film Rocketman will find the fuller story here.
By the numbers
- Readers90 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller54 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #94 of the 290 memoirs and biographies we rank
- #253 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #503 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
True story
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Quick answers
Is Me worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #503 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 78.4 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Me about?
In his only official autobiography, Elton John tells his extraordinary story: from Reginald Dwight, a shy boy in suburban London, to one of the most successful singer-songwriters of all time. He writes with humor and honesty about his partnership with Bernie Taupin, fame, addiction, getting sober, his marriage and fatherhood.
How long does it take to read Me?
About 9 hours (376 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Me?
If you liked it, try The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl, Just Kids by Patti Smith or Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey.