Loosely Based on a Made-Up Story
A Non-Memoir
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James Blunt
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James Blunt
About this listen
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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- Linda Walsh
- 10-11-23
Makes his detractors look like dickheads
I loved this hilarious and honest book! as well as being very funny, James Blunt comes across as decent and self-aware. In stark contrast to the snide comments and immature posturing of Gallagher, Alburn and Weller. I know who I’d rather go for a pint with.
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- Nathan Carr
- 30-11-23
The story telling was fantastic
It was like listening to him tell stories like we were sat in a pub, didn’t hold back and it was a fantastic listen.
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- Hollie Winchester
- 05-11-23
Funny, engaging and interesting, couldn’t stop listening!
This was such an enjoyable read. It had me laughing in the first few minutes and I was hooked until the end. I like the dry, sarcastic humour that James indulges in and this is conveyed well in his tone. I was happy to discover that it is indeed a memoir, but he's made it more exciting and silly with his embellishments!
With him adding and changing bits it also gets you thinking about what is and isn't true with some of the stories which I thought was fun! I'm a big fan of James's music and look forward to seeing him live next year, I knew a bit about his life but not much! I was surprised he lives in Ibiza and loves clubbing! The onlv bit I didn't like was the end chapter of mean things the press have said about him, it made me uncomfortable but l'm not sure it bothers him in the slightest, so I should find it funny too, but I just find it needlessly cruel and unkind. Overall a very interesting and enjoyable book, I'd highly recommend.
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- Mr Andrew O'Neill
- 05-01-24
Laugh Out Loud!!
I really knew very little about James before listening to this book and wouldn’t necessarily have been a fan. The anecdotes are hilarious and it’s clear he takes all the showbiz nonsense with a large pinch of salt.
I really recommend this book and found myself walking on the beach in Donegal laughing out loud to it. Did get a few odd looks from other walkers but if you can cope with people giving you a wide berth when you’re listening, then give this book a go.
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- Brian
- 06-11-23
Very enjoyable. Listened to it in one session - more or less
All the better for being read by James Blunt himself. Some funny stories nicely told and as James says in the title, probably made up.
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- richard mckeown
- 04-01-24
Very interesting & entertaining !
The stories at the start seem a little absurd, but persevere and it’s well worth your time. A very eventful and interesting life story, whether you like him or not !
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- Kirsten Funesderas
- 02-11-23
Nothing like listening his story from him!
Absolutely loved the book! Performance, of course is great! A bit shocked by the details, but it couldn't be otherwise!
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- Helen
- 04-01-24
Funny and charming
This was a very funny, uplifting and charming book and everything I hoped it would be.
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- Steve Withers
- 17-01-24
Brilliantly Blunty
Thought I’d try this on a whim and so pleased I did.
A very interesting listen about someone who has been slated for being plummily posh and uninteresting.
Whether you believe everything or take it with a pinch of salt it’s an easy listen and laugh out load funny.
Give it a try, he might change your mind.
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- Marie
- 18-01-24
Surprisingly refreshing - well worth a listen !
Really enjoyed this, didn’t expect to at all !! But would recommend to anyone and everyone
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