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Kiwi Bree

Interesting in parts

Reviewed in Australia on 19 February 2018

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Not the greatest book I've ever read, but interesting both as a Foo Fighters fan, and the Mum of a creative, 'unfocused', can't-sit-still kid much like Virginia describes!

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Aphrodite

Fascinating and well written,

Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2019

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Fascinating

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Sunshine

Not too interesting.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 December 2020

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Disappointed in this book!! Really not too interesting. It is put together well, and she writes well. Each chapter is about a different rock star mum's story. I just thought it would be more to do with the rock stars. It's basically about the mums. Some are more interesting than others as it gives background to their story. I suppose it depends on whether or not you're interested in those singers. For me, I found about 4 stories worth reading. The others tend to be more 80s fame so lots of younger readers won't have a clue or won't care. Quite liked the vignette where she wrote about dave grohl. I found her quite boastful but that is typical of Americans.

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Bob

The other side of fame - how your Mum sees it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2017

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You don't need to be a Foo Fighters Fan to love this book. It is a very insightful read from a Mothers perspective and how their lives have changed or are affected when their child/ren become famous. Each chapter is an interview with a mum of a famous musician and the trials and tribulations they have encountered along the way. Between each of these chapters there is a tale from Virginia Grohl herself. It is in no way narcissistic, in fact it seems rather humble and a bit of a passion project of hers. It was a great read and a real eye opener. I didn't necessarily know who all the musicians were whose Mum's were featured int he book but it was still a great read.

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Love it, it appeals to all music lovers.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 May 2017

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I love all things "Foo" so I was very happy to learn Dave's mum had wrote a book about the mothers of musicians. I pre-ordered it, so the wait was lengthy especially when my American friends got their copy earlier than this side of the world. Also, the US version has a colour cover.
Anyway, I ended up taking it away on holiday with me & began reading it & read it cover to cover in a couple of days. It's very insightful, funny & sad too.
Ended up buying on Audible too as Dave & Virginia read the book - bonus!

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Jo Fountain

Disappointed!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 February 2021

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I suppose I was hoping for more about Dave & the other Foo's despite knowing it was a collection of 'interviews' with other rock Mothers!
I didn't read half of the interviews because I didn't know who they were and it cost me quite a bit of money as I had to get it shipped from the US!!
I wouldn't recommend this unless you want to know more about all the other "well known" rock stars!!!

Gill P.

Love and identify with every word

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2022

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Abdolutely live this. For all those who dont conform and dare to step off the line and find their own path, there's a Mother's boundless love to support and nurture. This is a strength the world should value so much more. Embrace the differences. I am forever thankful we are not all sheep!

the Beggar Priest

Just shut up read it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2020

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I just became intrigued by thing I was hearing in interviews about the book, so acquired myself a copy. People are always interested in rock history but never concentrate much on band TRUE origins, mum.
Some of the back stories are horrific but give you some empathy for an artist you may have had little time for.
Some parts brought me to tears but pride seems to be the reason for the book and the reason some of these women are still alive.
Ready it in one sitting.
As with my title, shut up and read it!

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Gemmellee

An interesting read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2020

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Lovely collection of stories about the different musicians mothers and the musicians themselves. An interesting read on childhood development and the importance of music and some very poignant moments. Most of all a very sweet tribute from Dave Grohl's Mum to a son she loves and who he clearly adores back.

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Dave Peddie

Want to know how it really was back stage?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2018

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An excellent peep behind the curtains into the background of some of the biggest names in contemporary music, from the perspective of their Mums'. But this is not an, ah, isn't that sweet, multi-biog. It is rather a fascinating insight. Well worth reading.

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