Bono on Bono....

[KawiKa]

Is it any good? Anyone got it? I'm thinking of buying it but haven't had a chance to see any excerpts from it.

Any help greatly received.

 

[Val]

Get it!

 

[TheFlyOnTheWall]

I got it - one of the best choices when getting a U2 book... Really long interviewa, lots of new stuff you find out...

Get it!

 

[Total U2 Nut]

It's only £5.99 on www.play.com now (which has left me really peeved because I payed £18.99 for it). It's a good read, but Bono does go on a bit.

 

[JCOSTER]

On Amazon I thought it said it wont be out until Sept. 06.
Where did u get it?

 

[biff]

On Amazon I thought it said it wont be out until Sept. 06.
Where did u get it?

I think you're confusing it with u2 by u2 which is expected to be published next fall. (It was delayed from last fall.)
Bono on Bono is actually Bono in Conversation .
It was published in some countries with one title, in others with the other title, but it's the same Assayas book.

 

[zepher25]

is it like most things bono does without the band, just going on and on and on about africa it gets a tad boring

 

[cg]

this book is very, very interesting and covers a lot more than just africa. he discusses his faith in more depth than he has in any other instance. if you find bono boring, yes, this may bore you. if you find him fascinating, then definitely get this book.

 

[Sorchia]

Love this book. He does touch on Africa of course, but much more is covered. Very good book!

 

[~BrightestStar~]

He defineatly talks about more than Africa, although obviously, since it's an important aspect of his life it gets touched upon more than once. Including some stories about his first visits there.

Lots of interesting stuff in it.
However, be warned that it is basically a transcript of an interview and B is well B, so expect some wandering and rambling. Personally, I think that it simply gives a greater sense of him, if that makes any sense.

 

[Utoo]

Personally, I think that it simply gives a greater sense of him, if that makes any sense.

Agreed. It really gives you a great sense of how thoughtful & philosophical he is. The whole "celebrity with a cause" thing, combined with the "greatest band in the world" bravado, can sometimes make him look a little silly (to everyone else, of course!). This book, however, really shows how deep he really is.

 

[left behind]

when i bought Bono on Bono...it was the day i knew i was obessed with U2. Yeah it is a really good read

 

[susanp6]

I think Bono comes across as so intelligent&interesting in that book

It just came out in paperback as well!

 

[JanuaryStar]

I haven't read it yet... But I will be going too soon I think..

It seems like a great book to read to find out more about Bono's actions and thoughts on a wide variety of topics...

We'll see

 

[sconehead]

ive ordered it, and its taking ages to come im so excited, i cant wait to read it!!! come on damn post office!!

 

[Rochelle D]

its great buy it

i cant remeber how many times i have read it over and over again

 

[Alannahvox]

The book is worth reading, don't pay too much for it though.
He comes across as a really intelligent guy, and he certainly is compassionate about Africa.
And some bits made me laugh as well

 

[pgv]

I think its quite a hard read. Only for the real bono fan

 

[Bones58]

Meh it was ok. The stuff about Adam and his brothers putting socks over their williams was funny but when he starting talking about scriptures and Africa I instantly switched off. Still there is some great info on the band's early years which is actually worth going through all the rambling to get to. 6.5/10

 

[Blackberry]

I have also read it...lots of thoughts about Africa and his relations to God. He is speaking about the band's critical periods as well. I must admit that sometimes I was bored reading it...but there are lots of funny moments in it It's very philosophical, but a very good book. I liked it.

 

[Salome]

haven't read it, but it's so cheap that I might pick it up some day