Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 780
EAN num: 9780330390194
ISBN number: 0330390198
Label: Pan Books
Manufacturer: Pan Books
Page Count: 325
Printing Date: 2001-10
Publishing house: Pan Books
Sale Popularity Level: 824915
Studio: Pan Books
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An intimate biography of rock star Michael Hutchence, written by the two women who were closest to him.
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I read this thinking it would be about Michael Hutchence, one of the best frontman ever, however very little of it is even about him. In a nutshell this book is a poor endeavor by Michael's half sister and mother to rewrite history in their favor (making this book fiction) and tell *their* side of the story on all the bad press they've gotten since his death. They stress over and over how much they both meant to Michael, how horrid most of his girlfriends were, what a loser his dad and brother are, trash Paula to no end, throwing in random supposedly important, stories just so they can hopefully prove to the reader how awful that person was, without making it as obvious. By the end of the book it was very obvious, very old, not to mention made me ill to think some day Michael's precious daughter will have to read all those awful things, especially the things written about her mother.
They also go in to great deal about what they were owed from Michael's estate and how Michael's so called friends took it all, leaving his estate totally broke. Then on to explain that their years of demand for their inheritence money was for Tiger's sake, not theirs. Now they are in the media claiming Bob Geldof wants Tiger only so he can have acess to her inheritence....what inheritence?
I will say after reading Just A Man, I was thankful Bob Geldof was given custody of Tiger.
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I remember being a teenager in the US and heard this amazing sound coming from my radio! I had to know who it was! I called the radio station and the DJ said it was new band from OZ called INXS. I was hooked from day one. Soon after that, "Don't Change" came out and I HAD to have it!! I went to the mall and used all of my money to buy "Shabooh Shoobah"!! Had to have it! I learned all the songs and made my own dance moves. It was such an innocent time of life. As I grew older, so did Michael and the band. But the CORE INXS sound was there. I saw INXS a few times live, and Michael stole the show. He made it seem as if he were singing directly to you. The ambiguous sensuality, teasing, come-hither look were a natural for Michael. I've never seen a showman before, and I doubt if I will ever see one of his caliber again.
I read the book page to page....interestingly enough to see all of the holes in Kell's side of the story. I even made communication soon after the spreading of ashes at sea with Dennis (aka DIPA). What an odd consequence to an even stranger death. By someone who was loved by the world.
This book brought a new light on things. I suffered from severe depression. Michael had his struggles. But both of us sought new light from somewhere. Tina and Patricia have summed up the other part of the story that I'd never heard. Very heartwarming and inviting, it was. It wasn't all about depression and death and mourning. Yes, at times it was of these things but I found it mostly about Michael being happy and content, always up for a good laugh!
It brought new smiles to my face.
I do have to commend Tina and Patricia on their delicate way of dealing with Paula Yates. They are better women than I can ever hope to be.
Although you do really feel the loss of Michael....the one good thing is...his spirit is with us! Through his music, dancing, laughter, smiles and the occasional naughty side!
I would like for Tina and Patricia to know that Michael changed my life in so many ways. A song would pop into my head...and there was the answer! Growing older, Michael's music has always played a part in my life. And he will continue. There will never be another Michael...God broke the mold when he made him.
But that's alright. Thank you, Michael for touching so deeply someone you never knew. You impacted my life immensely.
Thank You, God.....for giving us Michael. And thank you Michael, for just being yourself. The world loves you.
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I really feel for Michael Hutchence's mother, and his sister too. They lost a beloved son and brother, and that is a terrible thing. I can understand why they disliked Paula Yates so much and blamed her for his death. HOWEVER this book - their story - is just one side of the story. If you read it, keep that in mind - it is his mother and sister's perspective, and far from the whole picture. The best book I have read on the Michael and Paula saga is Gerry Agar's book "Paula, Michael and Bob - Everything You Know is Wrong", which reveals as much of the inside story as we are going to get, and in a very heartfelt, honest way. What really came through in that particular book, which is NOT apparent from "Just a Man" is that Paula Yates was a wonderful, beautiful, colourful lady and a wonderful and loving mother. Unfortunately she gave her power away - very first in her marriage to Bob Geldof and then in her relationship with Michael Hutchence. The downfall of Michael and Paula was drugs, and the paranoia, unstable behavior and mental illness associated with their abuse. Michael unfortunately lead Paula (who went willingly) down the ugly road of drug abuse, and it destroyed both of them. What a waste of two wonderful people. Unfortunately Patricia Glassop and Tina Hutchence did not know Paula before drugs started to change her personality, and that should be remembered when reading their book. And as much as I feel for them and their terrible loss, they need to accept that Michael was fully responsible for his drug abuse, his relationship with Paula and her children and ultimately, his fate.
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If I die before my parents, I know that it is they that will know the least about me; for whatever reasons it is parents and siblings that so often know so little about their sons and daughters brothers and sisters. I knew Michael Hutchence - just a little, not much. But I knew so many people close to him, in that mileu and during that time. Nothing in this book seems anything other than self serving, blinkered and hypocritical. I am appalled by this book and I feel that these women do not serve the memory of the man they profess to have loved. Their loathing of Paula Yates is all too obvious, but who really knows what goes on between 2 people except the 2 in the relationship. In other words, what would they know and why do they hate Paula so much?
I think it would have kept Tina and Patricia in good stead if they remember that revenge is a dish best eaten cold.
Other books on Hutchence talk of his closeness to his dad not his mum, and claim that Tina Hutchence would have known absolutely zilch about her brother. It serves no purpose to spend an entire book defaming Paula Yates and promoting their own agenda. The shame is theirs. Do not read this book.
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Patricia and Tina talk about feeling the need to write the book so they could set the record straight about Michael for his beloved daughter Tiger.
Fair enough..but why blacken the name of her mother Paula Yates who died two years ago? Why go on various chat show bitching about Paula when she was dead just a few weeks. (In 2000)
Obviously they had issues with her but to dismiss her as a groupie figure is simplistic and untrue.
She was a witty, warm vibrant woman who had a difficult background and fought to develop a sense of self worth. Michael was captivated by her and they fell in love end of story.
To blame her for his demise is understandable as mother and daughter are obviously overcome by grief. By I can't understand what motivated them to write this personal account other than money. Set the record straight yes but be a bit more diplomatic when there are children involved.
I feel sorry for them because I can't imagine that this is what Michael would have wanted. His father Kell and brother Rhett set up a website in his honour. ... It is a great tribute and in keeping with his spirit.
I bought this book and it was an interesting read. A very biased account naturally but perception is everything. I think ultimately they will regret writing this...a personal account is all fine and well but they could have cut out some of the poison and venom. Paula is gone now and she has four lovely girls still in this world. Don't hurt them by continuing your accusations.
May they both rest in peace. A sad and sorry tale for all involved including Patricia and Tina. I don't want to sound judgmental about them because I understand they are upset at the death of a loved one. However, I think they could have shown a little more sensitivity.
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