Reveal: Robbie Williams

Did little else over the past few days than read this just released biography of Robbie Williams written by Chris Heath in collaboration with the star himself.It is a follow up to the excellent 'Feel' Biography which catalogued the years to 2004.Feel was an insightful and well written biography and one I have re read several times. I am generally not one for autobiography's / biography's but RW and his story has always fascinated me . It is the essential dare I say 'manic' nature of him, his life, anecdotes , loves and hates that is so intriguing.So this book - 'Reveal' - well it does what it says on the tin - continues where 'Feel' left off. It does so seamlessly and equally as enjoyably.It doesn't not set out to impress, ingratiate - it just gives you a warts and all insight to stardom .How RW tries to deal with it all- forgiveness ( of others and perhaps a little of himself) and the endless grind of being a star .How everything he says or does or does not do is reported and often twisted by the media - particularly in the UK. Finding love, becoming a father, the ups and downs of musical success, the 'hokey cokey' with Take That and everything else that pops into his head is all revealed with startling honesty. Some of it not for the faint hearted.Why can't we as a nation celebrate success? Like or dislike his music or his persona, sadly no one more than RW appears to think that he deserves success less.I am a music fan - I am very happy to say that RW has been a part of the tapestry of my life (Now 50) and a part of the music spectrum that I enjoy - some of it speaks to me - from 'Please don't die' via 'Arizona' , Road to Mandalay to 'Di**khead'. Some of it is serious , some sad, some ridiculous and that is how it is meant to be.I think we should be proud of our British lad, celebrate his talent, honesty and humour and look forward with him to future adventures culminating I hope in the next biography, written with Chris , at some point down that path.If you never try you can never fail. Keep on trying RW, I for one will be cheering him on.

Just love Robbie Williams such presence

Absolutely loved this book from beginning to end. I have been a Robbie fan since he started in Take That and I thought I knew everything about him. How wrong I was!!! Live him even more now. I recommend this book to all those whom think negative about Robbie.

Reveal is a funny book that certainly opens the mystery behind the mega pop star through some very frank accounts of personal details and stories behind the music.This book is written in collaboration between Robbie and Chris Heath, so if you liked his first memoir book 'Feel' then you will really enjoy this. However, much time has passed since that first book (6 Albums I think) so there is a lot of new material to talk about. In fact it was his story on the Graham Norton Show about Geri Halliwell and sneaking her out of his house in a holdall bag over his shoulder that made me think this book would be a great read, and it is!The book certainly covers the highs and lows of his career and Chris Heath does manage to write as close to a personal account as a writer can to his subject, although I can't help wishing that Robbie had written it all himself. However, this doesn't take away too much from the book.Overall, it is a quite a roller coaster ride that is funny, sometimes sad and very intimate. It's a great pickup and read for fans and anyone who enjoys memoirs.I hope you found this review helpful.

Throughly enjoyed this book. What a fascinating person Robbie Williams is. You either love him or hate him. I love him

I found this a very interesting read. The account was a very personal look at Robbie Williams life. It shows real feelings of a pop star and that they are the same as the rest of us. I have been a fan of Robbie for a long time since he went solo. If you are a fan I think this is a must for you.

Great read a really great insight into his life loved it ❤️ well done Mr Williams keep being you 🥰

Treated myself to Robbie for this year's holiday book. After seeing him constantly promoting the book, how could I not pre order it. I was a huge fan in the 90's and his early solo stuff, but wouldnt consider myself a dedicated fan.I was interested in reading his book to hear about his life as a husband and a father, he's a changed man.It is actually a much better read then expected. Found it hard to put it down on holiday. I believe it to be an honest And very open account of the himself, in all aspects of the good, and the bad. The troubled younger Robbie and the Rob that allowed himself to have a happy ending.