I had bought this book a while ago and it's been on my to-read list since before 2011. Given that this book came out in 2009 there is another 7 years of life to tell for David Bowie. But that does not mean I wasn't bawling my eyes out at the very end especially when the last sentences read thus:

"Whenever someone quotes from a heady book they haven't read in full, he'll be there...when bands from England and Iceland and Chicago and Atlanta are taking from their heroes and offering up some new music, he will be there."

Reading it now it's as if he'll be there in spirit. Of course, at the time of its publication Bowie was taking a break from recording new material and was a bit reclusive. The book spans through Bowie's life and really does a good job at examining his career and personal life at full. There are times towards the latter half of the book when the examination of albums is shortened simply because they aren't as well received as his work in the 70s. And I felt like the author had a bit of bias in regards to Labyrinth (it might also have to do with the fact that I grew up with Labyrinth on video/DVD and it was a cult hit amongst me and my friends so it might simply be a generation gap issue on how I view it as opposed to the author who dismisses it as not very good).

Other than that I really enjoyed this book because I learned quite a bit from a beloved icon. Although there are a good 30 pages at one point where 3 of Bowie's friends pass away and it did get me upset so I did have to take a break from reading. If you're interested in Bowie's life this is a good book to dig into. His life truly was fascinating especially in regards to how he finally got his first break in the music industry. Just keep a box of tissues at hand when you read it.