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Karma
- My Autobiography
- Narrated by: Boy George
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
THE OFFICIAL STORY OF A MUSICAL ICON - TOLD IN FULL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HIS OWN WORDS
'I went to a lot of trouble to create Boy George and then I went through a whole battle for years about not wanting to be him. But now I enjoy and embrace it in a way that I wasn't able to as a young person.... I'm finally learning to be George Alan O'Dowd from Eltham.'
Karma is the definitive autobiography from the incomparable Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning lead singer of Culture Club and LGBTQ+ vanguard: Boy George. Told in his inimitable style, Karma tells the story of the charismatic frontman - the drama, the music, his journey of addiction and recovery, surviving prison, meeting legends like David Bowie, Prince and Madonna, and the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight and in the headlines.
This is the explosive and searingly honest account of Boy George's life as a child growing up in sixties London, coming out to his Irish Catholic family and exploring his sexuality through the hedonism of the seventies - the glam rock and punk rock revolution that birthed Culture Club - and the heydays of the nineties, to finally embracing the man and artist that he is today. With all the humour, honesty, sarcasm (and hats!) that you'd expect, Karma gives us a unique insight into Boy George's incredible story and the true evolution of a music icon.
'Culture Club is always going to be one of those lovers I go back to. I've railed against it and that Boy George character I created. For years I convinced myself I was a creature of habit, unchangeable, immovable. But eventually you have to look in the mirror. Not looking for spots, looking for something deeper. Why the hell am I here? I would say life is the point of life.'
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'In what might be the most entertaining music memoir since Elton John's Me, Boy George's Karma weaves a meandering path through several decades' of fame, success, crash and burn, before delivering him into a kind of autumnal meditative serenity... This is George O'Dowd in all his exhausting glory.' Observer
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- Lady Lavender
- 28-11-23
What a giggle!!
Absolutely loved this!! George shines through, laughing and giggling as he recounts his stories and his journey of growth.
So glad I listened to this 🌸
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- Anonymous User
- 26-11-23
A very enjoyable listen
Throughly enjoyed this book whose qualities are vastly elevated by Boy’s own narration. It just wouldn’t be the same without it. His personality is glowing and glittering and highly engaging as well he knows. I’d happily listen to more.
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- Tia, UK
- 18-12-23
honest and heart warming
this book is truly an amazing listen. highly recommend and the two new songs are great.
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- mrs sally roberts
- 15-02-24
Honest and owning it!
Enjoyed listening to Boy George share his story, the good bad and ugly. The benefit of life experiences and age as he reflects is inspiring. Some books you race through, excited for the next memory, or comment, this was one of the good ones. Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-12-23
brilliant
I really enjoyed this the ups and down.sad and happy times. George's voice is quite soothing and I love his random giggles he has a great sense of humour 😄
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- Anonymous User
- 16-02-24
Boy George Legend
Such an interesting listen. Lots of laugh out loud moments. Loved his honesty and compounds my belief he is a superstar!
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- London mamma
- 22-03-24
George is just fantastic
Loved, loved, loved. Leaving aside the fabulous content, George’s recounting of events lends itself to having a chat with an old friend rather than the reading of a book. Great job George and thank you.
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- Ejay11
- 09-01-24
Honestly funny and real
An honest look into a legend.
And thanks to BG for bothering his backside for narrating themselves!!!
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- Lesley Sisterson
- 13-01-24
Great listen
Really enjoyed this audiobook. Made even better read by Boy George. His sense of humour and personality really shine through. Love his laugh. What a life!!
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- carl
- 04-02-24
One of the best biographies x
Loved loved George’s frankness.
Liked George before however after listening to this brilliant book - I love him.
This book is an amazing insight into a very interesting life filled with lots
gossip and celebrity goings on. No hold barred- I couldn’t get enough- I have listened to it twice!
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