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Unlovable

A memoir from the voice of Savage Garden

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Unlovable

By: Darren Hayes
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Darren Hayes was always a storyteller. As a child, in suburban Queensland in the 1970s, he told himself he was going to be a pop star - and he did it. Throughout Savage Garden's astonishing success - which included multiple Australian number 1s, cracking the US charts and selling more than 35 million albums worldwide - he kept telling us stories of love and longing, through his vulnerable, open song lyrics.

But the reality of his life was much more complicated than the constraints of a three-minute pop song.
In Unlovable, for the first time, Darren recounts the events and circumstances that shaped his unique life: from the childhood trauma of growing up with a violent, alcoholic father, his journey with depression, to the dizzying heights of worldwide fame in Savage Garden, and everything in between.

Told in his own lyrical words, Unlovable is a magical dark fairytale that reclaims the terrors and obstacles of his past to reveal the fabulous artist he has become.

©2024 Darren Hayes (P)2024 Penguin Random House Australia Audio
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His honesty

Wow what a journey Darren took us on. It’s a moving tale which had me in tears several times remembering my own traumatic childhood. Brilliantly read. I’ve loved this man’s music for more years than a care to remember. Being so honest and humble in this book which must’ve been so painful at times only made me love him more for his courage and healing.

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Lovable forever

I've been a fan since 1998. Ever since I've heard "I want you", but mostly with "To the moon and back". Every single song spoke to my soul and even more with Affirmation. I thought we were connected in a way I couldn't explain.
Listening to Unlovable, I can understand so much now. Darren's magical genius and power to speak to my soul and millions of others... has a painful and dark past.
This is the journey of a brave and beautiful soul through hell and back.
Thank you Darren.

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Raw, Relatable, and Uplifting

Unloveable by Darren Hayes is an honest, heartfelt memoir that beautifully balances pain and hope. His storytelling is raw, relatable, and deeply inspiring—a must-read for anyone seeking a moving and uplifting journey.

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Moving & touching personal story. This is the quickest I have ever finished an audio book because I was so engrossed in the story telling. Huge fan of Darren Hayes and his book has deepened my admiration even more !

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A must-listen!

Unlovable by Darren Hayes is an honest, powerful, heartbreaking, and inspirational memoir. Very highly recommended!

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The most brutally honest autobiography you will listen to.

A beautifully written autobiography that really does cover all of Darrens life. Make sure you have the Kleenex ready there are lots of heartbreaking moments amongst the moments of career triumph. I feel this is the best way to enjoy this book with Darren reading it in his soothing voice.

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Now it all makes sense!

I've loved Darren since his Savage Garden days, through his solo career and have seen him many times in concert. His lyrics always spoke to me on a level I didn't fully grasp as a child. As an adult processing my own trauma I understand why his lyrics spoke to me. What a beautifully written memoir, raw, emotional and a real glimpse into the human being behind the music. Thank you for sharing and 'staying'. His music has been a passenger in my life and helped me find solace in some of my darkest times. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for such a humble, insightful and remarkable human. Darren deserves every success and more.

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Incredibly honest and open

Wonderful memoir of the troubles and demons Darren had to endure to give his fans a true, honest reflection of himself. Highly recommended.

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A beautifully told story

After being a fan of Darren’s since 1999 I thought I ‘knew’ everything but wow…it was a heart wrenching story and some of the parts made me gasp and feel sad he’s been treated so badly by people he thought he could trust. It lovely that it’s been spoken by Darren himself, will listen to this again

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Truly emotional - thanks Darren

Having seen Darren perform on many occasions it was wonderful to listen to his story, told in a truly honest emotional way…..although almost 14 hours long…it flew by. Thanks Darren

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