2nd out of 54 books
—
8 voters
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Start by marking “One Direction: Who We Are: Our Official Autobiography” as Want to Read:
One Direction: Who We Are: Our Official Autobiography
*SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER*
For the first time EVER, global superstars One Direction are releasing their 100% official autobiography, offering a new, intimate insight into their lives as never before seen or heard!
In their first in-depth autobiography, pop sensations Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis tell the story of their lives. From nervously auditioning for the X Fact ...more
For the first time EVER, global superstars One Direction are releasing their 100% official autobiography, offering a new, intimate insight into their lives as never before seen or heard!
In their first in-depth autobiography, pop sensations Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis tell the story of their lives. From nervously auditioning for the X Fact ...more
Reader Q&A
To ask other readers questions about
One Direction
,
please sign up
.
Popular Answered Questions
Serena Swan
Don't worry, most girls feel like this.
Anmol Sachdeva
hey, you can't read books here..goodreads is just to discuss and find new books and see the ratings ....sorry... :)
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
2,550)
I never, ever thought I'd be a One Direction fan, but my bestie Chelsea (who you all should follow because she's amazing) got me into them and I just have to say that their music and their videos have really helped me a lot lately. As most of you know, I'm in the middle of getting treated for severe anxiety and depression and to be honest, the boys just make me feel better.
I just loved reading their individual feelings on everything that's happened to them so far and I have to say that Harry's ...more
I just loved reading their individual feelings on everything that's happened to them so far and I have to say that Harry's ...more
view all 4 comments
I listened to the audiobook version of this and it was basically just an automatic 5 stars because c'mon, I got to hear bae (Liam) whisper sweet nothings (autobiographical details) in my ear. Also all my other favourite men. Loved it.
Honestly, I can't believe I actually read this thing. I'm just super 1D af so I guess that's why.
But the book was kind of boring, and super repetitive. All the boys talked about the exact same "turning" points in their lives so after you're done with Niall and Liam you've pretty much read the entire thing.
It's kind of obvious that the book wasn't written by them, not really. I'm sure they collaborated in the process with their thoughts and words and stuff, but /honestly/. The excessive talk abo ...more
But the book was kind of boring, and super repetitive. All the boys talked about the exact same "turning" points in their lives so after you're done with Niall and Liam you've pretty much read the entire thing.
It's kind of obvious that the book wasn't written by them, not really. I'm sure they collaborated in the process with their thoughts and words and stuff, but /honestly/. The excessive talk abo ...more
So don't judge me, but whatever. I listened to the audiobook version of this because, hello, who wouldn't want their sweet English/Irish accents caressing your eardrums for 2 hours? Anyways, this was really interesting to listen to and get their take on things and listening to each one narrate their own chapter felt genuine, like they were telling you these stories and not reading it off a page at you. I do feel like you get a better grip on who they are personally and what their personalities a
...more
Listened to the audiobook of this while I was rearranging my shelves and I REGRET NOTHING
Not going to lie, I adore these boys. I can't help it. They are just pure fun and this book was pretty much that. This autobiography gives each boy a chance to share their story from the beginning leading all the way up to the start of their 2014 stadium tour. While parts were repetitive (they all talked about the same moments in their bands history), it was fun to see how each of them viewed what was happening to them.
I definitely learned some things about them that I didn't know and truthfull ...more
I definitely learned some things about them that I didn't know and truthfull ...more
instead of reading the print version of this book, listen to the audio version. it's still kind of boring but at where else are you going to hear zayn speak for so long?? and also some details in the book are different in the audio version, so the audio version is more the boys point of view. you can get it on audible.com free trial. it's kind of boring and obviously they weren't allowed to say anything too interesting (boo modest!) but the photographs are great!!! and it's 1d so i'm obviously g
...more
i found the stories of the boys intresting.
the way it's written it's almost like you're talking to them face to face.
recommened for both fans and non-fans.
the way it's written it's almost like you're talking to them face to face.
recommened for both fans and non-fans.
Confession time!
I'm 1D af and I loved this book. I listened to the audiobook, so hearing their voices made my heart melt.
I regret nothing.
I'm 1D af and I loved this book. I listened to the audiobook, so hearing their voices made my heart melt.
I regret nothing.
Can you get ANY MORE humble than that?
That's not a rhetorical question - I am literally wondering if it is physically possible to compose a piece of more humble literature? I mean, Jesus f'n Christ of Nazareth couldn't write an autobiography at this level of humbleness. He'd try to be casual like " Sure I walk on water and rise from the dead, but it's a privilege to be crucified and have my back turned into minced meat for all you wonderful believers out there " and he'd still be One-upped by One ...more
That's not a rhetorical question - I am literally wondering if it is physically possible to compose a piece of more humble literature? I mean, Jesus f'n Christ of Nazareth couldn't write an autobiography at this level of humbleness. He'd try to be casual like " Sure I walk on water and rise from the dead, but it's a privilege to be crucified and have my back turned into minced meat for all you wonderful believers out there " and he'd still be One-upped by One ...more
I've always been a casual fan of One Direction... Their new album is legitimately amazing. I've become so inspired looking back on their journey, seeing them all grow up and become so fabulous at what they do & staying so normal, grounded, & hilarious in the process. I'm encouraged to become a better artist and hope that if I was ever given an opportunity to do something awesome I would work as hard as these lads have to achieve their success.
I enjoyed reading this book a lot. I've always liked this band but reading this book I was able to read how they truly felt and how they actually perceived different events. It's so cool to read their thoughts and I love that they wrote thus autobiography. It was interesting to learn so much more about them. You don't really have to be a huge fan of theirs to read this book because once you read it you will have this sort of respect for them. I really loved this book.
This book was disappointing, except for Harry's part. Harry is never a disappointment.
It's no secret that I am a HUGE One Direction fan. I was completely infatuated with this book. It was raw and genuine. It told the perspective of each boy and what it is like being in a band with an immense amount of global success. We probably all have wondered what it is like to be famous, right? Well, after reading this book I've gathered a pretty good grasp of whats its is like being thrown into the spot light at a young age, but still have no idea how it must feel on a daily basis. I know t
...more
Ok... so this shouldn't be called an autobiography because most of it was their experiences from the last 4 years and a little bit of their lives before and now but not as much as I would have liked (not so much their now personal lives cause I think they deserve to have that, but maybe a few more childhood stories would have been nice)...
I honestly would love to read this if they wrote it 10-15 years from now because even though I believe they were being honest, I'm sure there was a lot of hon ...more
I honestly would love to read this if they wrote it 10-15 years from now because even though I believe they were being honest, I'm sure there was a lot of hon ...more
I'm 22 and a huge One Direction fan! I will always support them on everything and I knew this book wasn't going to be mind-blowing but I'm so whipped by them, that I will seriously buy anything they sell.
As others have said this book is very repetitive. They all talk about the same exact events that by the time I got to Louis chapter, which was last, I was just skimming at that point.
The absolute best part of the book in my opinion was Zayn's chapter! I'll admit, Zayn owns a bigger chunk of my h ...more
As others have said this book is very repetitive. They all talk about the same exact events that by the time I got to Louis chapter, which was last, I was just skimming at that point.
The absolute best part of the book in my opinion was Zayn's chapter! I'll admit, Zayn owns a bigger chunk of my h ...more
This autobiography was written wonderfully by the boys themselves and I love them even more for it. All of them did a great job explaining what life is like being in One Direction.
I'll be honest, I am a new fan to the Directioners. For a long time (basically since they stared), I tried to fight the hype because it was "too teeny-bopper." Then I listened to the music and I was sold. I really did love this book. Admittedly, towards the end it did seem a bit repetitive in parts because they talked about a lot of the same thing (MSG, Comic Relief, etc.), but it was still interesting to see each of the boys' perspectives on the different events that they did mention and their
...more
I love 1D, so of course I want to read their official autobiography. I was really excited to read it but found out pretty quickly within the first few pages that this book was going to be tedious and repetitive. Although I did enjoy it because it provides a closer look into their lives. It is just that they all cover the same exact thing just using different words. By the time I got to Harry's story (3rd), I already knew the order and what it is going to be about. I guess it is not their fault (
...more
Who We Are is an autobiography from the members of One Direction. Apparently they feel like they’ve “lived a whole life in just a few short years,” which somehow justifies the writing of an autobiography.
The book is pretty dull. Each “lad” (a noun greatly overused in the book) has his own chapter, first telling you about the childhood that led to the X Factor and then telling you about his experience in One Direction. Unfortunately, every kid had pretty much the same experience, so you’re hearin ...more
The book is pretty dull. Each “lad” (a noun greatly overused in the book) has his own chapter, first telling you about the childhood that led to the X Factor and then telling you about his experience in One Direction. Unfortunately, every kid had pretty much the same experience, so you’re hearin ...more
Poin Periplus yang didapat tahun ini sekitar 1500 lebih, jadi salah satunya kutukerin buku ini :D :D It's a beautiful book,actually. Great lay out, cool pictures. Walaupun masing-masing bercerita tentang event yang sama, (X-Factor, rekaman di Sweden dan US, debut #1, promo ke US pertama kali, Ghana, London Olympics, dll), dan berpotensi membosankan, tapi tetap ada detail berbeda dari masing-masing, yang bikin yakin pastinya mereka menulis bab mereka sendiri-sendiri (walau pasti ada touch up dari
...more
This book is one of the best books ever (see what I did there!!) being a Directioner I was obviously going to read the book but I don't just recommended this book for Directioners, I think everybody should give this book a chance. This book is written extremely well as it shows what the boys have been through and really tells a story. I guess I am little biased because I do love the guys but this is an amazing book!!
I rate it a 5/5 s d recommend it for anyone and everyone
I rate it a 5/5 s d recommend it for anyone and everyone
Alright, full disclosure time: this book is horrible. Like, it should really only be given a one, but I just can't give a book that One Direction "wrote" because I'm still high off their concert and I still adore them way too much and it just doesn't seem fair to slam them because their editors are horrible.
Over the past week I've both listened to the audiobook and read the actual book, and I've gotta tell you, it was tough goings at points. I listened to the audiobook first, and found myself co ...more
Over the past week I've both listened to the audiobook and read the actual book, and I've gotta tell you, it was tough goings at points. I listened to the audiobook first, and found myself co ...more
This is my first audiobook review. I have learned to enjoy audiobooks shortly after listening to this one! I was on my way to a week long trip which was roughly 2hrs away. This was short and so I chose it - also, I saw it reviewed on my Goodreads feed.
One Direction are our narrators which is amazing! I was able to hear the emotion in their voices as they talked about each topic or experience they've had. Whereas, in a book you don't see that. You're reading the emotion for yourself.
I was able to ...more
One Direction are our narrators which is amazing! I was able to hear the emotion in their voices as they talked about each topic or experience they've had. Whereas, in a book you don't see that. You're reading the emotion for yourself.
I was able to ...more
I'm writing this review even though I'm 14 minutes away to finishing the audio book and Harry was talking. And I mean, it's Harry who's talking... and the rating is for the audio book version. I'll change it if I think I like the book more (which is fosho).
One Direction: Who We Are: Our Autobiography is One Direction's latest official book (after Where We Are) where they will tell their story that has never been told before. They will also release an audio book version where their story will be ...more
One Direction: Who We Are: Our Autobiography is One Direction's latest official book (after Where We Are) where they will tell their story that has never been told before. They will also release an audio book version where their story will be ...more
Giving it four of five stars because....four. haha (punny)
So many bits have been written about these lads in the past but here are some interesting parts that I actually liked from the book. And to sum it up:
Zayn's wide vocab (he got me floored at the use of the word 'bamboozled') and him having the most organised thoughts of the five (Not being too biased, of course.) You just kind of cannot help but feel for his decision of leaving once you've read the book, or at least he's giving some hints ...more
So many bits have been written about these lads in the past but here are some interesting parts that I actually liked from the book. And to sum it up:
Zayn's wide vocab (he got me floored at the use of the word 'bamboozled') and him having the most organised thoughts of the five (Not being too biased, of course.) You just kind of cannot help but feel for his decision of leaving once you've read the book, or at least he's giving some hints ...more
I did truly enjoy this autobio, and I did learn a few new things about the boys and I liked to hear things from their perspective. The only thing that did bother me a little was it felt repetitive reading about the same events five times in each individual chapter.. Otherwise a good read for any Direction fan!
I think it's obvious how much I love these boys. They have helped me through some tough situations and they just make me smile. The book gave me a better insight into their though process and just their life. Since they each wrote their own chapters, I feel much closer to them. Love the book.
4.5
I feel like each of the boys should have covered one topic/one time period rather than have them each do the same bits. Obviously they each have their own input to add as well as slight changes here and there but reading it all in one go was tedious.
I feel like each of the boys should have covered one topic/one time period rather than have them each do the same bits. Obviously they each have their own input to add as well as slight changes here and there but reading it all in one go was tedious.
| topics | posts | views | last activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Reading Chal...: Who We Are by One Direction | 1 | 11 | Mar 15, 2015 01:36PM |
