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21 Years Gone: The Autobiography

3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 · rating details · 91 ratings · 8 reviews
This inspiring autobiography details Jack Osbourne's journey from the drug and alcohol addictions that nearly killed him to his remarkable recovery and ultimate redemption. By the time Jack was 16, he was addicted to alcohol and prescription drugs, was hanging out with rock stars in LA and living a life that any teenager would aspire to—and then the reality show The Osbour ...more
Hardcover , 224 pages
Published October 1st 2006 by Macmillan UK
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Alison
This book gives some great background into being a kid in the midst of a Rock Show.
Jack Osbourne has had a semi-normal life before being shot into the spotlight with the world wide phenomenon of The Osbournes - a reality show that follows the Osbourne family in the daily life.

Jack is brutally honest about himself about the person he was and the person the media had painted him to be.
Before being in the spotlight Jack had a life that was balanced between spending on tour with her parents, and spe
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Kristina
So to-date I've completed reading all books written by the fab four Osbourne family members and I'd have to say this is one of the weakest efforts. Jack spends a lot of time re-teling the same autobiographical information you can find within the pages of Sharon and Ozzy's autobios. The chapters on drug use were interesting but reading it felt like he kind of breezed through several years of drug use and it didn't provide me with any additional understanding of drug use. I've read more well-writt ...more
Viv
Mar 23, 2008 Viv rated it 4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for: Doreen
Borrowed this from my offspring - it is a good account of how Jack Osbourne managed to escape from the world of drug taking with his spirit intact. Yes there is the usual drawn out anthology of what substances were imbibed over how many years etc but for a 21 year old he has caught himself on quicker than most. Enjoyable and heartwarming.
Sophie
This is a fantastically honest and eye-opening account of Jack Osbourne's upbringing and years as a young adult. I found the book gripping from start to finish, and developed an enormous amount of respect and admiration for a guy who had brought himself through numerous troubles using his ongoing determination and courage. Would highly recommend.
Nicole
I really enjoyed this book. Easy to read, interesting, insightful, and very honest. It also gave me some very interesting ideas for new and fun things to try out!
Anna
Problems don't anyone mo matter how much money do you have and how wealthy and how much influence your parents have. Much money gives you more possibilities. That's all.
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Jack Joseph Osbourne is an English media personality, best known as the son of musician Ozzy Osbourne and music manager Sharon Osbourne, and brother of Aimee and Kelly Osbourne.
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